Can European Law Keep Pace with Biomedical Innovation? The Reinvention of Transplantation Regulation
ESOT Executive Committee members publish perspective on the future of transplantation regulation
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ESOT-Lancet Commission on Transplantation meets in Paris to move from vision to action
The ESOT-Lancet Commission on Transplantation met this week in Paris for a structured working session dedicated to advancing its vision for the future of global transplant health. Launched in July 2025, the Commission brings together leading international experts to develop a new vision for sustainability, innovation and equity in organ transplantation. Its ambition is to
ESOT Relaunches Transplant Live: A New Era for Online Transplant Education
ESOT announces the relaunch and rebrand of Transplant Live, its dedicated online education platform designed to support the continuous professional development of transplant professionals worldwide. The new Transplant Live reflects a simple truth at the heart of transplantation: expertise never stands still. As scientific knowledge advances and clinical practice evolves, transplant professionals must continually update
HESPERIS Course 2026 Recap: A Community Driving the Future of Transplantation
Over the course of several inspiring days, the HESPERIS Course once again brought together a passionate international community of transplant professionals to learn, exchange ideas and strengthen connections across the field of organ transplantation. The course continues to provide a strong educational foundation in transplantation, covering key topics including immunology, indications, organ donation, recipient management
Announcing the ENGAGE III Survey: Advancing the Management of ABMR in Transplantation
The ENGAGE Initiative – The EuropeaN Guidelines for the mAnagement of Graft rEcipients– continues its mission to strengthen clinical practice and research in transplantation. Building on the foundations of ENGAGE I and ENGAGE II, we are pleased to announce the launch of ENGAGE III. This new phase focuses on one of the most pressing challenges in transplant medicine: antibody-mediated rejection (ABMR).
ESOT Sections and Committees – Open Call for Nominations 2026
We are pleased to announce that the following ESOT Sections and Committees launched a call for nominations for new Board members: EKITA, ELITA, VCA, BSC, YPT
VCA Call for Nominations 2026
The Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation (VCA) Section is pleased to announce a call for nominations for four new Board members. The elected members will serve two years (2026-2028) with a maximum of two consecutive terms. One of the four positions is reserved for a professional working in the field of uterus transplantation.
YPT Call for nominations 2026
YPT – The Young Professionals in Transplantation Committee – would like to announce a call for nominations for two Board members. The new YPT Board Members will hold office for four years (2026–2030), starting in September 2026.
BSC Call for nominations 2026
BSC – the Basic Science Committee- would like to announce a call for nominations for one Board member. The new BSC Board Members will hold office for four years (2026-2030), starting in September 2026.
EKITA Call for nominations 2026
EKITA, the European Kidney Transplant Section of ESOT, would like to announce a call for nominations for one new Board member. The new EKITA Board Member will hold office for four years (2026-2030), starting in September 2026.