In this issue, AABB News focuses on the technology that is helping to advance transfusion medicine and biotherapies.
3 min read |Open Access |President’s Message
Steven Armstrong, DHA, MT(AMT), SBB(ASCP), FACHE, chair of the Annual Meeting Education Committee, spoke with AABB News about this year’s highly anticipated event and his role in shaping the content for the 2025 AABB Annual Meeting.
7 min read |Open Access |Annual Meeting
The American Red Cross and San Diego Blood Bank discuss integrating artificial intelligence into their donor recruitment strategies to enhance the donor experience and increase blood donations.
7 min read |Members Only |Feature
Researchers explore the practical application of machine learning or other artificial intelligence algorithms being applied to transfusion prediction.
6 min read |Members Only |Feature
The U.K.’s NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) develops three virtual reality blood transfusion training apps to improve patient outcomes and increase awareness of transfusion medicine and biomedical science.
8 min read |Open Access |Feature
Of Note: News stories from the field.
7 min read |Members Only |Of Note
With the recent release of AABB’s CABP Study Guide, candidates now have a comprehensive and structured resource to help plan and execute their study approach.
3 min read |Open Access |High Priority
Wanxing Cui, MD, PhD, CABP(H), discusses the integration of cutting-edge technologies and their impact on the field.
6 min read |Open Access |White Coats
The AABB Foundation proudly supports investigator-initiated original research spanning all facets of blood banking, transfusion medicine and biotherapies. This year, seven recipients were awarded grant funding to advance a range of research initiatives.
8 min read |Open Access |AABB Foundation: Shaping the Industry
"Volunteering with AABB allows me to stay connected to a community that is deeply committed to advancing transfusion medicine and quality donor and patient care."
3 min read |Members Only |Membership Focus
Having an emergency fund allows you to handle these situations with confidence and peace of mind. Here are several key reasons why building an emergency fund is so important.
5 min read |Members Only |Be Well
Catherine Karekezi, PhD, discusses empowering communities to prevent and manage non-communicable diseases.
5 min read |Open Access |White Coats
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
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
In this issue, AABB News highlights global advancements in sickle cell disease treatment.
2 min read |Open Access |President’s Message
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
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
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
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: News stories from the field.
5 min read |Members Only |Of Note
Transfusion is AABB’s scholarly, peer-reviewed monthly journal, publishing the latest on technological advances, clinical research and controversial issues related to transfusion medicine, blood banking, biotherapies and tissue transplantation. Access of Transfusion is free to all AABB members.
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