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.
Dear Colleagues, At the ESOT Congress in September in Athens, John Boletis, Ina Jochmans, Nicos Kessaris and Hanne Scholz will complete their first term in office as ESOT Councillors. In addition, we have an additional vacancy due to one Councillors’ appointment as Treasurer. Please note that, according to our Bylaws, John, Ina, Nicos and Hanne can
“Personalised medicine has become essential in practically every field of healthcare, but tailored medicine is extremely vital when it comes to organ transplantation.” Maarten Naesens, Clinical Director of the Nephrology and Renal Transplantation Unit of the University Hospitals Leuven, EKITA board member and ESOT Congress SPC member, speaks about the personalised considerations that must be
ESOT is proud to partner with Rainbow4Africa, a non-governmental humanitarian organisation, to increase the quality, specificity and accessibility of health systems in developing countries. By working together, ESOT and Rainbow4Africa hope to achieve their common goal of improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities in developing countries. By providing essential healthcare services, education,
Last year we invited you to participate in our survey on the educational needs of the ESOT community. We are truly grateful for the time you took to share your views and needs, and we are now happy to share the findings of the survey with you! Based on the community’s input, we launched new
“What has been achieved in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine?” Tissue engineering and organ regeneration expert, Ekaterine Berishvili, discusses the progress, opportunities and challenges of regeneration and repair in organ transplantation.
The upcoming Exam for awarding the European Fellowship in Transplantation Medicine in the field of transplant hepatology and transplant nephrology will be held in the framework of the ESOT Congress (www.esotcongress.org).
We are delighted to announce that registration is now open for the next professional development workshop to be held on Tuesday, 14 March 2023, from 18:00 to 19:00 CET. In this interactive workshop, our faculty will provide expert advice and practical tips for participants at all career stages. You will learn how to write a
𝗣𝗮𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶, Chair of the ESOT Infectious Disease taskforce, invites you to participate in the survey developed by the Investigators of the Organ Offer Process Study .
ELPAT – The European Platform on Ethical, Legal and Psychosocial Aspects of Organ Transplantation – would like to announce a call for nominations for new members of the following Expert Working Groups: Public Issues Working Group – 1 position available. Living Organ Donation Working Group – 3 positions available. This group encourages applications from nephrologists,
Mentoring can be a powerful tool to develop one’s career, change direction if desired or necessary, and support work-life balance. An effective mentoring relationship facilitates the mentee’s development from both a personal and professional perspective. But what are the qualities of a good mentor? What are some effective mentoring practices that a mentor can adopt to
