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.
Improving transplant patient outcomes is at the forefront of our mission and, we are eager to collaborate with research teams who share the common goal of improving the lives of those hindered by inequitable access to life-changing treatments and procedures. Here’s why our involvement can be a game-changer for your project: Unmatched Expertise: With a
The World Health Assembly has adopted a resolution titled “Increasing Availability, Ethical Access, and Oversight of Transplantation of Human Cells, Tissues, and Organs.” This resolution emphasises the need to expand transplantation, maximise donations from deceased donors, protect living donors, combat organ trafficking, and address innovation in this field. The resolution is based on the Santander Declaration from the Global Transplant Summit in November 2023.
This course helps learners understand and personalise different induction regimens, including their range, benefits, and consequences.
Designed by #ESOTeducation with Luca Toti & Raj Thuraisingham and kindly supported by Sanofi
The latest issue of Transplant International features a multicentre Spanish study in which sex-related inequities in access to liver transplantation were investigated. Of 14,385 patients analysed, women were less likely to receive a transplant than men and had a longer time on the waiting list. In addition, there was a trend towards a higher risk
The International Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) Congress & Consensus is thrilled to announce the release of the programme overview for the upcoming event, set to take place from 10-12 October 2024 in Bucharest, Romania. This highly anticipated event will bring together leading experts, researchers, clinicians, and policymakers from around the world to discuss the
The main goal of the course, jointly organised by ELITA and the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver (AISF), is to expand knowledge on liver transplantation and to update hepatology trainees and young specialists on the main issues and multidisciplinary approaches, thus fostering interest in the field, increasing the ability to adequately refer potential liver candidates, and advancing clinical skills.
