The Top Poster Awards showcased cutting-edge research onsite in San Diego. The six posters featured in this issue reflect the field’s ongoing commitment to evidence-based practices that benefit patients and blood centers.
9 min read |Open Access |Feature
In his first President's message, Jose Cancelas, MD, PhD, CABP, shares his goals with the AABB community.
4 min read |Open Access |President’s Message
AABB News caught up with world-renowned scientist Tomas Ganz, MD, PhD, to discuss his research journey, including his discoveries of the iron-regulatory hormones hepcidin and erythroferrone.
6 min read |Open Access |Annual Meeting
This roundup features key sessions that explored emerging technologies, evolving donor trends and policies, clinical practice updates and technological advancements and innovations shaping the field.
3 min read |Open Access |Annual Meeting
The 2025 AABB Annual Meeting offered something for every facet of the blood and biotherapies community. Here are 10 memorable moments from this year’s event.
4 min read |Open Access |Annual Meeting
First-time attendees Monike A. M. Oliveira, MS; and Chelsea Perkins, MLS (ASCP)CM, share their experiences and memorable moments in San Diego.
4 min read |Open Access |Insider's View
For Demet Hazal Gomak, CLS, MLS(ASCP)CM SBBCM, the AABB Annual Meeting feels like a transfusion medicine Disneyland, an event that surpasses expectations in every way.
5 min read |Open Access |Insider's View.jpg?sfvrsn=de424d2a_1/)
The AABB Foundation events held during the 2025 Annual Meeting offered attendees a chance to experience the Foundation’s mission of advancing innovative research.
5 min read |Members Only |AABB Foundation: Shaping the Industry
Photos of the 2025 AABB Annual Meeting
1 min read |Open Access |Annual Meeting
Jeff McCullough, MD, was recognized at the 2025 AABB Annual Meeting for the longest consecutive attendance. He spoke with AABB News about what inspires him to attend year after year.
7 min read |Open Access |In Conversation
AABB Social Media Champs recount their AABB Annual Meeting experience.
7 min read |Open Access |Social Media
Federico Rodriguez Quezada discusses advancements in cellular therapy.
5 min read |Open Access |White Coats
Creating a holiday gift budget, and sticking to it, is one of the simplest ways to enjoy the season without financial stress.
4 min read |Members Only |Be Well
"Volunteering has allowed me to connect with inspiring colleagues worldwide and to learn about practices in different blood centers."
2 min read |Members Only |Membership Focus
Of Note: News stories from the field.
4 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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