AABB News Articles

Mara Pavel-Dinu: AABB Foundation Supports HSCT-Extending Research

Foundation Scholar Recipient's Research Investigates Ways to Extend the Duration of Gene-Edited HSCs.

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

Global Access: The Importance of Continuous Translation

Maria De Los Angeles Muñiz, MD, discusses translating critical information to improve global access and her passion to educate the next generation of Puerto Rican leaders in the field.

6 min read |Open Access |White Coats

The Power of Unity

The Power of Unity: We are in this together.

3 min read |Members Only |President’s Message

Volunteer Spotlight: Justin Halls, MD, MPH

AABB Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Justin Halls, MD, MPH

2 min read |Members Only |Membership Focus

Shaping the Future

As the landscape of biotherapies continues to evolve, pharmacies are increasingly positioned to play a crucial role in the delivery and management of cell and gene therapy products.

11 min read |Open Access |Feature

Of Note: AABB to Welcome Cord Blood Connect to 2025 Annual Meeting

Of Note: News stories from the field.

4 min read |Members Only |Of Note

Pushing the Boundaries of Medicine with Mark W. Sawicki

In this month’s “In Conversation” interview, Mark Sawicki, PhD, president and CEO of Cryoport Systems, discusses critical challenges facing the cell and gene therapy field and cutting-edge solutions to safeguard CGT products.

7 min read |Members Only |In Conversation

Three-time Cancer Survivor Spreads Hope After Immunotherapy

CAR T-cell therapy recipient Sonia Su shares her journey as a three-time cancer survivor and the life-changing impact of immunotherapy.

7 min read |Open Access |Feature

Meet Our Consultant: Jennifer Chain, PhD, CABP

In the Meet Our Consultant series, Jennifer Chain, PhD, CABP, discusses her consulting journey with AABB and offers tips for emerging biotherapies professionals.

5 min read |Open Access |In Conversation

Leveraging Translational Research to Strengthen Health Systems Worldwide

Marie Paul

9 min read |Open Access |White Coats

Filmmaker Jon Kasbe's Documentary Sheds Light on Maternal Mortality Crisis in Nigeria and Efforts to Improve Blood Delivery

In Lagos, Nigeria, motorcyclists known as blood riders dart through congested highways to deliver life-saving blood products from local blood banks to hospitals.

9 min read |Open Access |In Conversation

Expanding Blood Accessibility for Pregnant Women in Resource-Limited Countries

Caroline Wesonga Wangamati, MSc, MA, BCom, of Bungoma County, Kenya

10 min read |Members Only |Feature

10 Benefits of Strength Training for Physical Health

Strength training, also known as resistance training or weight training, is a fundamental component of physical fitness that offers numerous benefits for overall health.

5 min read |Members Only |Be Well

Cyber Threats: Safeguarding the Integrity of the Blood Supply

Bill Block spoke to AABB News about his career path, cybersecurity trends and best practices for safeguarding the integrity of the blood supply.

7 min read |Open Access |White Coats

In Conversation With John Hagins: Improving Disaster Response for Future Events

John Hagins, president and CEO of The Community Blood Center in Appleton, Wisc., and the chair of the Task Force, chatted with AABB News about the Task Force’s focus on disaster preparedness, lessons learned, challenges in disaster response and more.

7 min read |Members Only |In Conversation