WELCOME TO DONOR RESEARCH!
Not enough people know about blood and organ donation in the UK. The University of Brighton Donor Research Team can help. We co-produce resources that help young adults talk about — and teach others about — blood and organ donation. We have previously been funded by, and continue to collaborate with, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT).
Who Are We?
We are a two-time award-winning group of healthcare professionals, academics and postgraduate students who work with university students from a range of degrees and ethnic backgrounds across the UK. Together we co-design and co-deliver interactive events that build awareness of organ-donation law, tackle misconceptions, and highlight the clinical need for more blood and organ donors — especially within Black, Asian and other ethnically diverse communities. “Often the best match for a transplant comes from people of the same ethnic background, so it’s vital that more work is done to get the message out to people in those communities who aren’t yet on board with the organ donation message.” — Millie Banerjee, former Chair, NHS Blood and Transplant |
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Our Mission Statement
Our mission is to advance, support and shape our community’s awareness of blood and organ donation for a fairer, more equal society.
We do this through education, research, collaboration and inclusive leadership — equipping students for professional practice and empowering them to become advocates for change.
Get Involved
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Together, we can save lives.
Follow us:
Instagram: @donorresearch
Our Other Platforms: linktr.ee/uobdonorresearch
Contact: donorsresearch@brighton.ac.uk
Credits
Current Website Design: Sahil Day (Apr 2025 – Present)
Former Website Design: Charlotte Slaughter (Dec 2023 – Mar 2025) • Logo design: Nadeen Alay