The Quality in Organ Donation (QUOD) initiative is a national consortium to promote research and to facilitate service development in organ donation and transplantation.
About QUOD
Organ donation and transplant saves thousands of lives a year and could be considered one of the greatest successes in modern medicine. However, over the past decade, there has been an ever increasing need for organs throughout the UK.
Read moreFor Relatives
It is estimated that one in three people on the transplant waiting list either die or become too unwell to receive a life saving organ transplant. This is due to a shortage of suitable organs for transplantation for a variety of reasons.
Read moreFor Researchers
The identification of a biomarker in the donor, which can be used to predict the outcomes of transplantation, would aid transplant teams in making decisions about the suitability of organs for transplantation.
Read moreApplication for Access to Samples
If you would like more information regarding access to samples or data held in the QUOD biobank, please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
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QUOD Partners with Blood Donor Service to Support National Research to Combat COVID-19
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Meet the Team: Dr. Sarah Cross, National Operations Coordinator
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Fifth Annual QUOD Symposium: Past and Future
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Meet the Team: Suzannah Laws, QUOD Administrative Assistant
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QUOD Awarded Five-Year Funding Renewal from NHSBT
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Covid-19 QUOD Update
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Publications & Presentations: November 2019
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Professor Ploeg recognised for his lifetime achievements
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5th National QUOD Symposium – 18 November 2019
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