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Transplanting Health: Overcoming Metabolic Barriers in Modern Medicine

Organised by the European Society for Organ Transplantation
Dates1–3 Dec 2026
LocationBarcelona, Spain
Abstracts14 Sept 2026
This ESOT monothematic conference in Barcelona focuses on metabolic disorders and organ cross-talk across abdominal and thoracic transplantation.
Next stepAbstract submissions are open
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 1 Aug 2026
At a glance
Research ValueAbstract submission categories span organ-specific and basic-science transplant themes.View detail

Abstract submission categories span organ-specific and basic-science transplant themes.

Trainee RelevanceTrainee/AHP member and non-member registration categories are published.View detail

Trainee/AHP member and non-member registration categories are published.

AudienceTransplant clinicians, scientists and emerging investigators across abdominal and thoracic…View detail

Transplant clinicians, scientists and emerging investigators across abdominal and thoracic transplantation.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Metabolic disorders in transplantationOrgan cross-talkDigitalisation and technologyPatient-centred transplant pathwaysBeta-cell replacementLong-term outcomes and quality of life
13:45-15:00
Plenary/Breakout
Common challenges across abdominal and thoracic organ transplantation. Part 1
15:00-16:00
Plenary/Breakout
Common challenges across abdominal and thoracic organ transplantation. Part 2
16:00-16:30
Break
Coffee break
16:30-18:00
Plenary/Breakout
Common challenges across abdominal and thoracic organ transplantation. Part 3
18:00-20:00
Networking and Poster Viewing
Networking and Poster Viewing
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
JF
Joana Ferrer
Scientific Committee Co-chair
UC
Umberto Cillo
Scientific Committee Co-chair
GG
Giacomo Germani
Scientific Committee - ELITA
LM
Lorna Marson
Scientific Committee - EKITA
IB
Irene Bello
Scientific Committee - ECTTA
EB
Ekaterine Berishvili
Scientific Committee
MV
Marleen van Buren
Scientific Committee
DD
Dilan Dabare
Scientific Committee
LP
Lorenzo Piemonti
Scientific Committee
AbstractsOpen · 14 Sept 2026
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 14 September 2026
What You Can Submit
abstractposter
Submission Specifications
Opens
25 May 2026
Deadline
14 September 2026
Categories
Pancreas, Islet and Stem Cells; Kidney; Liver; Heart and Lung; Person-centred Care; Basic Science.
Categories & Recommended Topics
Pancreas, Islet and Stem Cells
Kidney
Liver
Heart and Lung
Person-centred Care
Basic Science
Dates & deadlines2 key dates
14 Sept 2026
Abstract submission deadline
1 Dec 2026
Conference begins
Venue & travelBarcelo Sants Hotel · Barcelona
LanguageEnglish
Venue DetailsBarcelo Sants Hotel, Pl. dels Paisos Catalans, s/n, Sants-Montjuic, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
MedicMess tips4 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Abstract submissions close on 14 September 2026.
  • Early registration fees run until 2 October 2026.
  • The sponsorship PDF contains an older abstract deadline; use the current event page deadline unless ESOT updates the main page again.
  • Cancellations are refundable with an administrative fee until 1 October 2026; from 2 October they are not refundable.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

Transplanting Health: Overcoming Metabolic Barriers in Modern Medicine is an ESOT monothematic conference for transplant clinicians, scientists and emerging investigators. The meeting spans abdominal and thoracic transplantation, with themes including metabolic organ cross-talk, patient selection, outcomes, basic science and clinical translation. Abstract submissions are open from 25 May to 14 September 2026, with categories for pancreas, islet and stem cells; kidney; liver; heart and lung; person-centred care; and basic science. Registration uses EUR early and late fee windows, including trainee/AHP member and non-member tiers. The official page names the scientific committee and venue, and notes a high-level scientific programme; detailed timetable text is only visible as an image asset rather than readable HTML.

Frequently asked
When is Transplanting Health: Overcoming Metabolic Barriers in Modern Medicine?
Transplanting Health: Overcoming Metabolic Barriers in Modern Medicine takes place 1–3 Dec 2026 in Barcelo Sants Hotel, Barcelona.
Where is Transplanting Health: Overcoming Metabolic Barriers in Modern Medicine held?
Transplanting Health: Overcoming Metabolic Barriers in Modern Medicine is held at Barcelo Sants Hotel, Barcelona, Spain.
What is the abstract submission deadline for Transplanting Health: Overcoming Metabolic Barriers in Modern Medicine?
Abstract submissions close on 14 Sept 2026.