Nurse Wins Global Award for Work on Organ Donation Shortages in South Asian Communities
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What happened
Dr. Agimol Pradeep, an Indian-origin nurse, was named the winner of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026. Dr. Pradeep, who is a Senior Transplant Coordinator at King's College Hospital and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Salford, co-founded the Upahaar initiative. This initiative was established after she identified challenges faced by South Asian patients awaiting transplants. Through Upahaar, the group has registered more than 10,000 stem-cell donors.
Why it matters
Dr. Pradeep's work focused on the shortage of ethnically matched organ and stem-cell donors among South Asian communities in the UK. Her research highlighted the importance of tissue matching in transplantation. The initiative aims to expand awareness and encourage more people from South Asian communities to register as donors.
Who's involved
- University of SalfordHonorary Senior Lecturer involved in research regarding organ donation and stem cells.
- King's College HospitalAcute care facility where Dr. Pradeep serves as a Senior Transplant Coordinator.
Who could feel it
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- University of SalfordSpeculative
The recognition of Dr. Pradeep's work could boost the university's profile and potential for research funding.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Dr. Pradeep co-founded the Upahaar initiative, informed by academic research, while affiliated with the University of Salford.Sub-event
Dr Pradeep holds roles at University of Salford and King's College Hospital.1 source
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The entities involved
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University of Salford
public research university in Salford, Greater Manchester
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King's College Hospital
acute care facility in Denmark Hill, Camberwell in the London Borough of Lambeth
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