Episode 324: Saving lives, one donor at a time
From That's What I Call Science! by That’s What I Call Science
May 17, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 324
About this episode
Dr. Elise Tuuri interviews Dr. Andrew Turner about the impact of organ and tissue donation in Tasmania.
In this episode of That's What I Call Science, Dr. Elise Tuuri sits down with Dr. Andrew Turner, Medical Director of DonateLife Tasmania, to explore the life-saving world of organ and tissue donation. Tasmania is leading the nation in donation rates, with 25 donors saving the lives of 62 Australians in 2025 alone, and Dr. Turner unpacks what is driving that culture of generosity. From the science and logistics of donation to the deeply human connections between donors' families, recipients, a...
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Elise Tuuri
Guest: Dr. Andrew Turner
Topics covered
- organ donation
- tissue donation
- medical science
- healthcare
- generosity
- human connection
Keywords
- organ donation
- tissue donation
- DonateLife Tasmania
- healthcare
- medical director
- generosity
- donors
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: DonateLife Tasmania
Places: Tasmania
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