Dale A. Smith Memorial Award

This award, created in 2002 and funded by Fenwal, A Fresenius Kabi Company, honors Dale A. Smith, a long-time Baxter Healthcare executive who was responsible for establishing the Fenwal Division of Baxter. This award will be presented to an individual(s) or institution to recognize groundbreaking work performed in the application of technology to the practice of transfusion medicine or biotherapies.

The recipient(s) will receive an honorarium totaling $7,500. The Dale A. Smith Memorial Award is presented annually. This award is funded through a one-time grant from Baxter Healthcare Corporation.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award, candidates:

• Need not be a member of AABB
• Must demonstrate innovation and creativity in the application of technology for improving transfusion.
• Must have a completed nomination form submitted during the nomination period.

Selection

Recipient is selected by the Dale A Smith Award review and selection team of experts, appointed by the AABB Awards Committee. Final candidate approved by the AABB Board of Directors.

Recognized at: AABB Foundation Party with the Purpose.

Please send all inquiries about this award to awards@aabb.org.

2025 Recipient

Raymond P. Goodrich, PhD

Citation:

For his pioneering research, which led to the development and implementation of pathogen-reduction technology. Dr. Goodrich's work represents an important advancement in blood safety worldwide and has led to reductions in the risk for transfusion-transmitted diseases. His work has led to lasting contributions in helping to ensure that blood is safe and available for more patients in need.

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