Join the movement on Global Pay It Forward Day! Honor a mentor or colleague by giving a tribute gift to the #AABBFoundation . Your donation isn't just a thank you, it's a crucial investment in the future of blood and biotherapies. Make a difference today: bit.ly/4cZDXTW

In a new “White Coats,” AABB sat down with Michael Fitzpatrick, PhD, chief science officer at Cellphire Therapeutics, Inc. and a former director of Armed Services Blood Program #DonateBloodSaveLives, about his career, the impact of military transfusion medicine and leadership lessons. bit.ly/4aWNTMc

AABB is excited to join ISCT at #ISCT2024 in Vancouver, Canada, May 29-June 1. 🍁

Connect with our team to learn more about partnering with AABB to advance #biotherapies worldwide!

Let’s meet! 👇 aabb.org/biobooth

During National Volunteer Week, AABB is proud to celebrate our network of volunteer assessors, who share their time and talent in service of donor and patient safety. Thank you for all you do! bit.ly/3S08OYm

#AABBFamily

It’s here! 🎉

Registration is open for AABB's Leadership Certificate in Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine, supported by QuidelOrtho. This training program covers essential topics to help cultivate laboratory leaders.

Learn more and enroll today: bit.ly/3JrV2YQ

Mark your calendars! 📅

The second installment of AABB’s latest leadership meeting series inspired by Susan Cain's 'Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” is taking place Thursday, April 25, at 3 pm ET.

Email [email protected] to attend.

The April issue of #Transfusion is here! 🔬

Log in now to access the latest research in #transfusionmedicine and #biotherapies : bit.ly/4cs8Dg6

We’re kicking off the week with a celebration! 🥳

Our friends at @labpatriarivas1, a relationship testing facility in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, achieved AABB accreditation for the 18th year in a row. 🥇

Congratulations, everyone! #AABBAccreditation

Safety of COVID-19 convalescent plasma: A definitive systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials [Dec 29, 2023] Franchini et al. Daniele Focosi, MD PhD MSc Transfusion onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/tr… #COVID19CP AABB Arturo Casadevall Jack Senefeld Michael Joyner

#Blooducation101
Chapter 19
Bacterial Screening

⁉️Why do we put so much effort in platelet bacterial mitigation strategies?

That’s right!  Today, most platelet products are stored at room temperature enabling bacteria growth. 
Methods used to prevent bacterial contamination of…

Military transfusion medicine takes center stage in the April issue of AABB News. 🎖️

Log in or join AABB today to access the digital edition:

➡️ bit.ly/3v5tG7z

Me, the 'young in the field' SBB from 🇺🇸/🇩🇪, currently mentoring a Dr from 🇲🇾 😱 But we are having so much fun and I have not just met another human utterly excited about #Blooducation and #TransfusionMed , rather than made another friend. Thanks for the opportunity AABB 🫶🏻

🌟 Ready to meet our final 2024 AABB Lab All-Star?

Rachel led her Vitalant - Arizona facility’s efforts to optimize the post-thaw protocol for HPCs, creating an easy-to-reproduce process that’s been adopted by labs worldwide. Way to go, Rachel! #AABBLabAllStars #Vitalant , #YouAreVital

Meet our next lab all-star: Gloria Gonzalez! Gloria joined Hackensack Meridian’s cell therapy processing department right out of school and quickly became a pillar of the team. Her colleagues celebrated her fearless approach to challenges and dedication to perfection. #AABBLabAllStars

🌟 Meet the all-star blood bank staff WVU Medicine! 🩸

Their commitment to continuous quality improvement sets them apart. From adapting NICU transfusion processes to stepping up during staffing shortages, they exemplify dedication to patient care. Way to go! #AABBLabAllStars

Next on #Blooducation101 we take a look at Syphilis, HTLV and Chagas screening. I would grab my coffee☕️ for a cool 3-in-1 read.😀Let's begin with some fun facts...
Did you know?
🩸Syphilis was the first transfusion-transmitted disease (TTD) for which blood supply was screened…

New study in Blood Advances characterizes transfusion needs and patterns after CAR T-cell therapy for B-cell lymphoma. Read more at: bit.ly/cart0424 #Blooducation #TransfusionMedicine AABB

Which outcomes do clinical trials in your field report?

Torunn Apelseth, myself, et al examined outcomes in randomized trials of plasma

We found plasma trials most often reported lab results, uncommonly reported quality of life

Out now in AABB journal onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

Create a tribute gift for Global Pay It Forward Day. Honor a mentor or colleague by April 28. bit.ly/4cZDXTW

🌟 Introducing Sara, our next lab all-star! 🩸 As UC Health's technical lead, she modernized the blood bank and advocated fiercely for staff. Her dedication to patient safety and collaboration with clinical teams make her an invaluable part of the staff. #AABBLabAllStars