DTI Foundation at the World Transplant Games and IPSOT Symposium in Dresden
DTI Foundation had the honor of being present at two major international events in Dresden, Germany: the World Transplant Games 2025 and the IPSOT Symposium – Impact of Physical Activity Before and After Solid Organ Transplantation.
Our colleague Dr. Mauricio Galvão represented DTI Foundation in these highly inspiring and useful meetings, which brought together experts, professionals, and transplant recipients from around the world. Both events highlighted the importance of sport, physical activity, and quality of life after transplantation.
At DTI Foundation, we are committed to supporting initiatives that raise awareness and improve the lives of patients and families in the field of organ donation and transplantation.
📰 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.
DTI Representation at HUPE 63rd Scientific Congress
DTI Foundation announces participation at HUPE Scientific Congress on “Longevity & Health”
DTI Foundation is delighted to share that Dr. Chloë Ballesté Delpierre, our Medical Director and Associate Professor at the University of Barcelona, has been invited to serve as a speaker and moderator at the 63rd Scientific Congress of Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto (HUPE). The program will focus on “Longevity & Health”, providing a platform for scientific progress in transplantation, patient care, and innovation.
Dr. Ballesté’s dual role reflects DTI’s mission to blend clinical leadership, academic rigor, and global collaboration. By contributing to sessions on topics such as healthy aging, transplant innovations, and systemic resilience, she will help shape the future narrative in healthcare.
This engagement underscores DTI Foundation’s commitment to engaging in strategic scientific forums and sharing expertise that drives change.
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DTI’s Leadership at ESOT Congress 2025 & Glimpse of ESOT 2027
DTI Foundation at ESOT 2025 — forging a sustainable path forward
London, June 29 – July 2, 2025: DTI Foundation proudly joined ESOT Congress 2025, centered on the theme “Nurturing a sustainable transplantation journey”.
Our team—represented by Dr. Chloë Ballesté Delpierre (Medical Director), Dr. Mauricio Galvão (International Cooperation Advisor), and Joaquim Albiol (Head of R&D)—was actively engaged in the global dialogue to design more equitable, ethical, and sustainable transplant systems globally.
A new chapter: Dr. Chloë Ballesté Delpierre as Co‑Chair of ESOT Congress 2027
We are honored to announce that Dr. Chloë Ballesté Delpierre will serve as Co‑Chair of ESOT Congress 2027, to be held in Prague from September 26–29, 2027, alongside Umberto Cillo.
The congress theme, “Mens et Machina: Human‑centred transplantation in an AI world”, will explore the crossroads between human expertise and technological innovation.
In her new role, Dr. Ballesté will significantly influence the scientific program and contribute to strengthening DTI’s presence in future global transplantation initiatives.
DTI Foundation launches its TikTok channel!
DTI Foundation is now on TikTok — bringing organ donation and transplantation awareness to a whole new level!
Our goal is to engage younger audiences through short, creative, and impactful content that educates and inspires. Expect real stories, fun challenges, key facts, and a fresh take on the human side of transplantation.
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DTI Foundation drives organ donation and transplantation forward from Cairo
From 18 to 20 June 2025, the Tolip Golden Plaza Hotel in Cairo hosted the 4th Congress of the African Society of Transplantation (ASOT), a flagship event for transplant professionals across Africa. DTI Foundation was honoured to participate as a collaborating society, underscoring our commitment to building sustainable donation and transplantation systems on the continent. ccg-eg.org
1. Global expertise, local impact
Dr Chloë Ballesté (Medical Director) and Dr David Paredes (Advisor for Organ Donation and Transplantation) delivered lectures on topics such as the rollout of DCD programmes, hospital workflow optimisation and innovative training frameworks for multidisciplinary teams. Their sessions illustrated how DTI Foundation’s capacity-building model can be tailored to Africa’s diverse healthcare realities.
2. Strategic partnerships
Our experts held bilateral meetings with Congress President Dr Gamal Saadi, Dr May Hassaballa, and delegations from Egypt, South Africa, Kenya and Ghana to explore collaboration opportunities:
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developing national donation plans in Egyptian university hospitals;
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strengthening renal transplant coordination networks in East Africa;
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launching regional mentoring programmes on organ preservation.
3. Looking ahead
DTI Foundation will continue to work hand in hand with ASOT to reinforce technical and regulatory capacity across Africa, united by one mission: saving more lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation. A joint training calendar and a best-practice exchange hub between African and European teams will be announced shortly.
💚Berga hosts “Donem Vida”: promoting donation culture with DTI Foundation
Berga, June 6, 2025 – The Pavelló de Suècia hosted “Donem Vida”, a heartfelt event commemorating Organ and Tissue Donor Day (June 4), as part of the cultural program “La Patum tot l’any”. Supported by the City of Berga, OCATT, ATHC, and DTI Foundation, the gathering brought together healthcare professionals, transplant recipients, and local residents united by a shared commitment to donation.
The event’s visual symbol—a human figure offering a beating heart, echoing the drum of La Patum—embodied the selfless act of giving life.
Reflection, emotion, and tribute
The afternoon featured talks from healthcare experts, moving stories from transplant recipients, and the presentation of the ATHC’s 30th Anniversary commemorative statuette, designed by Salvador Vinyes, artist and liver transplant recipient.
Hosted by journalist Xavi Rossinyol, the event included speeches by Andrea Corominas (City Council of Berga), Montse Collado (ATHC VicePresident), Dr. Martí Manyalich (DTI Foundation President), Jaume Tort (OCATT Director), and Salvador Vinyes.
DTI Foundation: global reach, local impact
Present in 113 countries and having trained over 20,000 professionals in the last 30 years, DTI Foundation works to make organ donation a global, accessible, and ethical reality. Its involvement in Berga highlights how global expertise can support meaningful, community-level initiatives.
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🌐 Transplants Without Borders: Dr. Chloë Ballesté leads the international conversation on NefroLateShow
When medical knowledge is shared, it saves lives. When it crosses borders, it transforms entire systems. On Thursday, June 5th, Dr. Chloë Ballesté Delpierre, Medical Director of DTI Foundation, was the featured guest on the program NefroLateShow, in an episode titled “Transplants Without Borders.”
A human puzzle against inequality
Aired at 9:30 PM CET, the episode featured Dr. Ballesté’s insights on leading international cooperation projects that, in her words, “bring real-life opportunities to countries around the world.”
Her central message: innovation must not remain within the walls of a single hospital. “Innovation and collaboration are the foundation of a transplant system that is accessible to everyone. Together, we turn the act of donating into a tangible form of hope,” she stated, highlighting the essential role of partnerships between professionals, administrations, and NGOs in building quality and equity in transplant systems.
Stories that humanize cooperation
The episode also featured the touching account of a cross-kidney transplant, narrated by the donor and recipient themselves—a powerful example of the emotional depth and human connection inherent in such acts.
DTI Foundation: global pulse of cooperation
Dr. Ballesté’s participation underscores DTI Foundation’s global footprint in the health sector. The foundation’s work is structured around three core pillars:
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Transformational training: over 20,000 professionals trained in 113 countries during more than 30 years through TPM programs, enhancing donor detection and improving transplant systems.
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Advanced consulting: supporting hospitals in implementing ethical and efficient protocols.
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Cutting-edge research: leading studies on organ preservation and equitable allocation systems, with 12 publications in 2024 and over 5 international seminars.
Each initiative strengthens networks that save more lives.
A new kind of leadership
Dr. Ballesté’s presence on a medical outreach program exemplifies the humanistic leadership that defines DTI Foundation. Medicine here goes beyond the operating room—it becomes a tool for global transformation. Her words are a reminder that, when done right, cooperation generates lasting global impact.
National Organ Donor Day: inspiring hope and solidarity with DTI Foundation
Barcelona, June 5, 2025 – Under the slogan “To donate is to give life”, Spain marked National Organ Donor Day with a surge of heartfelt and committed initiatives. In Barcelona, the Donor Walk became a living testament of gratitude: hundreds of participants, from transplant recipients to donor families, walked together along iconic avenues, turning each step into a tribute to those who provided a second chance at life.
A day of community and gratitude
The route, starting at the Ciutadella tunnel and ending at the waterfront, blended reflective silences with bursts of applause and embraces. At key stops, transplanted patients shared their stories alongside loved ones, while NGO volunteers reminded attendees of the donor’s powerful gift. At the finish, a human chain formed in front of City Hall, sealing a symbolic pact: every heartbeat can become life for another.
Amid the crowd, Dr. David Paredes, transplant coordinator at Hospital Clínic and consultant for DTI Foundation, walked side by side with the community. His conviction resonates:
“Innovation and collaboration are the foundation of an accessible transplant system for all. Together, we turn the act of donating into tangible hope.”
DTI Foundation: global impact and lasting legacy
DTI Foundation shares the vision of a world where donation is a natural act. Our work, operating in 113 countries for over 30 years, focuses on three pillars:
- Transformative training: Transplant Procurement Management (TPM) programs have trained more than 20,000 participants, enhancing donor identification and transplant network quality.
- Advanced consultancy: we partner with hospitals to implement ethical and agile protocols. Thanks to these collaborations, average donor management time has decreased by 30%.
- Cutting-edge research: we lead studies on organ preservation and fair allocation systems, with 12 publications in 2024 and over 5 international seminars.
Every DTI Foundation initiative amplifies impact: it’s a promise of more lives saved and families reunited.
You can give life too
This National Organ Donor Day reminds us that every conversation, every signature in the registry, counts. Learn more, talk to your loved ones, and join the donor community. Because giving life is the bravest, most generous act.
Dr. Martí Manyalich, President of DTI Foundation, Appointed Councilor-at-Large for Europe of The Transplantation Society (TTS)
We are pleased to announce that Martí Manyalich, President of DTI Foundation, has been appointed Councilor-at-Large for Europe for The Transplantation Society (TTS), the leading international organization in the field of organ donation and transplantation.
This appointment highlights Martí Manyalich’s leadership and commitment to improving global organ donation and transplantation systems. With his extensive background in both science and international project management, he will play a key role in advancing new initiatives within TTS.
At DTI Foundation, we reaffirm our commitment to the global mission of saving lives through organ donation and transplantation, and we are confident that Martí Manyalich’s new role at TTS will significantly contribute to advancing these objectives.
📌 Read more about this news in the TTS newsletter here.
