DTI Foundation

11/10/2026

10/10/2026

🌍 Advancing organ, tissue and cell donation through international collaboration

DTI Foundation is pleased to be represented at the 36th Meeting of the CDPTO and the 20th European Day for Organ, Tissue and Cell Donation, held in Pafos, Cyprus.

These meetings are valuable opportunities for the scientific and medical community to exchange knowledge, share experiences and strengthen the international collaboration that drives progress in donation and transplantation.

It is particularly meaningful to reconnect with Christalla Despoti, a respected colleague and a key figure in the development of organ donation in Cyprus.

Our sincere thanks to Dr Andrea P. Soloukiades and the organisers for bringing together professionals committed to advancing donation and transplantation.

🤝 Working together to improve donation and transplantation practices and expand opportunities for patients worldwide.

18/08/2026

🌍 OVERCOMING THE ORGAN SHORTAGE CHALLENGE

The global shortage of organs for transplantation remains one of the greatest challenges facing the transplant community. Addressing it requires innovation, knowledge sharing and stronger international collaboration.

The AFRAN (African Association nephrology) Transplant Committee, in collaboration with the Donation and Transplantation Institute - DTI Foundation invites you to its 12th Webinar, bringing together two key topics in modern transplantation:

🫀 Donation After Circulatory Death (DCD)
🫘 Kidney Transplantation in Highly Sensitized Recipients

Two critical areas with the potential to expand access to transplantation and improve outcomes for patients waiting for a life-saving transplant.

📅 Friday, August 21, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM GMT
💻 Online

🔗 Register now:
https://lnkd.in/e-T7b-UK

Join experts and colleagues Dr. Julieta Santillan and Dr.Pedro Ventura-Aguiar from across the transplant community for an engaging discussion on how we can continue to overcome the organ shortage challenge together.

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27/06/2026

🏥 Lille, Francia. ESPGHAN 2026.

Nuestra directora médica Chloé Ballesté presentó en el mayor congreso europeo de gastroenterología pediátrica sobre algo que nos importa profundamente: mejorar el acceso al trasplante hepático en niños.

Solo el 10% de las necesidades globales de trasplante están cubiertas. DTI Foundation trabaja cada día para cambiar esa cifra — formando a los profesionales que hacen posible más trasplantes en más países.

Orgullosos de estar en la conversación más importante. 💙

Lille

14/06/2026

El 80,1% de los españoles apoya la donación de órganos, pero solo el 7,2% ha formalizado su decisión. A pesar del aumento en la disposición a donar, persiste una importantísima brecha entre intención y acción. Un llamado a la reflexión en el Día Nacional del Donante de órganos.

11/06/2026

DTI Foundation has officially launched the EU-funded project “Building a Sustainable Organ Donation and Transplantation Program in Guyana”, a 31-month initiative funded by the European Union under the EU Global Gateway and implemented as part of the Guyana HealthNext: Training, Research and Development programme, coordinated by Expertise France.
Led by DTI Foundation, in close partnership with the Ministry of Health of Guyana, HOATTA, Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, GPHC, Instituto de Imunogenética (IGEN), Brazil, and Hospital do Rim, São Paulo, Brazil, the project aims to strengthen Guyana’s national capacity in organ donation and transplantation and respond to the growing burden of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease.
The mission began with a formal kick-off meeting at the Ministry of Health in Georgetown, bringing together national authorities, clinical specialists and international partners to align on the project’s objectives and define a shared strategic direction.
Throughout the week, DTI Foundation’s team of experts worked across three parallel technical workstreams.
The HLA Assessment Team, composed of Eduard Palou, together with Renata Fantini Machado and Gisele Fabianne Rampim from Instituto de Imunogenética (IGEN), Brazil, assessed the national HLA laboratory at NPHRL, reviewing infrastructure, equipment, human resources, training needs and quality systems to define a roadmap towards a fully certified and operational laboratory.
The Nephrology, Donation and Transplantation Team, composed of Brian Álvarez and Pedro Ventura, conducted a clinical needs assessment across GPHC and regional hospitals, engaging with clinical and administrative teams to evaluate the full transplant pathway, from CKD diagnosis and management to living donor programme expansion and readiness for deceased donor kidney transplantation.
The Governance and Regional Coordination Team, composed of Chloë Ballesté and Ola Rudak, held strategic meetings with the Ministry of Health, HOATTA, Expertise France, PAHO, CARICOM and the national communication team to align governance, implementation arrangements and opportunities for regional cooperation across the Caribbean.
The closing session brought together national and international stakeholders, with each expert team presenting the conclusions from its respective technical workstream, covering agreed priorities and next steps across HLA laboratory development, nephrology and transplantation, and governance and regional coordination.
DTI Foundation leaves Georgetown with a solid technical baseline, agreed priorities and a clear implementation roadmap. We look forward to continuing this important work with Guyana’s national authorities, HOATTA, Expertise France and all partners.
Read the full news on DTI Foundation’s website:

DTI Foundation has officially launched the EU-funded project “Building a Sustainable Organ

11/06/2026

📢💚 ¿Cómo vive un niño o una niña con un órgano trasplantado? ¿Qué retos y aprendizajes acompañan a las familias en este camino?

Te invitamos al webinar "Infancia, Familia y Trasplante: Crecer con un Órgano Donado", una conversación enriquecedora con:

👩‍💼 Macarena Dastis Arias, presidenta de ANiNATH y madre de un niño trasplantado hepático.
👨‍⚕️ Dr. David Paredes, especialista en donación y trasplante.

📅 16 de junio
🕓 16:00 h (CET)
💻 Online y gratuito

✅ Inscríbete aquí:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OpXw6rLnSQKtS-Y9lFyLGg

Una oportunidad para conocer de cerca la realidad de la infancia trasplantada, el papel de las familias y la importancia de la donación de órganos. 🤝💚

DTI Foundation

09/06/2026

📚✨ Learning beyond the classroom.

Today, students from the DTI Master’s Program, in partnership with the University of Barcelona, visited Hospital Clínic Barcelona to gain first-hand exposure to one of Europe’s leading healthcare institutions.

From clinical practice to healthcare organization and transplantation excellence, the visit offered a unique opportunity to see how theory becomes reality.

A big thank you to our DTI team members Maria Barros, Joaquim Albiol, Maite Pujol, and Hector Velasco for accompanying the students and sharing their knowledge throughout the day.

🌍 Preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders through real-world learning experiences.

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08/06/2026

Hoy celebramos con enorme ilusión el inicio de la pasantía del Dr. Gade Ngom, de Senegal, en el Hospital Universitario A Coruña.
Esta estancia formativa se enmarca en las Pepe Buitron Scholarships de DTI Foundation, un programa que promueve la formación de profesionales comprometidos con el desarrollo de la donación y el trasplante de órganos y tejidos en sus países.
Gracias al apoyo de la Fundación María José Jove, el Dr. Ngom podrá seguir ampliando sus conocimientos y experiencia en este ámbito, con el objetivo de contribuir, a su regreso a Senegal, al fortalecimiento de la actividad de donación y trasplante en el Hospital de Thiès y a generar un impacto real en la vida de más pacientes.
Queremos expresar nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a la Fundación María José Jove por hacer posible esta oportunidad, y al CHUAC por su colaboración y acogida durante esta etapa formativa.
Desde DTI Foundation seguimos apostando por la formación, la cooperación internacional y el compromiso de profesionales que trabajan para mejorar los sistemas de donación y trasplante en todo el mundo.
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06/06/2026

Today, on World Transplant Day, we celebrate the extraordinary gift of life that transplantation makes possible.

Behind every transplant is a powerful story: a donor whose generosity creates hope, a family whose courage transforms loss into legacy, and healthcare professionals whose dedication makes new beginnings possible.

At DTI Foundation, we believe that transplantation is one of humanity’s greatest expressions of solidarity. It reminds us that even in the most difficult moments, compassion can connect lives, cross borders, and build a healthier future for all.

Today, we honor donors, recipients, families, coordinators, and medical teams around the world. Their commitment inspires us to continue working towards stronger donation and transplantation systems, greater equity in access to care, and more lives saved.

Every donor is a hero. Every transplant is a second chance. Every life renewed is a reminder of what we can achieve together.

Happy World Transplant Day. Together, we transform generosity into life.

DTI Foundation 💙🌍