About QUOD

QUOD is a uniquely powerful biobank that provides high-quality human samples paired with rich clinical data from appropriately consented / authorised organ donors. Samples are available to research projects based on scientific merit.

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For Relatives

If you agree for your loved one’s organs to be donated for transplantation, the Specialist Nurse in Organ Donation will ask for your consent / authorisation for participation in the QUOD programme.

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For Researchers

QUOD gives researchers worldwide the depth, quality, and flexibility they need to accelerate discoveries, enabling patient-benefitting research in transplantation, chronic disease, genetics, and beyond.

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Application for Access to Samples

If you would like to access QUOD samples or data, please get in touch!

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📢 SAVE THE DATE! We're delighted to announce that the QUOD Symposium 2027 will take place in Edinburgh! 📅 Thursday 11 February 2027 📍 John McIntyre Conference Centre, University of Edinburgh, EH16 5AY We hope to see you there!

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— QUOD Biobank (@quod-biobank.bsky.social) 14:12 · Nov 3, 2026