News
Phillip Blondeel will give a presentation at the ET Winter Meeting!
Prof. Dr. Phillip Blondeel will give a presentation on the topic of face transplantation during the upcoming ET Winter Meeting. Professor Blondeel has recently performed Belgiums first face transplant which got a lot of international attention. We are pleased Professor Blondeel has agreed to give a presentation during one of the plenary sessions on such an actual and interesting topic.
Article: Belgian doctors carry out country's first face transplant
An excellent opportunity
The Eurotransplant Winter Meeting: an excellent opportunity to meet colleagues and discuss the latest
developments in the field of organ transplantation. In the inspiring and active environment of Alpbach (Austria) leading experts in transplant medicine will share their experience with you.
Three good reasons to go
- Active participation in the setting up of recommendations for allocation rules, procurement practice and ethical principles.
- Developing new ideas in contact with colleagues from all disciplines in an inspiring atmosphere.
- Social interaction in the beautiful Tiroler Alps: meet colleagues and get connected with transplant professionals from other countries.
When and what?
The Winter Meeting on January 25-27 combines a scientific program with social interaction, there is ample opportunity to broaden you network. General presentations and workshops are dedicated to the latest developments in the area of organ procurement, organ allocation, organ transplantation, aftercare and ethical issues.
Interactive session
A new element on Friday is the Interactive Session. Two speakers will address from different perspectives a medical issue that is still under debate. Both will present their point of view, with arguments pro and con. The audience will be involved in the discussion.
Henk Schippers Award 2011
Eurotransplant encourages young clinical and/or scientific researchers to pursue a career in the field of
organ and tissue transplantation. During the Winter Meeting the winner of the Henk Schippers Young Investigators Award of 2011 presents his winning thesis.