Transition
Transition from Paediatric to Adult Care: State of the Art and Ongoing Projects
Description:
Focusing on the transition of adolescents with chronic conditions from paediatric to adult healthcare, this workshop will provide an evidence-based overview of transitional care, highlighting key barriers, facilitators, and outcomes from ongoing research. Participants will hear expert insights, including a presentation on the current state of transition care, and explore practical case studies, such as the La Paz University Hospital programme and the Stepstones Transition Programme. The session will conclude with an open discussion and Q&A to reflect on actionable strategies for improving transition practices.
Focusing on the transition of adolescents with chronic conditions from paediatric to adult healthcare, this workshop will provide an evidence-based overview of transitional care, highlighting key barriers, facilitators, and outcomes from ongoing research. Participants will hear expert insights, including a presentation on the current state of transition care, and explore practical case studies, such as the La Paz University Hospital programme and the Stepstones Transition Programme. The session will conclude with an open discussion and Q&A to reflect on actionable strategies for improving transition practices.
Chairs:
- Anna Brantmark, Sweden
- Jelena Stojanovic, United Kingdom
Moderators:
- Imelda Coyne, Ireland
- Paloma Martinez Campos, Spain
- Markus Saarijärvi
Info session
Description:
Do you want to learn more on the ESOT Mentorship Programme?
During this info session which took place on Tuesday, 22 October 2024, Liset Pengel, Chair of the Education Committee, and Muhammad Khurram, Vice-Chair, introduced the Mentorship Programme and answered some questions from prospective mentors and mentees.
Professional development workshop: Multi-centre trials: from the start to the implementation
Description:
In this interactive workshop, our experts will share their knowledge on the trajectory of securing funding, setting up a multi-centre trial, and implementing the results into clinical practice.
Panellists:
- Fernanda Ortiz, Helsinki, Finland
- Dominic Summers, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Professional development workshop: How to ace the job search: Strategies from the experts
Description:
In this interactive workshop, our faculty provides expert advice and practical tips for participants at all career stages. You will learn how to write a good CV, how to best prepare for academic and/or clinical interviews, and how to negotiate work conditions.
In this interactive workshop, our faculty provides expert advice and practical tips for participants at all career stages. You will learn how to write a good CV, how to best prepare for academic and/or clinical interviews, and how to negotiate work conditions.
Moderator:
- Liset Pengel, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Claudio Beltramello, Padova, Italy
- Stephen Clark, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Giuseppe Feltrin, Padova, Italy
- Hermien Hartog, Groningen, The Netherlands
ESOT Mentorship Programme 2023
Professional development workshop: Developing leadership skills: how can my network help?
Description:
In this interactive workshop, our esteemed faculty shares expertise and valuable insights on leadership skills and building professional networks.
In this interactive workshop, our esteemed faculty shares expertise and valuable insights on leadership skills and building professional networks.
Moderators:
- Hannah Esser, Innsbruck, Austria
- Liset Pengel, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Chloë Ballesté Delpierre, Barcelona, Spain
- Lorna Marson, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ESOT Mentorship Programme 2026
Workshop on effective mentoring practices
Description:
Mentoring can be a powerful tool to develop one’s career, change direction if desired or necessary, and support work-life balance. An effective mentoring relationship facilitates the mentee’s development from both a personal and professional perspective. But what are the qualities of a good mentor? What are some effective mentoring practices that a mentor can adopt to best support the mentee? In the context of the new ESOT Mentorship Programme, Ellen Boeren, Professor of Education at the University of Glasgow, leads a workshop on effective mentoring practices for all ESOT mentors and for anyone who is interested in acquiring or refining mentoring skills.
Panellist:
Mentoring can be a powerful tool to develop one’s career, change direction if desired or necessary, and support work-life balance. An effective mentoring relationship facilitates the mentee’s development from both a personal and professional perspective. But what are the qualities of a good mentor? What are some effective mentoring practices that a mentor can adopt to best support the mentee? In the context of the new ESOT Mentorship Programme, Ellen Boeren, Professor of Education at the University of Glasgow, leads a workshop on effective mentoring practices for all ESOT mentors and for anyone who is interested in acquiring or refining mentoring skills.
Panellist:
- Ellen Boeren, Glasgow, UK
Professional development workshop: The researcher’s toolkit: building projects, securing grants and maximising impact
Description:
Having a brilliant idea is just the beginning, but turning it into a funded project that drives meaningful change can be a complex challenge. Join us for an engaging professional development workshop designed for transplant professionals eager to enhance their research skills. This interactive session is tailored for both newcomers to research and those looking to elevate their projects and will provide essential tools and strategies to develop existing ideas, secure funding, and effectively disseminate findings.
Having a brilliant idea is just the beginning, but turning it into a funded project that drives meaningful change can be a complex challenge. Join us for an engaging professional development workshop designed for transplant professionals eager to enhance their research skills. This interactive session is tailored for both newcomers to research and those looking to elevate their projects and will provide essential tools and strategies to develop existing ideas, secure funding, and effectively disseminate findings.
Moderators:
- Liset Pengel, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Muhammad Khurram, United Kingdom
- Franka Messner, Austria
- Nina Pilat, Austria
Professional development workshop: Career planning and leadership
Description:
In this interactive workshop our faculty will share their insights on how to plan a successful career and on leadership.
Panellists:
- Stephen Clark, Newcastle, United Kingdom
- Nicoletta Fossati, London, United Kingdom
Info session
Description:
Do you want to learn more on the ESOT Mentorship Programme?
During this info session which took place on Thursday, 19 October 2023, Luca Toti, Chair of the Education Committee, and Liset Pengel, Vice-Chair, introduced the Mentorship Programme and answered some questions from prospective mentors and mentees.
ESOT Mentorship Programme 2024
Workshop on "Effective mentoring practices"
Description:
Mentoring can be a powerful tool to develop one’s career, change direction if desired or necessary, and support work-life balance. An effective mentoring relationship facilitates the mentee’s development from both a personal and professional perspective. But what are the qualities of a good mentor? What are some effective mentoring practices that a mentor can adopt to best support the mentee? In the context of the 2024 ESOT Mentorship Programme, Ellen Boeren, Professor of Education at the University of Glasgow, will discuss effective mentoring practices for this year's mentors and for anyone who is interested in acquiring or refining mentoring skills.
Panellist:
Mentoring can be a powerful tool to develop one’s career, change direction if desired or necessary, and support work-life balance. An effective mentoring relationship facilitates the mentee’s development from both a personal and professional perspective. But what are the qualities of a good mentor? What are some effective mentoring practices that a mentor can adopt to best support the mentee? In the context of the 2024 ESOT Mentorship Programme, Ellen Boeren, Professor of Education at the University of Glasgow, will discuss effective mentoring practices for this year's mentors and for anyone who is interested in acquiring or refining mentoring skills.
Panellist:
- Ellen Boeren, Glasgow, UK
Workshop on "Effective mentoring practices"
Description:
This interactive workshop is designed to offer a practical, experience-based approach to mentorship, offering real-world insights into mentoring experiences.
Together, we will explore the challenges and opportunities in mentoring and share practical strategies that foster meaningful, productive mentoring relationships. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives from both the mentor and mentee roles, engage in dynamic discussions, and leave empowered with new tools and ideas to enhance their own mentoring practice.
Moderators:
- Muhammad Khurram, United Kingdom
- Liset Pengel, The Netherlands
- Bojana Šimunov, Croatia
- Raj Thuraisingham, United Kingdom
Professional development workshop: Your Career, Your Way: Building Your Personal Path
Description:
Navigating a career in transplantation comes with challenges, but it is also an opportunity to define a unique path that reflects personal aspirations and strengths. This interactive workshop is designed to provide transplant professionals with valuable insights from seasoned leaders in the field. This session will explore diverse career pathways and tailored opportunities for growth. Whether you are just starting your journey, aiming to step into leadership roles, or seeking new opportunities within the field, this workshop will equip you with the tools and confidence to shape your professional journey.
Navigating a career in transplantation comes with challenges, but it is also an opportunity to define a unique path that reflects personal aspirations and strengths. This interactive workshop is designed to provide transplant professionals with valuable insights from seasoned leaders in the field. This session will explore diverse career pathways and tailored opportunities for growth. Whether you are just starting your journey, aiming to step into leadership roles, or seeking new opportunities within the field, this workshop will equip you with the tools and confidence to shape your professional journey.
Moderators:
- Liset Pengel, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Muhammad Khurram, United Kingdom
- Roberta Angelico, Italy
- Fotios Sampaziotis, United Kingdom
ESOT Mentorship Programme 2025
Workshop on "Effective mentoring practices"
Description:
Mentoring can be a powerful tool to develop one’s career, change direction, and promote a healthy work-life balance. An effective mentoring relationship facilitates the mentee’s development from both a personal and professional perspective. But what makes a great mentor? What challenges may arise during the mentoring process and should can these be effectively managed? As part of the 2025 ESOT Mentorship Programme, Ellen Boeren, Professor of Education at the University of Glasgow, will discuss effective mentoring practices for this year’s mentors and for anyone who is interested in enhancing their mentoring skills.
Mentoring can be a powerful tool to develop one’s career, change direction, and promote a healthy work-life balance. An effective mentoring relationship facilitates the mentee’s development from both a personal and professional perspective. But what makes a great mentor? What challenges may arise during the mentoring process and should can these be effectively managed? As part of the 2025 ESOT Mentorship Programme, Ellen Boeren, Professor of Education at the University of Glasgow, will discuss effective mentoring practices for this year’s mentors and for anyone who is interested in enhancing their mentoring skills.
Panellist:
- Ellen Boeren, Glasgow, UK
The ESOT ACADEMIA online workshop series is designed to give early-career professionals the tools they need to conduct rigorous and impactful research, get published, present their work effectively, and plan their careers strategically.
This workshop series is organised by ESOT and kindly supported by Astellas. All content has been developed independently by ESOT.
Assessing the evidence: systematic reviews in transplantation
Description:
Keeping up with the expanding transplant literature is increasingly challenging. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses provide a method to evaluate the best evidence to address clinical questions in an unbiased fashion. In this interactive workshop, we will demonstrate the stages of a systematic review, explaining the methodology and potential pitfalls along the way.
Keeping up with the expanding transplant literature is increasingly challenging. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses provide a method to evaluate the best evidence to address clinical questions in an unbiased fashion. In this interactive workshop, we will demonstrate the stages of a systematic review, explaining the methodology and potential pitfalls along the way.
Panellist:
- Simon Knight, UK
Moderators:
- Liset Pengel, The Netherlands
- Muhammad Khurram, UK
Statistics for Non-statisticians
Description:
In the field of transplantation, clinicians and researchers frequently encounter statistical analyses in research papers, clinical trials, and registry reports. However, many professionals lack formal training in statistics, making it challenging to critically assess findings, choose appropriate methods for their own research, or recognise common misinterpretations of data.
In the field of transplantation, clinicians and researchers frequently encounter statistical analyses in research papers, clinical trials, and registry reports. However, many professionals lack formal training in statistics, making it challenging to critically assess findings, choose appropriate methods for their own research, or recognise common misinterpretations of data.
Panellist:
- Hessel Peters-Sengers, The Netherlands
Moderators:
- Liset Pengel, The Netherlands
- Muhammad Khurram, UK
Qualitative Research: Methods for a Person-centered Approach
Description:
Why should you bother with qualitative research methods? Aren’t p-values enough? Why not challenge yourself with a different approach to knowledge and understanding of human behavior by attending this workshop on qualitative and mixed methods research? Qualitative research provides an opportunity to gain access to the inside perspective on health and quality of life before and after transplantation, as it demands a new ontological point of departure when discussing transplant care.
Panellists:
- Hannah Maple, United Kingdom
- Anna Forsberg, Sweden
Moderator:
- Muhammad Khurram, UK
Transition from Paediatric to Adult Care: State of the Art and Ongoing Projects
Description:
Focusing on the transition of adolescents with chronic conditions from paediatric to adult healthcare, this workshop will provide an evidence-based overview of transitional care, highlighting key barriers, facilitators, and outcomes from ongoing research. Participants will hear expert insights, including a presentation on the current state of transition care, and explore practical case studies, such as the La Paz University Hospital programme and the Stepstones Transition Programme. The session will conclude with an open discussion and Q&A to reflect on actionable strategies for improving transition practices.
Focusing on the transition of adolescents with chronic conditions from paediatric to adult healthcare, this workshop will provide an evidence-based overview of transitional care, highlighting key barriers, facilitators, and outcomes from ongoing research. Participants will hear expert insights, including a presentation on the current state of transition care, and explore practical case studies, such as the La Paz University Hospital programme and the Stepstones Transition Programme. The session will conclude with an open discussion and Q&A to reflect on actionable strategies for improving transition practices.
Chairs:
- Anna Brantmark, Sweden
- Jelena Stojanovic, United Kingdom
Moderators:
- Imelda Coyne, Ireland
- Paloma Martinez Campos, Spain
- Markus Saarijärvi