Meeting in Dresden: experience exchange with the DSO
The DTI Foundation team, represented by Dr. Mauricio Galvão and Dr. David Paredes, took part between September 29 and October 1, 2025, in a series of hospital visits in the northeast and eastern regions of Germany, at the invitation of the Deutsche Stiftung Organtransplantation (DSO).
The aim of this mission was to exchange experiences with organ donation coordination teams, thus strengthening mutual learning and international collaboration in the field of organ donation and transplantation.
The visit concluded on September 30 at the University Hospital of Dresden, where the official photograph was taken together with:
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Dr. Sandra Loder
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Sepp Höhne
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Dr. Anne Trabitzsch
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Konrad Pleul
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Prof. Kristian Barlinn
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Dr. Félix Pfeifer
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Dr. Markus Dengl
DTI Foundation would like to sincerely thank the DSO, and especially Dr. Axel Rahmel, Dr. Sandra Loder and Dr. Félix Pfeifer, for their initiative and full support of this visit, which reinforces our shared commitment to saving lives through organ donation and transplantation.
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Welcome Session of the 22nd Edition of the Master in Applied Research in Donation and Transplantation
Today we officially welcomed the students of the 22nd edition of the Master in Applied Research in Donation and Transplantation, a 100% online program with weekly Live Sessions that combine flexibility, interaction, and collaborative learning.
This edition brings together 20 students from 14 different countries, reflecting the truly international and multidisciplinary spirit of the program. Most participants are physicians from various specialties, joined by nurses and professionals in biomedicine enriching the training with their diverse perspectives.
The program is led by Dr. Ricard Valero, together with Dr. Chloë Ballesté, Carmen Blanco, and Maite Pujol, a dedicated team that will guide participants throughout their academic and professional journey.
The welcome session marked the beginning of a transformative path that goes beyond academic knowledge: to prepare leaders capable of advancing organ donation and transplantation in their countries and contributing to a positive global impact.
From DTI Foundation, we warmly welcome all participants and wish them a year full of learning, collaboration, and success.
Success in Barcelona: Phase 3 Graduation of the MODHS-MOT Case Managers Development Program
From September 1 to 5, Barcelona proudly hosted Phase 3 – Preceptorship & Graduation of the MODHS-MOT Case Managers Development Program, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This graduation is much more than an academic achievement: it represents a new generation of professionals committed to strengthening the organ donation and transplantation system in Saudi Arabia.
At Donation and Transplantation Institute – DTI Foundation, we firmly believe that training saves lives. Sharing knowledge, building capacities, and fostering international cooperation are key steps toward our mission: ensuring that every patient in need has a second chance.
We thank all participants and partners for making this milestone possible. The journey continues, along with our commitment to the health and lives of patients around the world.
📰 DTI Foundation at the World Transplant Congress, San Francisco
San Francisco, August 2025 — A delegation from DTI Foundation travelled to the World Transplant Congress (WTC 2025) to engage with the global transplantation community. Throughout the meeting our team:
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Shared experience. We presented ongoing projects in organ-donation training, quality improvement and international cooperation.
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Learned from leaders. Sessions on innovation, equitable access and digital health offered valuable insights that will enrich our programmes.
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Built alliances. Informal discussions and scheduled meetings opened the door to new collaborations with transplant centres, patient associations and technology partners on five continents.
Back in Barcelona, the team will use what it learned in San Francisco to strengthen DTI Foundation’s training courses, consultancy work and research initiatives, always with the goal of expanding safe and ethical transplantation worldwide. We thank the WTC organisers and every colleague who shared ideas with us during these inspiring days.
Applications Open for Pepe Buitrón Scholarships – DCD Course
We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Pepe Buitrón Scholarships to attend the upcoming Controlled Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) course, organized by the DTI Foundation.
These scholarships aim to support healthcare professionals in enhancing their knowledge and skills in the field of organ and tissue donation, with the goal of strengthening transplant programs worldwide.
📅 Application deadline: September 15, 2025
Selected candidates will receive a scholarship covering the full tuition fee of the course. Evaluation will be based on professional experience, personal motivation, and commitment to improving the donation system in their professional environment.
ℹ️ More information on eligibility and the application process: https://dtifoundation.com/scholarships-pepe-butiron/
🎓 Another edition of the UB&DTI International Master in Donation and Transplantation of Organs, Tissues and Cells Comes to a Close
DTI Foundation proudly celebrates the successful completion of a new edition of the International Master in Donation and Transplantation of Organs, Tissues and Cells, developed in collaboration with the University of Barcelona (UB). This academic alliance strengthens our shared commitment to excellence in education and the global promotion of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
This master program, internationally recognized, goes far beyond medical and scientific training. Its core mission is to foster ethical leadership, global cooperation, and a deep commitment to human life, empowering professionals to transform healthcare systems worldwide.
A Strategic Partnership with Global Impact
The collaboration between UB and DTI Foundation has resulted in a unique program, blending the academic excellence of one of Europe’s top universities with the international and practical expertise of a pioneering institution in the field of donation and transplantation.
Our graduates are now fully equipped to become agents of change, advocating for donation as a universal human right and promoting ethical, sustainable, and inclusive health systems.
Commitment, Excellence, and Transformation
This achievement was made possible thanks to the dedication of our students, the involvement of our faculty, and the coordinated work of the teams from DTI and the University of Barcelona. Together, we form an international community united by a shared goal:
🔗 To empower future leaders in transplantation and ensure donation becomes a global, ethical, and sustainable practice.
Congratulations to this new generation of leaders! 🌍
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this edition possible, especially to our graduates, who now carry not only knowledge but also purpose and values. Congratulations on becoming part of a global movement to save and improve lives around the world.
“La Campania fa scuola nella gestione del prelievo di organi.” TPM in Italia!
“La Campania fa scuola nella gestione del prelievo di organi.”
That’s how several Italian media outlets described the recent TPM (Transplant Procurement Management) course held in Caserta, organized locally by Sara Mascarin and Gabriela Morini our outstanding collaborators in Italy.
The course featured the participation of Dr. Chloë Ballesté Delpierre and Dr. Mauricio Galvão, experienced TPM trainers from DTI Foundation, who shared their expertise with transplant coordinators from across the country.
Outlets like Il Mattino, Gazzetta di Napoli or Napoli Village highlighted this successful training and its contribution to the development of the Campania region and the Italian transplant system:
📌 Il Mattino https://lnkd.in/dJdhSwsn
📌 Napoli Village
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📌 Gazzetta di Napoli
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This initiative reflects the mission of DTI Foundation: empowering healthcare professionals through education to strengthen donation systems and save lives.
Dr. Wade Stedman visits DTI Foundation as part of Churchill Fellowship
DTI Foundation recently welcomed Dr. Wade Stedman, an intensive care specialist from Sydney, Australia, who is currently undertaking a Churchill Fellowship to explore how different countries manage organ donation after voluntary assisted dying.
During his visit to Barcelona, Dr. Stedman met with Dr. Gabriel Moreno at Hospital de Bellvitge, and held meetings with Dr. Jaume Tort and Dr. Aurora Navarro at OCATT. He concluded his visit at DTI Foundation, exchanging insights with Chloë Ballesté, Mauricio Galvão, and Maria Barros, project manager at DTI.
Prior to visiting Catalonia, Dr. Stedman had conducted field visits in Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Madrid, learning from different institutional approaches and ethical frameworks around this complex area of clinical practice.
At DTI Foundation, we are proud to support international knowledge exchange and actively contribute to initiatives that strengthen organ donation and transplantation systems worldwide.
🔗 Read more about Dr. Stedman’s Churchill Fellowship
DTI Foundation participates in the Saudi Transplant Congress 2025 – 1st SCOT Annual Meeting
DTI Foundation proudly took part in the Saudi Transplant Congress 2025 – 1st SCOT Annual Meeting, a landmark event for the transplant community in the Middle East.
Our colleagues Dr. Brian Álvarez, Dr. David Paredes-Zapata, and Dr. Marco Sacchi represented the foundation at this international congress, sharing their expertise and commitment to improving global organ donation and transplantation systems.
The discussions held — particularly around Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) — reflect the growing momentum in the region to strengthen transplant programs. The event served as a clear example of how international collaboration and knowledge sharing can drive real progress in global health.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our representatives for their leadership and dedication, and we congratulate the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation (SCOT) and Dr. Talal Al Goufi for the outstanding organization of a congress that fostered innovation, collaboration, and shared action.
Together, we make organ donation possible — everywhere.
✨ XXXV edition of the TPM Course by DTI Foundation✨
A new group of professionals has completed their training in Transplant Procurement Management (TPM), joining a global community committed to saving lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
💙 Thank you to all participants for your dedication and enthusiasm! Now, the real impact begins: every piece of knowledge acquired will translate into opportunities for patients in different regions of the world.
📽️ We invite you to watch the course summary video here. Together, we continue to expand boundaries in donation and transplantation.
