The latest on organ transplants

The "Research and Innovation Matters" series continues with 'The Gift of Life: The Current and Future Status of Organ Transplantation'.

The Organ transplant event will explore the details of organ transplants, the law change expected to come about in April 2020, and some of the current research going on at Newcastle University around organ transplants.

This event is free and open to all but places are limited so booking is essential. To book your place follow the link below:

https://voice-global.org/opportunities/the-gift-of-life-the-current-and-future-status-of-organ-transplantation/

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

The will be held at The Catalyst, 3 Science Square, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5TG

Full list of speakers will be announced soon.

Programme
10:00-10:30 - Arrival and registration
10:30-10:40 - Introduction Professor Andrew Fisher, Co-Director of the Blood and Transplant Research Unit
10:40-11:10 - Understanding organ donation
11:10-11:40 - The changing law around organ transplants
11:40-12:30 - Insights workshop
12:30-13:30 - Lunch, and Human Library
13:30-14:00 - Current research on organ perfusion
14:00-14:40 - Insights workshop
14:40-15:00- Panel discussion
15:00-15:15 - Evaluations and close

For more details and to register for the event please visit the Voice website by clicking the link below:

https://voice-global.org/opportunities/the-gift-of-life-the-current-and-future-status-of-organ-transplantation/