Dear Colleagues, Dear Friends,
The 19th Congress of ESOT will take place in Copenhagen, the beautiful capital of Denmark. The ESOT 2019 Congress will cover all areas of transplantation, both basic science and clinical aspects. Some of the major topics of the Congress will be: from ancient legends to modern miracles, the importance of advances in molecular medicine for solid organ transplantation, and tissue engineering. These, together with other hot topics from all areas of transplantation will be presented in a program developed by world leading transplant physicians, surgeons and scientists.
Solid organ transplantation has a long history in Denmark. Kismeyer and Simonsen are among the real pioneers developing Transplant Immunology since the early sixties. Since then, all types of organ transplantation have evolved in Denmark to high international standards. We are therefore delighted and honoured that ESOT selected Copenhagen for its prestigious Congress. Copenhagen is an ideal congress city, known to be a safe, eco-friendly and bike friendly capital city. It has extensive green areas and a harbor so clean that you can swim in it. Transportation from the modern congress centre to the city is easy and short, so time can be spent efficiently. After an intense day at the Congress, relaxation in cosy Copenhagen will be a delight. Get inspired by awardwinning new Nordic cuisine, the impressive mixture of historic and modern Danish design and architecture, Royal Castles, see the Little Mermaid or take a tour through the old canals. On behalf of the Danish Transplantation Society and on behalf of the Congress Organizing Committee we warmly welcome you to ESOT 2019 in Copenhagen.
Allan Rasmussen and Finn Gustafsson
Congress Chairs
