ESOT Podcast

In this May episode of the Transplant International Podcast, Deputy Editor-in-Chief  Nina Pilat is joined by Editorial Fellow Delphine Kervella to break down four highly impactful papers from the latest issue. First, they dive into a basic science study challenging lung transplant dogma by looking at blood vessels as the primary orchestration site of graft rejection. Next, they analyse a multicent...

In this April episode of the Transplant International Podcast, Deputy Editor-in-Chief Nina Pilat, Co-host Antonio Citro, and Editorial Fellow Andrea Zajacova explore three major highlights from the current issue. First, they discuss the new ESOT position paper providing a comprehensive strategic framework for responsible and high-quality AI adoption in transplantation. Next, they delve into a revi...

In this March episode of the Transplant International Podcast, Deputy Editor-in-Chief Nina Pilat and Editorial Fellow Emilien Seizilles de Mazancourt explore three major highlights from the current issue. First, they discuss a systematic review demonstrating that a shorter vascular anastomosis time is consistently associated with improved early graft function and long-term graft survival across al...

In this February episode of the Transplant International Podcast, Deputy Editor-in-Chief Nina Pilat and Editorial Fellow Antonio Citro explore two major highlights from the current issue. First, they discuss the Editors’ Choice selection of the Top 12 Most Impactful Papers in Clinical Transplantation in 2025, covering breakthroughs from xenotransplantation and immune engineering to organ preservat...

Short descriptive paragraph: In this January issue episode of the Transplant International Podcast, Deputy Editor-in-Chief Nina Pilat and Editorial Fellow Delphine Kervella analyse two landmark studies examining simultaneous pancreas-kidney (SPK) versus kidney-alone transplantation outcomes. Using data from the TriNetX global EHR network and the US SRTR registry, these studies reveal surprising fi...

Join Nina Pilat, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Transplant International, and Editorial Fellow Antonio Citro as they engage in a compelling conversation with Olivier Thaunat. Serving as ESOT President for 2025-2027, Olivier shares his insights on leadership, the evolving landscape of transplantation, and his commitment to fostering resilience and collaboration within the ESOT community. This episode ex...

In this ELPAT podcast, host Joe Briley speaks with Dr. Frederike Ambagtsheer, criminologist and legal scholar at Erasmus Medical University. Frederike shares her expertise on the illegal trade in human organs, her role in the EU-funded HOT Project, and the ongoing challenges of organ trafficking. The discussion also addresses broader issues in transplantation - from incentivising donation to tackl...

 In this episode of the ELPAT podcast, host Joe Briley speaks with Dr. Chloé Ballesté, Medical Director at the DTI Foundation and transplant specialist at the University of Barcelona. With over 20 years of experience, Chloé shares insights on the Spanish deceased donation model, the importance of trust and collaboration, and the ethical challenges ahead - from motivating young professionals to tac...

 In this episode, paediatric nephrologist Jelena Stojanovic shares her journey in transplantation through the lens of ethics, education, and international collaboration. From her work with the European KIdney Transplant Association (EKITA)to the Paediatric Donation and Transplantation Working Group (PEDAT) of ELPAT, Jelena discusses the challenges of developing sustainable transplant programmes in...

In this powerful new episode of the ELPAT podcast, Christina Papachristou , clinical psychologist and current ELPAT Chair, joins Joe Brierley to explore the unique ethical, psychological, and cultural dimensions of transplantation. Whether you're a clinician, ethicist, psychologist, or transplant policymaker, this episode offers a deeply human reflection on the future of transplant ethics in...

In this episode, Joe Brierley welcomes Inês Mega, a dedicated psychologist with deep expertise in transplant-related mental health, particularly among young patients navigating complex transitions. Inês brings insight, empathy, and a compelling perspective on the emotional recovery and psychological resilience required in the transplant journey. This is an ELPAT Podcast. The 6th ELPAT Congress is...

Presenter: Dr. Dilan Dabare Guest: Dr. Peter Gogalniceanu Welcome to another educational podcast from the Young Professionals in Transplantation. This podcast is the first in a three-part series on leadership. In this episode, we discuss the significance of leadership in healthcare settings, including the various styles and domains of leadership, as well as the importance of adaptive and compassio...

Presenter: Dr Dilan Dabare (Birmingham, UK) Welcome to another fabulous podcast from the Young Professionals in Transplantation (YPT). Today we have a special podcast where we discuss a career in transplant nursing. We are lucky to be able to interview a couple of legends in the field of transplant nursing.  Our guests today include: Professor Anna Forsberg is a clinical professor in the caring sc...

Welcome to our third YPT podcast with host Dr Dilan Dabare! In this podcast, we interview Professor Lorna Marson, Honorary Consultant Transplant Surgeon and Professor of Transplant Surgery at the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh. Prof. Marson is the current College Dean of Admissions, supervisor of PhD and MD students, and lead for Diversity and Respect for Edinburgh Medical School. She is a past Preside...

Welcome to our second YPT podcast with hosts Dr. Dilan Dabare and Dr. Stan Benjamens!  In this podcast, we interview three of our own board members – Dr. Hannah Esser, Dr Caroline Dudreuilh and Dr. Gianluca Rompianesi. Each of them is either currently doing or have recently completed successful research or clinical fellowships. They are supremely knowledgeable and provide a wealth of advice and ti...

Welcome to our very first podcast, brought to you by the Young Professionals in Transplantation (YPT) . In this first series of podcasts, we will interview transplant professionals across Europe to bring their experiences directly to you, tackling important issues around career development in the field of transplantation. The podcasts are deliberately short, enabling you to listen on-the-go, where...