International Society for Organ Preservation

The Society is dedicated to the advancement of the science and technique of organ preservation for transplantation, the dissemination of knowledge related to the fields of organ preservation and transplantation, and increasing public awareness of the benefits of organ donation.
The Society seeks to credential a bona fide member as a Certified Transplant Organ Preservationist (CTOP I or II) who will have met the necessary requirements through clinical experience, written examination and laboratory practicum. The credential is recognized by professionals in the field of clinical organ preservation as suitable training in the capacity of CTOP.
The Society will host annual professional conferences to provide a forum for reporting advances in the field of organ preservation
The Society is preparing to publish a newsletter for reporting of advances in the field of organ preservation and transplantation.
The Society endeavors to increase public awareness of organ donation and transplantation through collaborating with existing public awareness groups.