The aim of the Education Committee (EC) is to coordinate ESOT’s efforts to advance multidisciplinary education for transplant professionals at all career levels and to contribute to their professional development.
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.
You are invited to take part in this survey, designed by a panel of CMV experts selected by ESOT. The findings will contribute to a scientific peer-reviewed publication and help build a clearer picture of real-world practice across transplant centres.
Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction (CLAD) remains one of the most serious long-term complications after lung transplantation. While transplantation can be life-saving,CLAD presents ongoing medical, physical, and emotional challenges for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Join our upcoming free webinar in the CLAD series! This expert-led session will provide an updated overview of the burden of CLAD, focusing
EPITR is the result of years of collaboration and careful learning. We have built a registry that advances science while putting data protection, ethical governance, and patient safety at its core. This balance is essential if real-world data is to truly serve patients and guide the future of transplantation. Devi Mey, ESOT CEO
TransplantGo is a patient-centred eLearning platform offering clear, practical
guidance for people living with a transplanted organ.
Through organ-specific pathways and multidisciplinary expertise, TransplantGo
helps patients understand, manage, and adapt to life after transplantation.
ESOT invites applications for the role of Editor in Chief of Transplant International. Term begins 1 March 2026.
Deadline: 31 December 2025.
The new edition of Newsletter Transplant 2025 has been published by the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM), in collaboration with the Spanish National Transplant Organisation (ONT). This comprehensive annual report presents the latest global data on organ donation and donation, based on contributions from more than 70 countries. The 2025
We are thrilled to unveil the list of outstanding transplant centres selected to host participants of the ESOT Centre of Preceptorship (CoP) for the 2025 programme cycle.
“Organ transplant is the epitome of hope. It gives patients a chance to live longer and better.” Elvana Rista
ESOT’s Young Professionals in Transplantation (YPT) has announced the appointment of three new board members for the 2025–2029 term. The newly appointed members are Madita Buch, researcher at the Centre for Regenerative Medicine, University of Edinburgh – Innsbruck, Austria; Jasper Callemeyn, postdoctoral fellow at Medizinische Universität – Leuven, Belgium; and Sarah Micallef, resident specialist in
Think you can wow an audience with your research in just three minutes?
At the EPITA Symposium 2026, we are giving early-career scientists the stage and the stopwatch for our brand-new Beta Breakthroughs Pitch Session.
