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.
HESPERIS is a comprehensive course on organ transplantation, ideally suited for physicians, surgeons, and scientists entering the field of transplantation.
This course is eligible for an ESOT Learning Grant (Europe and International).
The HESPERIS Course consists of a three-day in-person programme which includes lectures on both foundational and hot topics in transplantation, breakout sessions, group discussions, and interactive case study presentations.
In this dynamic and interactive live environment, participants will have the chance to gain firsthand knowledge from some of the most experienced professionals in the transplant field. HESPERIS 2026 brings together a varied faculty to address a comprehensive spectrum of topics in transplantation. Sessions are focused on issues in transplant immunology, organ donation and preservation, recipient evaluation and management, regenerative medicine, and person-centred care.
The HESPERIS Course also offers a wide range of online preparatory materials and lectures that participants are strongly encouraged to take advantage of.
To promote active engagement and to stimulate close interaction among attendees and educators, participation in this course is limited to 45 attendees.
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Physicians, surgeons, scientists, and specialist doctors who are entering the field of transplantation and wish to further their career.
SCIENTIFIC ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Amelia Hessheimer, Madrid, Spain
Annelies de Weerd, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Accreditation:
An application for course accreditation will be submitted to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®).
ORGANISER CONTACT DETAILS
Laura Contessi
ESOT Team – Head of Education
laura.contessi@esot.org
Denise De Salvo
ESOT Team – Project Coordinator
denise.desalvo@esot.org
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Her direct email address is irene.garcia@esot.org
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