Research Vision
A healthier tomorrow, underpinned by life-changing research
Research Mission
We save and improve lives by providing the expert research evidence to deliver quality blood and tissue services – powered by generous donors, skilled teams, and strong academic partnerships.
Our mission is to engage in research that ultimately:
- Supports and develops the blood and tissue services
- Grows and extends our research expertise and profile
- Enables secondary use of data and donated material for health research
Research Values
- We love our donors
- We improve patients’ lives together: We work together and collaboratively with clinical and academic colleagues to ensure the best research outcomes
- We lead by example: We are open and transparent in all our research activities
- We strive for excellence
- We are one IBTS
Research Goverance
Projects and spending are overseen the IBTS Research and Development Board Sub-Committee (RDC) under agreed Terms of Reference. The RDC consists of members of the Board and external experts that can provide valuable and insighful contributions to its proceedings. The committee reports directly to the IBTS Board, and is tasked with ensuring that there is accountability for both the funding and the nature of research within the organisation. The inception, progression and completion of all research projects is overseen by the Head of Research & Innovation (HoRI). The HoRI, under the guidance of the Medical and Scientific Director (MSD), is tasked with providing local governance, expert leadership and research support. The outcomes of research are used to inform decision-making on service developments and changes.
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