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.
Lillian Maria de Castilho, PhD
In recognition of her many essential leadership and research accomplishments in the field of blood and biotherapies. In addition to her work on more than 200 scientific studies, Dr. Castilho has helped to bring transformative advancements to the field in Latin America through her education, research and mentorship initiatives. Throughout her career, she has trained hundreds of blood and biotherapies professionals in Latin America and has made lasting contributions to advance quality and safety throughout the region.
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