NIHR Blood and Transplant Research Unit in Organ Donation and Transplantation
The NIHR Blood and Transplant Research Unit in Organ Donation and Transplantation is a collaboration between Newcastle University, University of Cambridge and NHS Blood and Transplant. The BTRU ODT offers infrastructure and expertise across a range of research areas. Our work supports stages D1-T1 of the translational pathway.
About NIHR Blood and Transplant Research Unit in Organ Donation and Transplantation
The NIHR Blood and Transplant Research Unit in Organ Donation and Transplantation is a collaboration between Newcastle University, University of Cambridge and NHS Blood and Transplant. The BTRU ODT offers infrastructure and expertise across a range of research areas including:
- donor organ optimisation,
- machine perfusion of whole organs,
- advanced therapeutics
- and post-transplant outcomes.
The team have a strong track record of working with NHS, Academic and Industry collaborators and are always keen to hear from researchers whose interests overlap with the work of the unit.
Stage
Researchers can approach us at an early stage with an idea or with a more established project that might be complemented by our expertise and capabilities. Additionally we are keen to hear from those with therapeutic ideas or products that might benefit from testing in whole human organs.
Our work supports stages D1-T1 of the translational research pathway.
Contact
For more information, please visit the NIHR BTRU ODT website. Alternatively, please contact Andrew Fisher, Co-Director (Newcastle), or Dr William Scott (Industry Lead).