https://bts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BTS_LOGO_WEB_2025.png?_t=176485370400Site Content Teamhttps://bts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BTS_LOGO_WEB_2025.png?_t=1764853704Site Content Team2025-01-31 15:31:402025-05-29 07:46:55The Passing of Dr James F Douglas
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NHS Blood and Transplant is urging families to sign up to the NHS Organ Donor Register this September. Adding your name and decision to the NHS Organ Donor Register is the best way to record your decision. Your family will be expected to support what you have decided, so you should also tell them what […]
https://bts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BTS_LOGO_WEB_2025.png?_t=176485370400Site Content Teamhttps://bts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BTS_LOGO_WEB_2025.png?_t=1764853704Site Content Team2021-11-17 12:12:582021-11-17 13:01:41New Position: Associate Medical Director Research and Development, NHSBT
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. . We are delighted to announce that our Sections & Committees have opened a number of opportunities to join the boards: . ECTORS | ECTTA | EDTCO | EKITA | ELITA | VCA | BSC | ETAHP | YPT . We encourage you to get involved in your preferred Section/Committee by submitting your nominations and […]
A ten-year vision for organ donation and transplantation in the United Kingdom. Increasing consent rates for organ donation and making the most of donated organs for transplant are the two key aims set out in a new UK wide organ donation strategy.
https://bts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BTS_LOGO_WEB_2025.png?_t=176485370400Steve Shieldhttps://bts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BTS_LOGO_WEB_2025.png?_t=1764853704Steve Shield2021-06-03 13:55:332025-07-23 11:38:24Launch of the Organ Donation and Transplantation 2030 Strategy: Meeting the Need
https://bts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BTS_LOGO_WEB_2025.png?_t=176485370400BTS Teamhttps://bts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BTS_LOGO_WEB_2025.png?_t=1764853704BTS Team2021-04-20 09:05:422021-04-20 09:21:10Sir Roy and Lady Calne Pump Priming Grant for Transplantation
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https://bts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BTS_LOGO_WEB_2025.png?_t=176485370400BTS Teamhttps://bts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BTS_LOGO_WEB_2025.png?_t=1764853704BTS Team2018-11-19 15:20:552020-05-28 13:59:25UK Position Statement on the use of Organs from Hepatitis C Viraemic Donors and Increased Infectious Risk Donors in Hepatitis C Negative Recipients
Transplant Natters – The British Transplantation Society Nursing Newsletter November Issue is here including the latest news, interviews and more. Transplant Natters November 2018 Issue Transplant Natters May 2018 Issue
Registration & Call for Papers for The BTS and NHSBT joint congress at the Harrogate Convention Centre from Wednesday 6th to Friday 8th March 2019 is now open. To find out more information go the Annual Congress area using the link below. .
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“ The last decade has seen significant improvements in the organisation of organ donation and in public awareness of the issues around organ donation and transplantation. The British Transplantation Society is very supportive of any review of policy which may lead to an increase in organ donation and transplantation in the United Kingdom and welcomes […]
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Venue: Matera, Italy Date: 30 August – 1 September 2018 FINAL CALL – Do Not Miss Out! . The 9th International Living Donor Abdominal Conference is being held in Matera, Italy between August 30th and September 1st 2018. This is an excellent meeting addressing all aspects of both living kidney and liver donation. Topics such […]
Transplant Natters – The British Transplantation Society Nursing Newsletter is here including the latest news, interviews and more. . Transplant Natters May 2018 Issue
The Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs (SaBTO) is currently recruiting for new members. For more information view the letter below or visit GOV.UK to apply. The closing date for applications is midday on 6 June 2018.
The committee for the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs has just published a new revision of the guide to the microbiological safety of human organs, tissues and cells used in transplantation, now renamed as the SaBTO Microbiological Safety Guidelines. The new guidelines are available below and on the SaBTO website. .
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We are pleased to advise that the new ‘BTS Hepatitis B and Solid Organ Transplantation Guidelines’ are available for consultation. . The consultation is open until Wednesday 28th February 2018. Please disseminate this notification through your networks and return comments to the Chair of the Standards Committee at peter.andrews4@nhs.net. The editors wish to thank all […]
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We are pleased to advise that the latest revision of the ‘UK Guidelines for Living Donor Kidney Transplantation’ is available for final consultation. . The consultation is open until Monday 12th February 2018. Please disseminate this notification through your networks and return comments to the Chair of the Standards Committee at peter.andrews4@nhs.net. The editors wish […]
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Travelling Fellowships will usually be awarded annually. Their aim is to benefit transplant patients and to commemorate the work of the St John Ambulance Air Wing 1972-1993. . The purpose of the awards is to enable the recipient to visit other Transplant Centres in the United Kingdom or abroad to widen their knowledge and experience. […]
Derek Gray (1950-2017) Sir Peter J Morris pays tribute to one of Oxford’s outstanding academic surgeons who brought great renown to the department in the field of pancreatic islet transplantation. In 1976 I was interviewing several applicants for the post of Senior House Officer on the new Renal Transplant Unit of the Nuffield Department […]
NHSBT recently launched a funding application call for Behavioural research; please see links below for your information. Applications close on the 22nd September 2017
Dear Colleagues, Thank you to everyone who attended the 2017 BRS Conference and to all who provided helpful feedback. This will be invaluable is helping us to plan future meetings. In addition, we would like to get views about future meetings from a broad range of people across the UK renal community. I would therefore […]
Kidney Research UK is pleased to announce the availability of educational bursaries to support the dissemination of research into renal transplantation at European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT) Congress 2017. Closing date for applications 4 August 2017.
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Alan Ting (1943-2017) Alan Ting who was one of a number of outstanding scientists in the field of histocompatibility and a prominent member of the BTS in the past died suddenly in April 2017. Alan Ting was born in Sydney Australia and after schooling he undertook an Honours degree in Zoology graduating BSc Hons. […]
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“The BTS has submitted a response to the Scottish government’s consultation on legislation on organ donation. The response includes results of the ‘opt out’ survey undertaking at Congress, in which 66% of respondents favour a change in legislation. The response has been written by Antonia Cronin, as Chair of the Ethics Committee, and has agreement […]
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Dear BTS member, As you will be aware, the pioneer of transplantation Thomas Starzl died at the weekend. I am very grateful to Professor Sir Roy Calne for agreeing to write an obituary for the society members, and for writing such a heartfelt piece from someone who knew Tom. Please take time to read it […]
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Living Donor Transplantation for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Communities NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) have commissioned the National Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Transplant Alliance to manage the delivery of a Living donor Transplantation Initiative, up until March 2018. The funding of £90,000 is in response to a recent decline in the number of living donor transplantations among BAME (Black, […]
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University of Liverpool has launched a suite of 4 modules related to transplantation sciences for transplant surgeons, nephrologists and urologists. Experience in these subspecialties is essential. These modules are offered wholly online study using an interactive electronic platform, which produces a high quality interface for learning and teaching through interactive keynote lectures, discussion board and […]
https://bts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BTS_LOGO_WEB_2025.png?_t=176485370400BTS Teamhttps://bts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BTS_LOGO_WEB_2025.png?_t=1764853704BTS Team2016-09-23 13:05:362020-05-28 13:21:38Masters Degree in Transplantation, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
Statement on media coverage about organ donation and women carrying babies diagnosed with non-survivable conditions In response to a number of media articles implying that women carrying babies with a non-survivable condition will be pressurised into proceeding with their pregnancy in order to donate their babies organs, the British Transplantation Society has issued the following […]
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At the first meeting of the BTS executive following on from a very successful Congress in Bournemouth in March 2015, it was decided that a review of the strategy of the Society was timely.
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The British Transplantation Society (BTS) warmly welcomes the publication by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) of their strategic plan, ‘Taking Organ Transplantation to 2020’. This provides an excellent platform on which to develop transplantation services in the UK over the next few years. Professor Anthony Warrens, President of the BTS, commented: ‘This programme of work […]
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Living donor transplantation (LDT) is now established practice in the UK and represents 38% of overall solid organ transplant activity. The safety and welfare of living donors is paramount. Living donor kidney transplantation (LDKT) accounts for 97% of LDT activity and is justified on the basis of excellent patient and transplant outcomes, low donor risk […]
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Chapter of Nurses & AHPs Newsletter Summer 2025
in Bringing Together Specialities, BTS Member News, BTS NewsSumoyee Basu – 2025 Medawar Winner
in BTS NewsSahil Gupta – 2025 Calne-Williams Medal Winner
in BTS NewsThe BTS Summer Newsletter 2025
in BTS Member News, BTS News, BTSMembersThe British Transplantation Society Summer 2025 Newsletter is here to maintain your sunny disposition. .
Weiyi Tan – 2025 Medawar Winner
in BTS NewsThe BTS Spring Newsletter 2025
in BTS Member News, BTS News, BTSMembersThe British Transplantation Society Spring 2025 Newsletter is here to kick off your year. .
The Passing of Dr James F Douglas
in BTS NewsThe BTS Christmas Newsletter 2024
in BTS Member News, BTS News, BTSMembersThe British Transplantation Society Christmas 2024 Newsletter is here to round off your year. .
Chapter of Nurses & AHPs Newsletter Autumn 2024
in Bringing Together Specialities, BTS Member News, BTS NewsThe BTS Autumn Newsletter 2024
in BTS Member News, BTS News, BTSMembersThe British Transplantation Society Autumn 2024 Newsletter is here including the latest news, reports and events. .
The BTS Spring Newsletter 2024
in BTS NewsThe British Transplantation Society Spring 2024 Newsletter is here including the latest news, reports and events. .
The Passing of a Legend – Professor Sir Roy Calne 1930 -2024
in BTS NewsChapter of Nurses & AHPs Newsletter Autumn 2023
in Bringing Together Specialities, BTS Member News, BTS NewsBTS & NHSBT Dragons’ Den Competition
in BTS Member News, BTS NewsBTS Annual Congress 2024 Call for Abstract Submissions
in BTS Member News, BTS NewsThe BTS Spring Newsletter 2024
in BTS NewsChapter of Nurses & AHPs Newsletter Summer 2023
in Bringing Together Specialities, BTS Member News, BTS NewsWhat is happening in BK virus research?
in Bringing Together Specialities, BTS Member News, BTS NewsSir Roy and Lady Calne Pump priming grant for transplantation
in Bringing Together Specialities, BTS Member News, BTS NewsPublication of Organ Utilisation Group Report -Live
in Bringing Together Specialities, BTS Member News, BTS NewsChapter of Nurses & AHPs Newsletter Autumn 2022
in Bringing Together Specialities, BTS Member News, BTS NewsThe BTS Winter Newsletter 2022
in BTS NewsThe British Transplantation Society Winter 2022 Newsletter is here including the latest news, reports and events. .
Passing of Professor Sir Peter J. Morris FRS
in BTS NewsOrgan Donation Week 2022
in BTS NewsNHS Blood and Transplant is urging families to sign up to the NHS Organ Donor Register this September. Adding your name and decision to the NHS Organ Donor Register is the best way to record your decision. Your family will be expected to support what you have decided, so you should also tell them what […]
Chapter of Nurses & AHPs Newsletter Summer 2022
in Bringing Together Specialities, BTS Member News, BTS NewsThe BTS Spring Newsletter 2022
in BTS NewsThe British Transplantation Society Spring 2022 Newsletter is here including the latest news, reports and events. .
Chapter of Nurses Newsletter Spring 2022
in Bringing Together Specialities, BTS Member News, BTS NewsNew Position: Associate Medical Director Research and Development, NHSBT
in BTS NewsNHSBT – Expressions of Interest for the role of Chair of the Kidney Advisory Group – Paediatric Sub Group
in BTS NewsThe BTS Summer 2021 Newsletter
in BTS NewsThe British Transplantation Society Summer 2021 Newsletter is here including the latest news, reports and events. .
ESOT Sections & Committees – Call for Nominations 2021
in BTS News. . We are delighted to announce that our Sections & Committees have opened a number of opportunities to join the boards: . ECTORS | ECTTA | EDTCO | EKITA | ELITA | VCA | BSC | ETAHP | YPT . We encourage you to get involved in your preferred Section/Committee by submitting your nominations and […]
Launch of the Organ Donation and Transplantation 2030 Strategy: Meeting the Need
in BTS NewsA ten-year vision for organ donation and transplantation in the United Kingdom. Increasing consent rates for organ donation and making the most of donated organs for transplant are the two key aims set out in a new UK wide organ donation strategy.
The BTS Spring 2021 Newsletter
in BTS NewsThe British Transplantation Society Spring 2021 Newsletter is here including the latest news, reports and events. .
Sir Roy and Lady Calne Pump Priming Grant for Transplantation
in BTS NewsNIHR & NHSBT Announce £20 Million Funding Competition
in BTS NewsPassing of Prof Roger Williams, CBE
in BTS NewsThe BTS Autumn 2020 Newsletter
in BTS NewsThe British Transplantation Society Autumn 2020 Newsletter is here including the latest news, reports and events. .
Passing of Prof Roger Williams, CBE
in BTS News50th Anniversary Kidney Transplant
in BTS NewsUK Position Statement on the use of Organs from Hepatitis C Viraemic Donors and Increased Infectious Risk Donors in Hepatitis C Negative Recipients
in BTS News, Media Releases & StatementsTransplant Natters – The BTS Nursing Newsletter November Issue
in Bringing Together Specialities, BTS NewsTransplant Natters – The British Transplantation Society Nursing Newsletter November Issue is here including the latest news, interviews and more. Transplant Natters November 2018 Issue Transplant Natters May 2018 Issue
Registration and Call for Papers for the BTS and NHSBT Joint Congress Now Open
in BTS NewsRegistration & Call for Papers for The BTS and NHSBT joint congress at the Harrogate Convention Centre from Wednesday 6th to Friday 8th March 2019 is now open. To find out more information go the Annual Congress area using the link below. .
The BTS Autumn Newsletter
in BTS NewsThe British Transplantation Society Autumn Newsletter is here including the latest news, reports and events. .
Transplant Sustainability and Resilience Summit Summary Report
in BTS NewsThe Transplant Sustainability and Resilience Summit Summary Report is now available to view as a PDF. .
British Transplantation Society Statement on Consultation to review policy on Organ Donation
in BTS News, Media Releases & Statements“ The last decade has seen significant improvements in the organisation of organ donation and in public awareness of the issues around organ donation and transplantation. The British Transplantation Society is very supportive of any review of policy which may lead to an increase in organ donation and transplantation in the United Kingdom and welcomes […]
The 9th International Living Donor Abdominal Conference
in BTS NewsVenue: Matera, Italy Date: 30 August – 1 September 2018 FINAL CALL – Do Not Miss Out! . The 9th International Living Donor Abdominal Conference is being held in Matera, Italy between August 30th and September 1st 2018. This is an excellent meeting addressing all aspects of both living kidney and liver donation. Topics such […]
Transplant Natters – The BTS Nursing Newsletter May 2018 Issue
in Bringing Together Specialities, BTS NewsTransplant Natters – The British Transplantation Society Nursing Newsletter is here including the latest news, interviews and more. . Transplant Natters May 2018 Issue
SaBTO Advisory Committee Recruitment
in BTS NewsThe Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs (SaBTO) is currently recruiting for new members. For more information view the letter below or visit GOV.UK to apply. The closing date for applications is midday on 6 June 2018.
The BTS Spring Newsletter
in BTS NewsThe British Transplantation Society Spring Newsletter is here including the latest news, reports and events. .
SaBTO Publish New Guide to the Microbiological Safety of Human Organs, Tissues and Cells used in Transplantation
in BTS NewsThe committee for the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs has just published a new revision of the guide to the microbiological safety of human organs, tissues and cells used in transplantation, now renamed as the SaBTO Microbiological Safety Guidelines. The new guidelines are available below and on the SaBTO website. .
BTS Hepatitis B and Solid Organ Transplantation Guidelines Available for Consultation.
in BTS NewsWe are pleased to advise that the new ‘BTS Hepatitis B and Solid Organ Transplantation Guidelines’ are available for consultation. . The consultation is open until Wednesday 28th February 2018. Please disseminate this notification through your networks and return comments to the Chair of the Standards Committee at peter.andrews4@nhs.net. The editors wish to thank all […]
UK Guidelines for Living Donor Kidney Transplantation Available for Final Consultation
in BTS NewsWe are pleased to advise that the latest revision of the ‘UK Guidelines for Living Donor Kidney Transplantation’ is available for final consultation. . The consultation is open until Monday 12th February 2018. Please disseminate this notification through your networks and return comments to the Chair of the Standards Committee at peter.andrews4@nhs.net. The editors wish […]
Travelling Fellowships in Transplantation 2017-18
in BTS NewsTravelling Fellowships will usually be awarded annually. Their aim is to benefit transplant patients and to commemorate the work of the St John Ambulance Air Wing 1972-1993. . The purpose of the awards is to enable the recipient to visit other Transplant Centres in the United Kingdom or abroad to widen their knowledge and experience. […]
Derek Gray (1950-2017): A Tribute
in BTS NewsDerek Gray (1950-2017) Sir Peter J Morris pays tribute to one of Oxford’s outstanding academic surgeons who brought great renown to the department in the field of pancreatic islet transplantation. In 1976 I was interviewing several applicants for the post of Senior House Officer on the new Renal Transplant Unit of the Nuffield Department […]
Behavioural Research Funding Call Launch
in BTS NewsNHSBT recently launched a funding application call for Behavioural research; please see links below for your information. Applications close on the 22nd September 2017
BRS Conference Online Survey
in BTS NewsDear Colleagues, Thank you to everyone who attended the 2017 BRS Conference and to all who provided helpful feedback. This will be invaluable is helping us to plan future meetings. In addition, we would like to get views about future meetings from a broad range of people across the UK renal community. I would therefore […]
Kidney Research UK Educational Bursaries
in BTS NewsKidney Research UK is pleased to announce the availability of educational bursaries to support the dissemination of research into renal transplantation at European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT) Congress 2017. Closing date for applications 4 August 2017.
Alan Ting (1943-2017)
in BTS NewsAlan Ting (1943-2017) Alan Ting who was one of a number of outstanding scientists in the field of histocompatibility and a prominent member of the BTS in the past died suddenly in April 2017. Alan Ting was born in Sydney Australia and after schooling he undertook an Honours degree in Zoology graduating BSc Hons. […]
Kidney Health: Delivering Excellence – Progress report for 2017 is published
in BTS NewsDownload the full report and read a synopsis by Fiona Loud, co-author Kidney Health: Delivering Excellence, co-chair Kidney Health Partnership Board.
BTS Response to the Scottish Government’s Consultation on Legislation on Organ Donation
in BTS News“The BTS has submitted a response to the Scottish government’s consultation on legislation on organ donation. The response includes results of the ‘opt out’ survey undertaking at Congress, in which 66% of respondents favour a change in legislation. The response has been written by Antonia Cronin, as Chair of the Ethics Committee, and has agreement […]
Professor Sir Roy Calne pays tribute to Thomas Starzl
in BTS NewsDear BTS member, As you will be aware, the pioneer of transplantation Thomas Starzl died at the weekend. I am very grateful to Professor Sir Roy Calne for agreeing to write an obituary for the society members, and for writing such a heartfelt piece from someone who knew Tom. Please take time to read it […]
Call for funding for Community Initiatives
in BTS News, Media Releases & StatementsLiving Donor Transplantation for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Communities NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) have commissioned the National Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Transplant Alliance to manage the delivery of a Living donor Transplantation Initiative, up until March 2018. The funding of £90,000 is in response to a recent decline in the number of living donor transplantations among BAME (Black, […]
Masters Degree in Transplantation, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
in BTS NewsUniversity of Liverpool has launched a suite of 4 modules related to transplantation sciences for transplant surgeons, nephrologists and urologists. Experience in these subspecialties is essential. These modules are offered wholly online study using an interactive electronic platform, which produces a high quality interface for learning and teaching through interactive keynote lectures, discussion board and […]
Statement on media coverage
in BTS News, Media Releases & StatementsStatement on media coverage about organ donation and women carrying babies diagnosed with non-survivable conditions In response to a number of media articles implying that women carrying babies with a non-survivable condition will be pressurised into proceeding with their pregnancy in order to donate their babies organs, the British Transplantation Society has issued the following […]
Council Strategy meeting report
in BTS NewsAt the first meeting of the BTS executive following on from a very successful Congress in Bournemouth in March 2015, it was decided that a review of the strategy of the Society was timely.
Professor Mike Nicholson to feature in a BBC Lifeline Appeal
in BTS NewsTaking Organ Transplantation to 2020
in BTS NewsThe British Transplantation Society (BTS) warmly welcomes the publication by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) of their strategic plan, ‘Taking Organ Transplantation to 2020’. This provides an excellent platform on which to develop transplantation services in the UK over the next few years. Professor Anthony Warrens, President of the BTS, commented: ‘This programme of work […]
New guidelines for living organ donation from prisoners
in BTS NewsLiving donor transplantation (LDT) is now established practice in the UK and represents 38% of overall solid organ transplant activity. The safety and welfare of living donors is paramount. Living donor kidney transplantation (LDKT) accounts for 97% of LDT activity and is justified on the basis of excellent patient and transplant outcomes, low donor risk […]