TSANZ Mission Statement
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
The Society seeks to understand issues in transplantation including;
Mechanisms that influence recipient and transplant organ function and longevity after transplantation
Quality of life and other patient priorities for individuals awaiting and receiving an organ transplant
Organ failure leading to transplantation
Issues which determine access to organ transplantation
The principles underlying our approach to transplantation including;
Pursuit of knowledge
Ethical conduct, transparency and rigorous peer review of scientific research
Advocacy through open discussion and peer review
Transparency of processes of TSANZ governance
Commitment to excellence
Adherence to transparency and integrity
Allegiance to collaboration and inclusiveness
Dedication to patient-focused care of both recipients and organ donors
Commitment to evidence-based medicine
Advocacy for equity and diversity
The TSANZ believes and supports the principles of the Helsinki Declaration on Scientific research and the Declaration of Istanbul on Organ Trafficking and Transplantation Tourism.