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Medical professionals in the operating room during the organ retrieval procedure. A woman is holding a syringe with liquid in it.

Research and innovation

The NTS stimulates scientific research and promising innovations in the field of donation and transplantation. We do this by collaborating (inter)nationally with professionals, researchers, and partners.

Research

Our research focuses on generating new knowledge and insights that contribute to more and better donor organs and tissues and better care for patients on the waiting list and after transplantation.

NTS researchers are (co-)authors of leading (inter)national publications and support others with methodological expertise.

Scientific publications
Researchers in consultation with each other

Innovation

Innovation is about translating knowledge and insights into practical applications. Together with various partners, we work on new techniques and contribute to more and better donor organs and tissues.

In our Innovation knowledge dossier, you will find background articles, inspiring practical examples, and (inter)national collaborative projects.

Innovation knowledge dossier
Doctor and robot looking at a perfusion machine with a donor heart

Improving quality with data

Data are indispensable for a well-functioning organ and tissue chain. They form the basis for optimal processes, collaboration, and research.

Collaborating with data

Doctor looking at trends in the NTS data dashboard