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.
EPITA – The European Pancreas and Islet Transplant Association- would like to announce a call for nominations for two new Board members. All ESOT/EPITA affiliates are welcome to send nominations for these positions. You may nominate yourself or a colleague. The new EPITA Board Members will hold office for 4 years (2024-2028). In addition, considering
Nantes University Hospital becomes the first center to contribute data to the European Pancreas and Islets Transplant Registry (EPITR) .
ETAHP – The European Transplant Allied Healthcare Professionals – would like to announce a call for nominations for a new Board member. The new ETAHP Board Member will hold office for 4 years (2024-2028). All ESOT/ETAHP affiliates are welcome to send nominations for these positions. You may nominate yourself or a colleague. In addition, considering the specialities
To the Young Professionals in Transplantation, We are delighted to inform you that the Organisers are offering 4 complimentary registrations for the Guy’s Hospital Kidney Transplantation Symposium 2023, taking place from 7 to 8 December in London! This is a hybrid event with an in-person and online option, and we would be happy to cover
The steering committee of the ESOT patient inclusion initiative endorsed a call for a European effort to collect follow-up data on transplant recipients and living donors. Read more >>>
Did you miss the info session on the ESOT Mentorship Programme 2024* which took place on Thursday, 19 October 2023? You can now watch the recording on Transplant Live. During this info session, Luca Toti, Chair of the Education Committee, and Liset Pengel, Vice-Chair, introduced the Mentorship Programme and answered some questions from prospective mentors and
In an evolving world of progress, an essential aspect of healthcare tends to be underestimated: organ transplantation. These life-saving procedures heavily rely on maintaining an equilibrium between supply and demand. It is crucial for us to stay updated on the advancements in this field. Last 7 October, we commemorated #EuropeanDonationDay and were pleased with the
Induction therapy plays a key role in kidney transplantation, serving as an important arm in modern immunosuppression regimens. The early days and weeks of transplantation are key to establishing a foundation for long-term graft survival, and induction therapy is pivotal in this phase. With increased access to transplantation and greater use of marginal organs, the
ESOT’s political mission: To eliminate inequalities in organ transplantation across Europe.
Thank you for joining us at another successful ESOT Congress, this time in Athens, the birthplace of modern European civilisation. Join us in reflecting on the unmissable moments of today, including the presentations of a variety of prestigious awards, even more scientific highlights, and a chance to see what’s in store for 2025…
