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 tackling staffing shortages and ensuring sustainability in the profession.

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 tackling questions of cost, access, and the use of animals in transplantation.

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 low-resource settings and the need for stronger ties between paediatric and adult transplan...

In this powerful new episode of the ELPAT podcast, Christina Papachristou, paediatric nephrologist and current ELPAT Chair, joins Joe Brierley to explore the unique ethical, psychological, and cultural dimensions of transplantation in children and adolescents. Drawing from her clinical experience and cross-cultural insights, Christina delves into the complexities of decision-making in paediatric transplantation, from respecting the developing autonomy of young patients to navigating the belie...

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 taking place from 9 to 11 October in Seville. More info: https://go.esot.org/6thELPATcongress

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 compassionate leadership. Our guest today is Dr. Peter Gogalniceanu, a consultant transplant surgeo...

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 sciences at Lund University in Sweden. She has been a registered nurse since 1991 and did her...

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 President of the British Transplantation Society and chaired the College of European National Transplant...

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 tips on organising and going through fellowships. Dr. Hannah Esser is a surgical trainee in A...

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, wherever you are! In this first podcast, we start with a tribute to Dr Sevda Hassan, Chair of YPT, who ...