DTI Foundation participates in the 2026 Catalonia Transplant Coordinators Meeting
DTI Foundation participated in the 2026 meeting of organ and tissue transplant coordinators of Catalonia, organized by the Catalan Transplant Organization (OCATT) and held in Barcelona.
The meeting brought together professionals from the Catalan donation and transplantation system to address key clinical and organizational aspects, as well as to share experiences and review recent activity.
The programme included several roundtable discussions focused on:
- updates in organ donation
- donation outside the hospital setting
- family interviews and refusals
- updates on substances of human origin (SoHO)
- new biovigilance tools (SNISP)
- limits in kidney donation
Sessions included transplant coordinators and specialists from leading hospitals such as Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Vall d’Hebron, Hospital de Bellvitge, Hospital de Sant Pau, Hospital del Mar, Germans Trias i Pujol, Arnau de Vilanova (Lleida) and Hospital Josep Trueta (Girona), among others.
Beyond the technical content, the meeting highlighted the role of transplant coordinators and the teams involved in the donation process. These professionals work in complex clinical environments, where coordination, decision-making and communication are essential to ensure the system operates effectively.
Their work is fundamental to maintaining the continuity, quality and effectiveness of donation and transplantation programmes.
DTI Foundation continues to engage in these types of forums, focused on knowledge exchange and the continuous improvement of donation and transplantation systems.
40 years of donation after circulatory death marked at Hospital Clínic Barcelona
Hospital Clínic Barcelona recently hosted a commemorative event marking the 40th anniversary of the first donation after circulatory death, highlighting four decades of clinical progress, innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration in organ donation and transplantation.
Organised in collaboration with the Private Foundation Món Clínic Barcelona, the event brought together leading professionals in the field to reflect on the evolution of donation after circulatory death and its growing role in modern transplantation programmes.
The session, coordinated by David Paredes-Zapata and Ángel Ruiz, included the participation of experts such as Dr. Martí Manyalich and Dr. Gabriel Gondolesi, who emphasised the importance of continued collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation in advancing clinical practice.
A key moment of the event was the presentation of the book Trascender. Historias sobre la donación y el trasplante en la piel de los protagonistas, which offers a perspective on organ donation and transplantation through real-life experiences of patients, families, and healthcare professionals, highlighting the human dimension of this field.
The anniversary also served to recognise the ongoing work of multidisciplinary teams involved in donation and transplantation, as well as the essential role of donors and their families, whose contribution remains fundamental to making transplantation possible.
DTI Foundation at CAST 2025 in Kuwait
DTI Foundation is taking part this week in the 19th Congress of the Asian Society of Transplantation (CAST 2025), held from 26 to 29 November at the Grand Hyatt in Kuwait. Under the theme “In search of models that fit our societies”, the congress gathers international leaders in organ donation and transplantation to exchange knowledge, experiences, and context-adapted models.
DTI Foundation is represented by Dr. Martí Manyalich, President of the Foundation, and Dr. David Paredes, who contribute to key scientific sessions focused on donation program development and strengthening transplantation systems worldwide.
Beyond the scientific program, CAST 2025 provides an excellent platform to enhance international networking, foster new strategic alliances, and reinforce ongoing collaborations with institutions across Asia and beyond. Through this participation, DTI Foundation continues to promote global cooperation and partnership-building in the field of organ donation and transplantation.
World Organ Donation Day: A Global Commitment to Life
Barcelona, 14 October 2025
Every year, World Organ Donation Day reminds us of the extraordinary power of generosity — the act of giving life to others.
At DTI Foundation (Donation and Transplantation Institute), our mission is to transform that generosity into action. For more than two decades, we have worked with ministries of health, hospitals, and international organisations to strengthen donation and transplantation systems worldwide.
Through education, consultancy, and research, DTI promotes ethical and sustainable frameworks that ensure every donation is performed with transparency, equity, and respect.
“Organ donation is more than a medical procedure — it is an expression of solidarity that unites humanity,”
says Dr. Martí Manyalich, President of DTI Foundation.
Today, we honour all donors and their families whose generosity makes life possible, and we reaffirm our commitment to continue building a global culture where organ donation becomes part of life.
💚 Together, we give life.
Learn more at www.dtifoundation.com
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.
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.