The Education Committee (EC) of the European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT) is a formally established committee of ESOT aiming to advance transplant education in Europe for all disciplines related to the field of transplantation.
The Basic Science Committee promotes scientific issues and transplantation research within ESOT. An active basic science community and an efficient translation of innovation into the clinic are crucial for the future of transplantation medicine.
The European Transplant Allied Healthcare Professionals (ETAHP) reaches out to allied healthcare professionals throughout Europe in order to ensure the best care possible for all transplant patients, with the aim to optimize patient outcomes.
The Young Professionals in Transplantation (YPT) is the Network for Junior Transplant professionals of ESOT, representing all young transplant clinicians and scientists who are beginning a career in transplantation and organ donation.
The mission of ECTORS is to provide a forum for discussing and stimulating novel developments in the fields of cellular therapies in organ transplantation, organ regeneration and generation of new organs from stem cells and biomaterials.
ECTTA is the forum for experience exchange on treatment of patients with end-stage heart and lung failure. Our aim is to improve outcomes for the patients.
EDTCO aims to support health care professionals to provide clinically effective programmes on organ and tissue donation, procurement and transplantation.
EKITA is the Organ Expert Section of ESOT on kidney transplantation in Europe, providing a forum for kidney transplantation professionals to exchange scientific information and views aimed at providing the best service to European patients .
The European Liver and Intestine Transplant Association (ELITA), previously known as the European Liver Transplant Association (ELTA), is a section of ESOT. Its membership represents the expertise on liver and intestinal transplantation in Europe.
ELPAT is a European platform that brings continuity and progress in European research and dialogue on "Ethical, Legal and Psychosocial Aspects of organ Transplantation". ELPAT currently consists of over 160 experts from more than 25 European countries.
EPITA is established to provide a forum for those working in the field of pancreas and islet of Langerhans transplantation or any other alternative form of beta cell replacement in Europe, to exchange scientific information and views related primarily to providing the best service for patients in Europe requiring pancreas or islet transplantation.
VCA has opened a new era in the field of transplantation, reconstructive and restorative surgery. This Section brings together 10 representatives of major European teams at the forefront in this field.
ESOT is delighted to announce the appointment of Prof. Thierry Berney as the new Editor-in-Chief for Transplant International. Prof. Berney is a Past President of ESOT, an Associate Editor of TI and a full professor at the Department of Surgery of the University of Geneva School of Medicine. He will lead the new editorial team…
At ESOT, we believe that digital tools and data will enhance most aspects of health and healthcare delivery for organ transplant patients. Over the years, the rate of adoption of digital health solutions has accelerated greatly, and we seen an opportunity to create digital solutions to empower our patient community. Please kindly spare five minutes…
Happening on 15|09|2020 see here the programme: Dale Gardiner, United Kingdom Should we abandon the term brain death? Dr. Emma K. Massey, Netherlands Overcoming the Challenge of Finding a Living Donor Frank JMF Dor, United Kingdom Extremes in living organ donation David M. Shaw, Switzerland Organ recycling: is this the future? #VirtualTTS #TTS2020…
The European Day for Organ Donation and Transplantation (EODD) takes place to raise awareness on the importance of organ, tissue and cell donation as a way to improve and save lives. The EDQM, Council of Europe, organises this event in a different country every year and, more generally, sets quality, safety and ethical standards for…
We would like to draw your attention on the upcoming “Clinical Transplantation Day” 2020 that will be organised on November 20th 2020, endorsed by ESOT and EKITA. The focus of the day is: “PATIENT MANAGEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT IN THE POST COVID-19 WORLD. Browse the programme here ABSTRACTS All abstracts must be submitted per email to the…
At this challenging time ESOT has created a dedicated online forum for transplant professionals to discuss experiences, offer recommendations and share resources linked to COVID-19. The forum is FREE of charge and open to all transplant professionals. Now, more than ever, we are #StrongerTogether. JOIN THE COVID-19 DISCUSSION ESOT Transplant Live subscribers can access the forum using their…
Building on past work with transplant patient organisations throughout Europe to foster cooperation between healthcare professionals and patients and to broaden patient participation in its own activities, ESOT is pleased to announce the launch of the Patient Inclusion Initiative. During the ESOT 2019 congress, ESOT hosted a meeting of 19 transplant patient organisations from 13…
Management of Transplant Programs during the COVID-19 Pandemic – part III *** Supported by an unrestricted grant from Chiesi *** Chaired by Maria Irene Bellini and Raj Thuraisingham PROGRAMME The COVID-19 pandemic from the Transplant Surgeon point of view – Vassilios Papalois – UK The COVID-19 pandemic from the intensivist’s point of view – Francesca…
The third webinar in the ESOT series devoted to the COVID-19 pandemic will focus on Italy, the first European country hit by the virus and one of the most heavily impacted countries overall. Our speakers, who have been on the front lines in the management of the pandemic, will share their experience and insights with…
The ESOT webinar “Coping with Uncertainty during the COVID-19 Pandemic” took place on April 27, 2020. Conceived as an opportunity for patient representatives and transplant professionals to exchange their concerns, suggestions, and expectations in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, the webinar was attended by patients, patient associations and medical professionals. In the Second video of this series,…
