The Transplantation Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ)

Vision:
TSANZ aims to promote research, best clinical practice and advocacy to improve outcomes and increase access to organ transplantation in Australia and New Zealand. The Society brings together transplantation professionals in medicine and science that share common ideals and principles.

Mission:
The Society aims to provide the following services, as the peak representative body of transplantation professionals in Australia and New Zealand;

• Promotion of high quality research in transplantation in both clinical care and basic sciences.
• Promotion of collaboration between health professionals and basic scientists.
• Support for and provision of forums to present transplant research for peer review.
• Education for scientists, surgeons, physicians, trainees, nurses and allied health practitioners caring for organ donors and transplant recipients.
• Promotion of the highest quality of care and advocacy for individuals with organ failure before and after transplantation.
• Recognition of the burden of organ donors and their families, ensuring their best possible care.
• Promotion and facilitation of organ donation within Australia and New Zealand, from both deceased and living donors, seeking to maximize access to and outcomes of transplantation