popescu and a group of scientists established in 1997 "romtransplant", a professional organization that, under his direction, organized 5 national congresses with international attendees. the congresses proved to be essential for the further development of romanian transplant. also, the organization promoted, especially thru mass media, donation and transplant of organs and that helped to raise the population rate of approval up to the level of average european rate of approval. further more, the professional organization "romtransplant" plays a key role, scientific and organizational, in the development of romanian transplant.