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.
(In Collaboration with The Lancet Journal, the American Society of Transplantation, and The European Society of Organ Transplantation) — The Lancet has launched a new Clinical Series on Solid Organ Transplantation, highlighting rapid scientific advances that are reshaping the field. The series addresses three persistent challenges: organ shortages, the harmful side effects of imprecise immunosuppression,
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
We are pleased to announce that our latest workshop, titled “Managing CMV in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients” is now available on ESOT Transplant Live [when in Transplant Live please go to Courses]. This educational programme aims to enhance the management of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections among transplant recipients, which can pose a significant challenge post-surgery. The
We are delighted to announce that registration is now open for our new ECTTA Webinar, taking place on Thursday 2 February 2023 at 18:00 CET! This webinar will provide an up-to-date overview of Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction (CLAD), the most common post-transplant problem in lung transplant patients. CLAD is a burning matter in lung transplantation,
A new paper published in Transplant International, titled “Patient Selection for Downstaging of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Prior to Liver Transplantation—Adjusting the Odds?”, discusses these additional parameters in further detail.
To mark the publication of this article, we are delighted to host a webinar with authors of the paper and leading experts from the field.
ESOT turns 40 Years YOUNG on 28th April! Join us for a series of celebrations starting on 21st April at 12:00 CEST with a webinar hosted by Vassilios Papalois together with Anna Forsberg, Hannah Maple, Hannah Esser, Marlies Reinders, Frank Dor.
We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the second of a three-part webinar series on desensitisation taking place on Thursday, 7 April 2022 at 18:00 – 19:00 CEST! Moderated by Lucrezia Furian and with Frans Claas and Nizam Mamode as speakers, the webinar HLA antibodies, crossmatching and outcomes after HLA incompatible
Registration now open for the webinar 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙚𝙨 on 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗖𝗘𝗧!
With Prof. Nizam Mamode & Prof. Christophe Legendre
This activity is sponsored by Hansa Biopharma
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This educational webinar will discuss the efficacy of current COVID-19 vaccine strategies for transplanted patients. The first talk will focus on the experience with heterologous vaccinations and the pro´s and con´s for vector vaccines in transplant patients. The second talk summarises previous studies on second and third booster (homogenous and heterologous) vaccinations – and gives
What do we know about physical activity after solid organ transplantation? What is the patient experience with physical activity? How can one get started and hold on? The symposium will address these questions while providing accessible information and practical advice. Speakers include physical therapists as well as people with transplants who will share their experience
