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.
2 ESOT Transplant Fellowships are available every year in order to advance the clinical and academic knowledge and skills of senior European transplant trainees or junior transplant specialists by working in another European institution for a period of one year, attending a sound and well-structured clinical and academic programme.
Congratulations to our ESOT Transplant Fellows:
From a personal perspective, this fellowship has been an incredible opportunity to grow and challenge myself in new ways. I have gained invaluable insights into the world of academic research, deepening my understanding of regenerative medicine and its potential to revolutionise transplantation.
Here is my Research progress report.
read the final reportOverall, I am extremely thankful to ESOT for providing me with this opportunity that has allowed me to progress as an early career researcher and allow my research to progress towards adoption by NHS-BT to improve the experience and outcomes of individuals requiring lung transplantation.
read the final reportread moreI will continue my work in the CR2TI lab in Nantes for at least 2 years. When at least 10 patients are included in the bio-collection, the samples will be analysed with similar techniques I have learned so far. I cannot thank ESOT enough for this opportunity and will continue my clinical and fundamental research in the field of transplantation in the future.
My principal goal for this 1-year fellowship has been to enhance my knowledge in the clinical managing of kidney transplantation, expanding my clinical skills, especially thanks to the integration of novel tools and technologies. This goal has been attainable in a structure of excellence capable of providing a clinical experience deeply bound to the novel instruments delivered by clinical research.
read moreread moreI would like to extend my greatest appreciation to Professors Konrad Hoetzenecker and Walter Klepetko and all the other members of the team in Vienna and to the European Society for Organ Transplantation for giving me this opportunity and making it a hugely valuable learning experience that I’m convinced will benefit me and my future patients for the rest of my career no matter what the future will bring.
read moreLet me end thanking you all very much for giving me this immense opportunity. I have learned from and enjoyed every moment of it. These ESOT programs as truly vital in supporting international exchange of young transplant professionals and this is an immense asset to the community as a whole.
read moreAfter spending 19 months, I am pleased to conclude a productive fellowship in Leuven. First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my supervisors, Profs. De Leyn, Van Raemdonck, and Ceulemans. They were very helpful and supportive from when I was selected as a fellow until the end of my fellowship. The fellowship has reached its aims by participating in many operations actively for lung transplants and general thoracic procedures. Although the COVID crisis hurt the proposed research study, we could conclude a European multi-centre clinical research study during my fellowship. Indeed, I will carry the Leuven experience into my future practical life. I will also be committed to supporting ESOT activities during my career and encouraging young professionals to join this exciting society. With this opportunity, I would like to sincerely thank the selection committee for this honour again.
read moreMy overall experience this year in Barcelona was excellent. Despite the coronavirus crisis, I could enjoy Barcelona and access to the laboratory. I had the privilege to work in a welcoming and wonderful team, to whom I am grateful for their help and support. The ESOT fellowship allowed me to take a full year off my hospital duties and fully enjoy a time dedicated to research.
Madita Buch
Samuel Kennedy
Tess Van Meerhaeghe
Daniele Pievani
Anders Andreasson
Emilio Canovai
Ilker Iskender
Thomas Jouve
Laurens Ceulemans
Hannah Esser
Caroline Dudreuilh
Maria Meneghini
David Schibilsky
Francesca Tinti