🚨Great news! The BTS Dragons’ Den deadline has been EXTENDED to 20th January! Missed the first cut-off? You’ve got another chance to bring your ideas to life. ⏰ New deadline: 5pm, Monday 20 January 2026 👉 Submit your entry here: bit.ly/4mCd9wp #BTSCongress #BTSDragonsDen

The Royal College of Surgeons of England has released its latest press statement highlighting ongoing challenges within the UK surgical workforce. We fully support the College’s commitment to addressing these issues and driving meaningful improvements across the profession!

🚨Final Call! 📢 The BTS–ILTOS International Liver Transplant Oncology Symposium is next week (12–13 Dec) at the Fetal Medicine Research Institute. Register here 👉 bts.org.uk/bts-internat... #WeAreBTS

⏳Final Call! Abstracts Close Tomorrow! 📣The BTS Annual Congress 2026 takes place 4–6 March at Venue Cymru, Llandudno. 🌍This year’s theme: Advancing diversity - Promoting equity 👩‍⚕️Join 550+ experts in organ donation and transplantation. 📄Submit your abstract by 25 Nov 2025 at 09:00 bit.ly/46WWEXp

🎉 Happy #AHPsDay! Today we celebrate the incredible Allied Health Professionals who support transplant patients with expertise, compassion, and care. Thank you for all that you do 💙 #WeAreBTS #Transplantation #AHPsInTransplantCare

October is #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth. Despite being the fastest growing cause of cancer death in the UK, liver cancer is often overlooked. Help us raise awareness through October. Find out how to get involved here: livercanceruk.org/liver-cancer-awareness-month #WeAreBTS

Calling all future research stars! 🔬 Step into the spotlight with the BTS NHSBT Dragons’ Den Competition! 🧪 Open to: - Medical & surgical trainees - Early career allied health researchers 🏆 Successful submissions will be showcased 5th March in Llandudno 📥 Submit here! bit.ly/4mCd9wp #BTSDragonsDen

🚨 BTS Annual Congress 2026 - Save the date! 🗓️ 4–6 March 📍Venue Cymru, Llandudno, North Wales Join 500+ experts in organ donation & transplantation for 3 days of cutting-edge science, clinical updates, and collaboration. 📄 Abstract submissions open ⏳ Deadline 25 Nov 25 bit.ly/4mobScd

In November, BTS & BSHI will host a one-day meeting aimed at understanding the science and clinical application for novel diagnostics in the care of solid organ transplant patients. 🧬 📝To register and view the programme: bts.org.uk/bts-autumn-s... #weareBTS #transplantation #transplanteducation

🫀 Register now for our BTS Autumn Symposia! Join leading experts, innovators, and clinicians for a powerful one-day programme exploring the next era in cardiothoracic transplant care. 📅 14 November 2025 📍Wellcome Collection, London bit.ly/3JxrZX7 #BTS2025 #CardiothoracicTransplant

🎙️Dr Sunil Daga opens up about the urgent need for more kidney donors, the rise in dialysis patients & why research must better reflect the UK’s diverse communities. He explores how building trust & breaking down barriers can lead to more equitable care for all. Listen now!👉 bit.ly/3JdvZfq #WeAreBTS

#weareBTS @btstransplant.bsky.social with BTS President @rjb65.bsky.social at #ESOTcongress @esottransplant.bsky.social

@btstransplant.bsky.social #weareBTS Leeds team at @esottransplant.bsky.social at #ESOTcongress @mattws1.bsky.social

Your turn - Share yours and show us what being part of the BTS community looks like to you! 🌟 Don't forget to tag us and use #WeAreBTS

📢 BTS is delighted to announce the launch of the Andrew Paris Memorial 2025 Fellowships! 💡The aim is to benefit transplant patients and to commemorate the work of the St John Ambulance Air Wing 1972-1993 established by Mr Andrew Paris Learn more👉 bts.org.uk/education-tr... #AndrewParis #Fellowship

𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ESOT Legacy Project 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 🗓️ 28 June 📍 Royal Victoria Square (in front of ExceL London) 🕕 12:30 to 17:30 #ESOTcongress 💚 ℹ️ www.esotcongress.org/legacy @lucy-dames.bsky.social @kidneycareuk.bsky.social‬ @btstransplant.bsky.social‬

Today's spotlight is a powerful joint session with @btstransplant.bsky.social‬, where inspiring Chairs Krishna Menon & Richard Baker will lead the Joint session: 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 👉 www.esotcongress.org/scientific-p...

🗣️ We invite you to celebrate all things BTS. Use our new hashtag #WeAreBTS and connect with others who are part of this incredible society. 🌟 Our first #WeAreBTS post is from #TeamNewcastle who are excited for another live donor kidney transplant! Tell us what you're up to & use #WeAreBTS

This #InternationalNursesDay, we celebrate the extraordinary contribution of nurses across the entire organ donation and transplantation pathway. From critical care to theatres, transplant units to coordination teams — your expertise, compassion, and care make it all possible. Thank you! #IND2025

📅 **Save the Date!** 📢 British Transplantation Society Symposium 💙 UK Cardiothoracic Transplantation: Charting Future Success 🗓️ 14th November 2025 📍 Wellcome Collection, London bts.org.uk/british-tran... #SaveTheDate #TransplantSymposium #CardiothoracicSurgery #BTS

🌟Have you seen our latest Council Spotlights? 🌟 Visit our LinkedIn page to learn more about your BTS council! www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #BTS

This Easter, we reflect on the hope that organ donation brings to those waiting for a second chance at life. Our heartfelt thanks to all transplant professionals working over the weekend, and to every donor and their families who makes that hope possible. #OrganDonation #EasterSunday #ThankYouNHS

🚨 BTPT Council Applications Now Open! 🚨 Passionate about transplant medicine? Want to help shape a connected, diverse transplant community for physicians across the UK? Join the BTPT council as we grow links with @btstransplant.bsky.social & create new opportunities. Apply now 👇 Deadline 30/4/25!

🌟Council Spotlight: Meet Aimen!🌟 He sits on the BTS council as the social media councillor and is responsible for promoting all BTS activities and events. Head over to our Linkedin account to read more! bit.ly/4lFNPGT #BTS #EngagementMatters

🌍 On #WorldHealthDay, we're proud to support the launch of the #HealthyBeginnings campaign, focusing on maternal & newborn health. The British Transplantation Society stands with the global community in working towards a future where every mother and child has the healthiest start. 💚👶#HopefulFutures

Congress highlights: 👥 940 attendees 🗣️ 237 Speakers and oral presenters 💼 27 Exhibitors 🥂1 Welcome function 🍹1 Skyline drinks reception 👩‍🏫1 Post-Grad masterclass 🩺1 Nursing & AHP masterclass 🍴1 Gala dinner 🚲1 Charity bike ride from London-Brighton 🏆30 Awards #btscongress

Congratulations to our award winners! 🏅The Medawar Clinical Medal:Sumoyee Basu 🏅The Medawar Scientific Medal:Weiyi Tan 🏅The Calne Williams Medal:Sahil Gupta 🏥 Nursing & AHP Award:Kathryn Somers 🌟 Roy Calne Award:Serena MacMillan 📜 Moderated Poster Session:Carrie Scuffell & Gabriela John

A special thank you to the BTS and NHSBT teams who have been working tirelessly behind the scenes over the past 8 months to help deliver a successful and engaging congress 👏 #BTSCongress

As this congress draws to a close, we would like to send a massive thank you to our outgoing president, Professor Krish Menon, for his outstanding role in driving and supporting the BTS in what it has achieved as a society over the past 3 years 👏. We wish him all the best #BTSCongress

Assistant Director of NHS Blood and Transplant is about to provide a strategy update for Organ Donation and transplantation to delegates in Syndicate 1&2 #BTSCongress

Our keynote speech is beginning now in the main auditorium -Dr Zubir Ahmed MP “All roads lead to Westminster. #BTSCongress

Julie Whitney from NHSBT ODT Hub presents the complexities of NORS activation and mobilisation #BTSCongress

We hope you enjoyed the Hilton Hoedown last night 🤠 Bright and sunny this morning and our sessions are already in full swing! Come and join us to listen to amazing innovations in donation and transplant! #BTSCongress

A huge thank you to all NHSBT statisticians who have offered a glimpse of the enormous amount of work they perform to support organ donation and transplantation. Lisa Mumford, Jenny Mehew, Rachel Hogg, Matthew Robb, and Helen Thomas. #BTSCongress

Lisa Mumford starts the eagerly awaited statistics session at the BTS congress in Brighton with an overview of organ donation and transplantation activities. ##BTSCongress

Liam Watson, Trainee Representative in Organ Donation (TROD) from Great Ormond Street in London presents the format of the highly successful Deceased Donation SIM course #BTSCongress

Sarah-Jane Plant and Omer Aziz open our post lunch paediatric session providing updates on paediatric donation and transplantation in the UK #BTSCongress

Our post lunch sessions are beginning now. In our main auditorium Olive McGowan is kicking us off discussing the U.K. Donation, Retrieval and Transplantation academy. #BTSCongress

Well done to all the presenters at the Medawar Medal session at the BTS Congress today. Excellent work across transplant units in the UK showcased at this session. #BTSCongress

Ahmed Radwan presenting very interesting results from the trainee-led TWIST trial primarily showing that the use of subcutaneous wound drains in high BMI kidney transplant recipients had no impact on the rate of surgical site infections #Medawar #BTSCongress

Sumoyee Basu examines the difference between immune sensitisation responses following transplantation and pregnancy #Medawar #BTSCongress

"Are we letting the public down by not providing a uDCD pathway in the UK?" Weiyi Tan delivers an engaging presentation examining the public's attitude to organ donation, with a particular focus on uncontrolled DCD donation ##Medawar #BTSCongress

Farah Latif presents the results of the CMVIR study showing the predictive value of the novel FLT3 ligand as an early marker of subsequent CMV viraemia and viral control. #Medawar #BTSCongress

Fantastic turn out for the Judicial review of a case study discussing when and if to proceed with a donation case #BTSCongress

Emma-Louise Kent presents a pilot study that demonstrates the effectiveness of a sublingual vaccine in reducing the incidence of recurrent urinary tract infections in kidney transplant recipients #Medawar #BTSCongress

Teresa Bervini presents a promising model of gene therapy during ex-situ normothermic perfusion of an explanted liver #Medawar #BTSCongress

Zaid Al-Ameidy presents the results of the CITGO study using NHSBT registry data demonstrating that the effect of cold ischaemia time on graft survival may be context-dependent #Medawar #BTSCongress

Harry Spiers kicks off the Medawar session at the BTS with an exciting talk about the association of graft dysfunction with a distinct transcriptomic profile during normothermic machine perfusion in kidney transplantation #BTSCongress

Our Free communications session this morning generated some great questions on the varied presentations #BTSCongress

Catching up with the Cardiff NORS team at the @btstransplant.bsky.social @nhsbt.bsky.social Joint Congress in Brighton. #btscongress #bts2025