Organ donation is the process of surgically removing an organ or tissue from one person (the donor) and transplanting it into another person (the recipient) in order to replace a damaged or failing organ. Organ donation can save the lives of individuals with end-stage organ failure or improve their quality of life. This area of research focuses on improving organ donation rates, increasing the availability of organs for transplantation, optimizing the matching process between donors and recipients, improving organ preservation techniques, and addressing ethical and legal issues related to organ donation. Researchers in this field also study the psychological, social, and cultural factors that influence attitudes toward organ donation and work to educate the public about the importance of organ donation.