AABB News Articles

Catherine Karekezi, PhD, discusses empowering communities to prevent and manage non-communicable diseases.

5 min read |Open Access |White Coats

The AABB Annual Meeting: “An Unparalleled Opportunity”

AABB News checked in with several members who regularly attend the AABB Annual Meeting to learn why they consider this a must-attend event for the blood and biotherapies field.

6 min read |Open Access |Annual Meeting

Tackling Sickle Cell Disease in Low-Resource Settings

AABB News spotlights three pioneering leaders in the blood and biotherapies community who are at the forefront of sickle cell disease research and advancing the treatment of the disease worldwide.

16 min read |Members Only |Feature

Global Progress in Sickle Cell Disease Treatment

In this issue, AABB News highlights global advancements in sickle cell disease treatment.

2 min read |Open Access |President’s Message

Transfusion Independence Remains Elusive for Most Patients with SCD

Experts discuss the role of transfusion in managing sickle cell disease and explore how emerging novel therapies may result in transfusion independence.

9 min read |Members Only |Feature

2025 AABB Annual Meeting to Feature Tom Whitehead as Keynote Speaker

Tom Whitehead discusses his plans for his keynote address – and why his family’s story is particularly germane for the AABB Annual Meeting’s General Session.

3 min read |Open Access |Annual Meeting

AABB Foundation Events at the 2025 Annual Meeting

The AABB Foundation will host a variety of events in conjunction with the AABB Annual Meeting to promote scientific research, innovation, collaboration and networking for the blood and biotherapies community.

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

Sickle Cell Warrior Reaches New Heights after Gene Therapy

In honor of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, AABB News features warrior Jimi Olaghere, a gene therapy recipient and advocate for patients with sickle cell disease.

8 min read |Open Access |Feature

Of Note: Registration Opens For 2025 Annual Meeting

Of Note: News stories from the field.

5 min read |Members Only |Of Note

AABB Develops New Platelet Transfusion Guidelines

The new guidelines offer recommendations for transfusion based on specific patient criteria, and guidelines vary depending on patients’ needs.

3 min read |Members Only |High Priority

Volunteer Spotlight: Tayler Reeves, MS, MLS(ASCP)

Tayler Reeves, MS, MLS(ASCP), discusses her passion for giving back and mentorship.

2 min read |Members Only |Membership Focus

The Emotional Benefits of Journaling for Self-Reflection

From reducing stress to enhancing self-awareness, the emotional benefits of journaling are numerous and well-documented.

4 min read |Members Only |Be Well

In Conversation with Janks Morton: Filmmaker’s Docuseries Amplifies Sickle Cell Warriors

This month’s “In Conversation” interview features filmmaker Janks Morton and his latest project, SICKLE, an emotional and inspiring docuseries that shines a spotlight on sickle cell warriors.

8 min read |Open Access |In Conversation

A Global Community

In this issue, AABB News is highlighting the growing advancements of blood and biotherapies across the Middle East.

2 min read |Open Access |President’s Message

Advancing Transfusion Medicine and Biotherapies in the Middle East

Throughout the past decade, the Middle East has seen significant advancements in transfusion medicine and biotherapies.

11 min read |Members Only |Feature

Thalassemia Advocate Redefines the Narrative

As part of AABB's celebration of World Thalassemia Day, AABB News presents an interview with Maria Hadjidemetriou, an advocate for patients with thalassemia.

7 min read |Open Access |Feature