Our research program
Research is organised into areas that align with the value chain of the Blood Service
Donation frequency
Our team investigates donation frequency from the perspective of plasma donors.
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Donor emotions
How do donors' emotions in-centre affect their future donation behaviour?
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Donor behaviour
Members of our team investigate ways to recruit, motivate and retain donors.
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Donor health and wellbeing
Members of our team examine how to improve the donation experience and keep our donors happy and healthy.
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Product development and storage
What happens to your donation when it leaves the donor centre?
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Product safety
Australia has one of the safest blood supplies in the world.
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Product usage
The Product usage research team focuses on the use of blood products in patients.
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Research beyond blood
To make a greater contribution to the health sector, outside blood.
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Transplantation and Immunogenetics
The Transplantation and Immunogenetics team aim to optimise the match between bone marrow or organ donors and patients.
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