AABB is an international, not-for-profit Association representing individuals and institutions involved in the fields of transfusion medicine and biotherapies.

About AABB

AABB's Mission

Improving lives by making transfusion medicine and biotherapies safe, available, and effective worldwide.

AABB's Vision

A connected community dedicated to advancing transfusion medicine and biotherapies. From donor to patient. From lab to bedside.

Core Values

  • Respect: Respect for our members, as well as the donors and patients we serve.
  • Integrity: Dedication to adhering to the highest ethical standards of practice.
  • Transparency: Maintaining open and honest communication with our membership and the public.
  • Excellence: Striving to promote best practices for the professional community we serve and for the care of patients and donors.

AABB is an international, not-for-profit Association representing individuals and institutions involved in the fields of transfusion medicine and biotherapies. The Association is committed to improving health through the development and delivery of standards, accreditation and educational programs that focus on optimizing patient and donor care and safety.

AABB membership includes physicians, nurses, scientists, researchers, administrators, medical technologists and other health care providers. AABB members are located in more than 80 countries and AABB accredits institutions in more than 50 countries.

Strategic Drivers

AABB History

Since its inception in 1947, AABB has been instrumental in advancing donor and patient safety in blood and biotherapies. Learn more.

Governance & Policies

AABB is structured to welcome members from across the blood and biotherapies community whose work encompasses all aspect of the field - from vein to vein.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access Action Plan

AABB's vision, mission, purpose and core values are dependent on the diversity of our global community, which values equity, inclusion and access for all. Our DEIA Action Plan provides an initial road map to embrace these values within our workforce and community, with scalable actions toward specific goals and anticipated outcomes.

Leadership & Staff

Learn more about the members and staff who steer the direction of our Association.

Disaster Response

AABB's Interorganizational Task Force on Domestic Disasters and Acts of Terrorism works to ensure blood is always available for patients who need it – even in times of disaster.

Press

AABB's Public Relations team is available for press inquiries and offers our latest press releases.

Contact Us

AABB welcomes your feedback and questions. Contact us today.