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Medical professionals in the operating room during an organ retrieval procedure. A woman is holding a syringe filled with fluid.

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 improved care for patients on the waiting list and after transplantation.

Researchers of the NTS 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 file, you will find background articles, inspiring practical examples, and (inter)national collaboration projects.

Innovation knowledge file
Physician and robot looking at a perfusion machine with a donor heart

Improving quality with data

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

Collaborating with data

Physician looking at trends in the NTS data dashboard