Experts discuss how AABB standards are developed, updated and implemented to address emerging practices, guide accreditation and advance quality and safety across the blood and biotherapies field.
6 min read |Open Access |Feature
Katherine Risvold of Circulate discusses how an AABB Foundation grant is helping expand national blood supply data to support informed decision-making and disaster preparedness.
5 min read |Open Access |AABB Foundation: Shaping the Industry
In this month’s “The Ethical Pulse” column, Ludwig Frontier, MD, explores how to act responsibly when evidence is still evolving and decisions have consequences beyond individual patients.
10 min read |Open Access |The Ethical Pulse: Blood, Biotherapies & Beyond
Several AABB assessors share their experiences and reflect on the professional and personal value of serving in this role.
4 min read |Open Access |High Priority
In his final President’s Message, José Cancelas, MD, PhD, CABP, reflects on his year of leadership, the evolving blood and biotherapies field and the importance of global collaboration in advancing quality and safety.
3 min read |Open Access |President’s Message
AABB introduces its new Biotherapies Manual, a comprehensive resource covering the principles, processes and practices of cellular and biotherapies.
4 min read |Open Access |Feature
Of Note: News stories from the field.
6 min read |Members Only |Of Note
Join us for a fantastic night of appetizers, drinks, celebration and learning about the many ways you can become more involved in your Association!
1 min read |Membership Focus
From educational sessions and networking opportunities to local attractions, discover how to make the most of the 2026 AABB Annual Meeting.
9 min read |Open Access |Annual Meeting
Kaneez Zamir of Saud Abdulaziz Al Shalan Company discusses the accreditation journey of six hospital sites in Saudi Arabia and the importance of collaboration and continuous quality improvement.
5 min read |Open Access |In Conversation
Explore key updates in the eighth edition of AABB's Standards for Molecular Testing for Red Cell, Platelet and Neutrophil Antigens, including new requirements for technology infrastructure, fetal cell-free DNA and novel allele identification.
3 min read |Members Only |High Priority
Explore practical strategies for planning a financially secure and fulfilling retirement at every stage of your career.
5 min read |Members Only |Be Well
Kerry O’Brien, MD, discusses her career in transfusion medicine, the challenges of managing obstetric hemorrhage and the importance of standards in advancing patient care.
9 min read |Members Only |White Coats
Of Note: News stories from the field.
5 min read |Members Only |Of Note
Experts explore the benefits of succession planning and the importance of preparing the next generation of leaders in transfusion medicine.
9 min read |Open Access |Feature
In this month's President's message, Jose Cancelas, MD, PhD, CABP, discusses AABB's commitment to not only advancing the field, but also to strengthening the workforce that sustains it.
2 min read |Open Access |President’s Message
Preventing burnout in transfusion medicine and biotherapies requires looking beyond individual resilience and examining how our systems are designed.
5 min read |Members Only |Insider's View
A curated list of essential leadership resources to help AABB members advance at any stage of their career.
5 min read |Members Only |Resources Roundup
Simon J. Stanworth, MA, FRCP (Paeds, UK), D.Phil, FRCPath, was announced as the 2026 recipient in recognition of his exemplary contributions to transfusion medicine and advancements in patient outcomes worldwide.
5 min read |Members Only |Feature
The AABB Foundation will host a series of events supporting the research and innovation that move our field forward at the 2026 AABB Annual Meeting in Atlanta.
5 min read |Open Access |AABB Foundation: Shaping the Industry
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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Keep abreast of what's happening in the field of biotherapies with CellSource - AABB's monthly update on the latest biotherapies news.
To submit news about the blood and biotherapies field to AABB, please email news@aabb.org.
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