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
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
In honor of Sickle Cell Awareness Month, AABB News is pleased to spotlight Tabatha L. McGee, CEO of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia and a warrior advocate.
8 min read |Open Access |Feature
Here’s a sneak peek of the 2026 AABB Annual Meeting’s new and favorite returning events designed to help attendees connect, learn and engage with colleagues from across the global blood and biotherapies community.
6 min read |Open Access |Annual Meeting
Major Nicholas Greene, MLS(ASCP)SBB, discusses his military career and his internship at AABB.
6 min read |Open Access |Feature
AABB members share their mentorship experience and discuss the AABB Mentoring Program’s impact on their professional growth.
9 min read |Open Access |High Priority
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
Victoria Cary discussed her leadership path in blood banking, workforce challenges and her upcoming AABB Annual Meeting session on blood bank staffing in tertiary care centers.
5 min read |Members Only |White Coats
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
In a system built on voluntary donation and unpredictable demand, insisting on the freshest available unit is often simply not achievable at scale.
5 min read |Open Access |Sponsored Content
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
“One of the things I value most about AABB is its welcoming and supportive community, regardless of experience level.”
2 min read |Members Only |Membership Focus
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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