The AABB Annual Meeting: “An Unparalleled Opportunity”

The 2025 AABB Annual Meeting will take place Oct. 25-28 in San Diego. Registration is now open, and AABB’s Board of Directors, committees and staff are working diligently to ensure that this year’s Annual Meeting is another information-rich, valuable and enjoyable four days for members of the blood and biotherapies community.

Year after year, the AABB Annual Meeting is known for being the preeminent event for the blood and biotherapies field. It features the field’s top education programs, cutting-edge research in all areas of blood and biotherapies, an Exhibit Hall showcasing the latest products and services, unparalleled networking opportunities—and much, much more.

As we continue preparing for this year’s Annual Meeting, AABB News checked in with some of our members who attend regularly. Below is what they had to say about this must-attend event.

“The AABB Annual Meeting is the basis and fundamental home for the career I have built. In some way or another, every professional achievement of mine is connected to the AABB Annual Meeting. I look forward to attending every year because I love to be with my friends and colleagues – old and new. The experience fills my cup and provides inspiration and shared experience for the next year ahead.”

-Meghan Delaney, DO, MPH
Children’s National Hospital
AABB President

“I attend the AABB Annual Meeting every year because it's an unparalleled opportunity to stay current with the latest scientific advances and best practices in the field. The meeting brings together experts from around the world, allowing for rich discussions, collaboration and knowledge exchange. It’s not just a conference; it’s a place where the future of our field is shaped.”

-Vasiliki E. Kalodimou, BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, CABP(H)
IASO Maternity-Pediatric and Research Hospital

“The AABB Annual Meeting is the primary meeting I attend to keep up with advances in the field of transfusion medicine. I get to hear and learn about new topics in the field that I don’t think about on a day-to-day basis when I am focused on my research.”

-Vijay Bhoj, MD, PhD
University of Pennsylvania

“This is an incredible meeting that brings together – like no other event – physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, CEOs, PhD scientists, regulatory leaders and more. The sharing of scientific discoveries and practice changes is incredibly powerful and has ignited and catalyzed my career.”

-Cassandra Josephson, MD
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital

“The AABB Annual Meeting is an opportunity to learn about the most current and important topics in transfusion medicine. Attendees can interface with current leaders in the field and interact with up-and-coming talent. The meeting provides opportunities to caucus together and develop partnerships for future engagement.”

-Yvette Miller, MD, ABIHM
American Red Cross

“Early in my career, the AABB Annual Meeting offered my best option for learning the many and varied aspects that make up our field. In the middle stage of my career, the Annual Meeting offered unmatched networking and career growth opportunities. Now in the twilight of my career, the Annual Meeting is where I can help support the growth and development of younger colleagues as they assume increasing responsibility for shaping our collective future.”

-David Green
Vitalant

“I like to attend the AABB Annual Meeting every year so that I can be up to date on the most recent advances in transfusion-transmissible infectious disease research. Regular attendance at the AABB Annual Meeting helps me think of new research ideas and directions.”

-Galen Conti, MPH
American Red Cross

“The AABB Annual Meeting is more than just a conference; it's where our transfusion medicine community comes together. For me, it's a space to learn, grow, connect and contribute. It’s where I’ve found collaborators, mentors and lifelong friends. It’s also where I’ve found my voice as a scientist.”

- Krystalyn Hudson, PhD
Columbia University

“I like to attend the AABB Annual Meeting each year for the excellent learning opportunities and to meet old friends and make new ones. Regular attendance at the AABB Annual Meeting has supported my development as a transfusion medicine specialist.”

- Michael Murphy, MD, FRCP, FRCPath, FFPath
NHS Blood & Transplant

“I have been attending the AABB Annual Meeting for more than 10 years now. I return year after year because the AABB Annual Meeting consistently delivers cutting-edge science, meaningful dialogue and unparalleled networking opportunities. It’s a rare convergence of expertise and innovation that sparks new ideas and energizes my work.”

-Ruchika Goel, MD, MPH, CABP
Vitalant

“Attending the AABB Annual Meeting has opened my eyes to opportunities available in blood and biotherapies. Connecting with the kind, talented experts in my field has shown me different possibilities for my career and has led to me getting involved in committees and submitting abstracts. I would not be who or where I am today without the AABB Annual Meeting.”

-Chloe Homich, MLS(ASCP)SBB
Blood Bank of Delmarva

“I attend the AABB Annual Meeting every year for the fresh perspectives offered by the speakers and my colleagues. I always return home with a wealth of knowledge to help push my practice forward. The number of times I've said, ‘Huh, I never thought about it that way’ after talking with other attendees would be impossible to count. My bench of content experts who I can count on in a pinch continues to grow after each AABB Annual Meeting.”

-Zach Thompson, MD, FCAP, CABP
Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

“The AABB Annual Meeting is an essential event for me. It’s where I connect with like-minded professionals who are equally passionate about advancing transfusion medicine and biotherapies. The educational sessions consistently deliver cutting-edge insights that keep me informed and inspired. It’s a space where innovation, learning and community come together.”

- Shaughn Nalezinski, MS, MLS(ASCP)SBB, MLS(AMT)
Concord Hospital Health System