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.
How can Europe strengthen the resilience of organ donation and transplantation systems in the face of future crises? The BRAVEST project will address this question during its final stakeholder webinar, Strengthening Organ Donation & Transplantation in Europe: Results & Next Steps, taking place on 10 September 2026 at 17:00 CEST. The webinar will present the project’s
ESOT members are invited to apply as mentors or mentees for a structured, year-long programme offering expert guidance, professional development and meaningful international connections. Applications are now open for the fifth edition of the ESOT Mentorship Programme, designed to support transplant professionals at key stages of their careers. Open to ESOT members from all transplantation
The ESOT Research Hub is your central gateway to the latest open surveys across the ESOT community, bringing everything together in one simple, accessible space. Covering clinical practice, research priorities, patient experience, and emerging challenges in transplantation, the Hub helps you quickly identify where your expertise and perspective are most needed. Here you can explore
The public review closes on 31 August 2026.
Read. Reflect. Respond. Together, our community can help shape a more equitable future for donation and transplantation worldwide.
ESOT members will be eligible to apply from 11 August 2026 for a 12-month mentorship journey designed to support their professional growth in transplantation. The ESOT Mentorship Programme connects transplant professionals with experienced international mentors, offering personalised guidance, career development and meaningful professional support. Exclusively available to ESOT members, the programme provides selected mentees with:
