The European Society
for Organ Transplantation

Education
Education Committee

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.
Basic
Science
Basic Science Committee

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.
ETAHP
The European Transplant Allied Healthcare Professionals

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.
YPT
Young Professionals in Transplantation

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.

ECTORS
The European Cell Therapy and Organ Regeneration Section

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
The European Cardio Thoracic Transplant Association

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
The European Donation and Transplant Coordination Organisation

EDTCO aims to support health care professionals to provide clinically effective programmes on organ and tissue donation, procurement and transplantation.
EKITA
The European Kidney Transplant Association

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 .
ELITA
The European Liver and Intestine Transplant Association

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
The European Platform on Ethical, Legal and Psychosocial Aspects of Organ Transplantation

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
The European Pancreas and Islet Transplant Association

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
Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation

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.

ESOT Patient Inclusion Initiative

ESOT works with transplant patient organisations throughout Europe to foster cooperation and dialogue between patients and healthcare professionals, to ensure patient representation and participation in ESOT activities, and to promote health and quality of life among the transplant population.

Our activities aim to achieve these goals and we welcome the contribution and participation of all transplant professionals, patient organisation representatives, and individual patients and caregivers.

The ESOT-ETPO alliance

The ESOT-ETPO (European Transplant Patient Organisations) alliance is a collaborative entity established by the European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT) and Transplant Patient Organisations that aims to bring together healthcare professionals and people with transplants.

Mission

The mission of the ESOT-ETPO alliance is to promote realistic medicine in organ donation and transplantation. The alliance aims to achieve this by empowering people with transplants, encouraging and facilitating a meaningful dialogue between patients, organ donors and their families, caregivers and transplant professionals to ensure that their views and experiences are represented.

Read the full mission statement at this link >

Spotlight Activity

Watch the ESOT-ETPO alliance Online Symposium from ESOT Congress 2021

Physical activity is an important lifestyle component of long-term health management for people with organ transplants. As part of this year’s Congress, the ESOT-ETPO alliance launched its Online Symposium titled “When every small step is a step forward. Being physically active after solid organ transplantation”. With an expert panel of speakers, including physical therapists and people with transplants, this symposium addresses frequently asked questions within the transplant community regarding organ transplantation and physical activity, as well as creating a platform for patients and professionals to share their insights and experiences.