In January, the QUOD team attended the NHSBT Clinical and R&D Conference 2026 in Birmingham. The two-day event brought together colleagues from across NHSBT to share developments in clinical practice and research within transplantation.
The conference opened with a plenary session featuring NHSBT Medical Directors, who spoke about blood and organ donation, with a strong focus on improving patient and donor outcomes. It was an engaging start that set the tone for a programme filled with insight, innovation and collaboration.
Throughout the conference, the QUOD team hosted a stand, providing a valuable opportunity to raise awareness of the QUOD Biobank, which is funded by NHSBT. While some attendees were already familiar with QUOD, many welcomed the chance to learn more about how we collect samples and the wide range of studies we support.
Across both days, we enjoyed connecting with colleagues from a diverse range of roles and disciplines, gaining a deeper understanding of the breadth of work taking place across NHSBT and the shared vision for the future of transplantation research.