AABB2025: CBA Extends Deadline for Cord Blood Connect Lighting Talks

The Cord Blood Association (CBA) has extended the deadline to submit proposals for five-minute lightning talks on cord blood and birthing tissue, taking place during Cord Blood Connect. These fast-paced, thought-provoking presentations will showcase bold ideas on next-generation applications, technological innovations and global access to cord blood. The new submission deadline is July 18.

AABB is partnering with CBA to host Cord Blood Connect within the 2025 AABB Annual Meeting, taking place Oct. 25-28 in San Diego. This collaboration will bring together experts from across the blood and biotherapies community, providing attendees with specialized education and research in cord blood banking, as well as expanded opportunities to connect with professionals in the field. Members of the blood and biotherapies community can explore the full education program online.