Dear Colleagues and friends, With profound sadness that we announce the passing of our esteemed colleague and ECTORS board member, Bojan Vrtovec, who left us far too soon on January 12 at the age of 52. Bojan served as Chief of Cardiology and Medical Director of the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation Program at Ljubljana
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Join us for an insightful webinar exploring desensitisation in kidney transplantation, a critical strategy for enabling transplants in highly sensitised patients.
This webinar will feature leading experts and patient voices who will delve into the scientific, clinical, and human aspects of desensitisation. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of HLA sensitisation, learn to identify which patients could benefit from desensitisation protocols, and hear firsthand experiences of patients navigating this complex journey. A unique dialogue between a
Highlights from the Santander Global Summit in Transplantation: Published Research and Insights
ESOT is proud to have participated in the Santander Global Summit in Transplantation that took place in Spain in November 2023. The Summit was organised by the Organización Nacional de Trasplantes (ONT) under the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and co-organised with the EDQM-Council of Europe, The Transplantation Society (TTS) and
Announcing Module 3 of the “Management of CMV in Solid Organ Transplant Patients” Course – The Future of CMV Management
Sponsored by Biotest, the highly anticipated third module of the Management of CMV in Solid Organ Transplant Patients course is now open for registration. Titled The Future of CMV Management, this module promises cutting-edge insights into advancements in CMV immunotherapy and vaccination for transplant patients. Learning Objectives Participants will: Explore the evolving landscape of CMV
ESOT Basic Science Webinar Series Relaunched with Xenotransplantation: The future is now – Past, present and future challenges
The ESOT Basic Science Webinar series has resumed after a brief break, kicking off with “Xenotransplantation: The Future is Now – Past, Present, and Future Challenges.” The session covered advancements and the translation of cutting-edge transplant science, focusing on recent breakthroughs and ongoing challenges in xenotransplantation. The distinguished international panel featured experts in the field:
WEBINAR: RNA interference, from basic biological concept to therapeutic revolution(s)
We are pleased to announce an upcoming webinar that will explore the groundbreaking field of RNA interference and its transformative potential in the realm of transplantation. The webinar is set to offer an insight starting from biological concepts and moving towards innovative clinical uses that are revolutionising the landscape of patient treatment. Scheduled for 12
New Course Available: Management of CMV in Solid Organ Transplant Patients on Transplant Live
This comprehensive course is composed of three modules that will be released regularly over the next few weeks. These resources are available for free on Transplant Live for all ESOT members.
Maximise Your Impact with ESOT!
Improving transplant patient outcomes is at the forefront of our mission and, we are eager to collaborate with research teams who share the common goal of improving the lives of those hindered by inequitable access to life-changing treatments and procedures. Here’s why our involvement can be a game-changer for your project: Unmatched Expertise: With a
NEW Course: Induction Therapy in Kidney Transplantation
This course helps learners understand and personalise different induction regimens, including their range, benefits, and consequences.
Designed by #ESOTeducation with Luca Toti & Raj Thuraisingham and kindly supported by Sanofi
Gender Inequities in Access to Transplants
The latest issue of Transplant International features a multicentre Spanish study in which sex-related inequities in access to liver transplantation were investigated. Of 14,385 patients analysed, women were less likely to receive a transplant than men and had a longer time on the waiting list. In addition, there was a trend towards a higher risk