25 years of tissue donation in Germany –
15 years of DGFG
2-3 June 2022 in Hannover

In 2022, the DGFG celebrated its 15th anniversary. We also celebrated 25 years of tissue donation in Germany. From 1997 to 2007, the DGFG organised tissue donation in Germany as the non-profit Society for Tissue Transplantation (DSO-G), a subsidiary of the German Foundation for Organ Transplantation (DSO).

On the occasion of both anniversaries, the DGFG took a look back on a successful development in tissue donation, processing and procurement of tissue transplants on 2nd and 3rd June 2022 in Hanover. In addition to intensive training (hybrid, online participation possible) on donation coordination and the recovery of cardiovascular and musculoskeletal tissues, partners from the network also provided insights into their projects and work. Together with the guests, the DGFG also looked into the future and further developments in the field of tissue medicine.

The highlight was the evening event on 2nd June 2022: a public event at which also allowed patients, doctors and other protagonists to have their say in the context of an open-air exhibition of »Experience tissue donation« (»Gewebespende erleben«) on Hannah-Arendt-Platz.