The Sally Frank Memorial Award and Lectureship was established in 1982 in memory of Sally Frank and her dedication to red cell serology and education. This award recognizes an individual who is, or has been, a medical technologist involved with these fields and has demonstrated quality research, teaching and/or service abilities in the technical aspects of immunohematology. Recipient will receive a $1,000 honorarium.
The Sally Frank Memorial Award and Lectureship is presented annually and the recipient is chosen one year in advance. This award is funded through an endowment from Sally Frank’s family, friends and colleagues.
To be eligible for this award, candidates:
Recipient is selected by the Sally Frank Memorial Award review and selection team of leaders and experts, appointed by the AABB Awards Committee. Final candidate approved by the AABB Board of Directors.
Recognized at: Sally Frank Memorial Award And Lectureship session at the AABB Annual Meeting.
Please send all inquiries about this award to awards@aabb.org.
Thierry Peyrard, PharmD, PhD
In recognition of extraordinary contributions to the field of transfusion medicine. Dr. Peyrard's research has led to the discovery of 10 blood group systems and many red cell antigens. His research led to a better understanding of immunohematology and its most complex cases, as well as to the multiple issues and challenges related to rare blood. In addition, Dr. Peyrard is highly respected for his work, sharing of expertise, passion for educating the next generation of transfusion medicine professionals, and for actively collaborating with colleagues throughout the world.
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