Overview

The New England Organ Bank (NEOB) coordinates the donation and recovery of organs for transplant across parts of six New England states and Bermuda. It operates as a federally-designated organ procurement organization (OPO), working with hospitals to identify potential donors, obtain consent, and organize the retrieval and distribution of donated organs to compatible transplant centers. NEOB’s activities include donor education, clinical policy governance, and coordinating procurement teams to ensure safe, ethical, and timely organ donation. The organization distinguishes itself by being the oldest independent OPO in the country and by its regional coverage and governance structure (Board of Trustees and Clinical Policy Board). Its goal is to increase the availability of transplantable organs and to facilitate efficient, ethical organ donation and placement through its regional network.