Into the Heart: Psychological Support in Tough Transplants

Organ Trafficking and the Future of ELPAT: A Conversation with Frederike Ambagtsheer

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.

Education, Ethics, and the Future of Organ Donation - with Chloe Balleste

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.

Building Bridges in Paediatric Transplantation - A conversation with Jelena Stojanovic

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 transplant teams. A passionate call for personalised education and greater recognition of complex paediatric cases.

What is ELPAT, what does it do and how - An introduction from Christina Papachristou

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 younger populations. > “This is one of the few spaces where clinicians, ethicists, psychologists, and legal experts really talk to each other.”

Into the Heart: Psychological Support in Tough Transplants

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