AABB News Articles

Pediatric Sickle Cell and Gene Therapy: A Curative Option with Caveats

Sickle cell disease experts at Children's National discuss gene therapy as a transformative, and potentially curative, treatment option for pediatric patients with sickle cell disease.

8 min read |Members Only |Feature

Returns on Investment: Why I Keep Coming Back to the AABB Annual Meeting

Chloe Homich, MLS(ASCP)CMSBBCM, CQA(ASQ), shares the professional and personal benefits of attending the AABB Annual Meeting.

4 min read |Open Access |Annual Meeting

Sickle Cell Warrior Marjorie Dejoie-Brewer, MD: Rare Disease Expert Bridging the Gap in Sickle Cell Care

In honor of Sickle Cell Awareness Month, AABB News is pleased to spotlight sickle cell warrior Marjorie Dejoie-Brewer, MD, an internist-physiatrist with a focus on blood disorders.

9 min read |Open Access |Feature

White Coats: Nabiha Huq Saifee MD, PhD

Nabiha Huq Saifee, MD, PhD, discusses pediatric transfusion medicine, including the future of patient blood management programs in pediatric care.

5 min read |Open Access |White Coats

Honoring the Life of Trailblazer and Platelet Pioneer Sherrill J. Slichter, MD

Sherrill Slichter, MD, a world-renowned hematologist, is remembered not only for her scientific brilliance but also for her mentorship, integrity and unwavering dedication to patient care.

4 min read |Members Only |In the Field

President's Message: Advancing Transfusion Care

This issue of AABB News highlights pediatric transfusion care and the evolving landscape of SCD treatment.

2 min read |Open Access |President’s Message

2025 Hall of Fame Inductee: Moritz Stolla, MD, PhD

The AABB Foundation is pleased to name Moritz Stolla, MD, PhD, as the 2025 inductee to the AABB Foundation Hall of Fame.

5 min read |Members Only |AABB Foundation: Shaping the Industry

Run for Research to Support The AABB Foundation

The Run for Research event offers an exciting opportunity to support early-career investigators and raise awareness for critical research initiatives that advance the blood and biotherapies field.

3 min read |Open Access |AABB Foundation: Shaping the Industry

Cultivating Connections at the 2025 AABB Annual Meeting

AABB is excited to offer a plethora of connection opportunities to attendees at the 2025 AABB Annual Meeting to foster collaboration and promote the exchange of ideas among blood and biotherapies professionals.

3 min read |Open Access |Annual Meeting

AABB Encourages Early-Career Professionals to Take Advantage Of Mentoring Program

AABB encourages early-career professionals or those new to the field to take advantage of the AABB Mentoring Program.

2 min read |Members Only |Membership Focus

Karen Royster: Championing Safety and Excellence in Military Blood Banking

The 2025 ASBP Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Karen Royster, reflects on her decades-long career and unwavering commitment to quality assurance.

8 min read |Feature

Advancing Apheresis: Inside the Fourth Edition with Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Winters, MD

AABB News spoke to Jeffrey Winters, MD, editor-in-chief of the Apheresis Principles and Practice, 4th edition (Volume 3) about the editing process and what readers can expect from the latest release.

5 min read |Open Access |High Priority

In Conversation with James Taylor, MD: How Howard University is Transforming Sickle Cell Treatment

In this month's "In Conversation" interview, James G. Taylor VI, MD, discusses Howard University's groundbreaking sickle cell wellness center—the first of its kind in Washington, D.C.

7 min read |Members Only |In Conversation

Of Note: AABB Announces Virtual and In-Person Blood and Biotherapies Career Fair

Of Note: News stories from the field.

4 min read |Members Only |Of Note

Stretching vs. Mobility: Understanding the Difference

Understanding the difference between stretching and mobility can help you build a smarter, more balanced training routine.

4 min read |Members Only |Be Well

AABB Encourages Early-Career Professionals to Take Advantage of Mentoring Program

AABB encourages early-career professionals or those new to the field to take advantage of the AABB Mentoring Program.

2 min read |Members Only |Membership Focus

Honoring Excellence: Meet the 2025 AABB Award Recipients

AABB is excited to celebrate this year’s recipients of our community’s prestigious awards.

17 min read |Open Access |High Priority

The Growing Impact of AABB Accreditation in the Middle East

Asawari Bapat, MBBS, DPB, PGDHHM, CABP(H), spoke to AABB News about the international credibility of AABB accreditation and why it is becoming increasingly important for facilities throughout the Middle East.

8 min read |Open Access |Feature