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Save the date: GivingTuesday is Dec. 3! Thanks to the generosity of our community, the AABB Foundation has funded more than 200 scientists advancing research in transfusion medicine and biotherapies. On GivingTuesday, join supporters worldwide in shaping the future of health care through innovation. Learn how your support makes an impact: https://bit.ly/3Op4n6o #GivingTuesday #AABBFoundation #Transfusion #Biotherapies

?? November's CellSource is here! Read this month's #CellNotes - Revolutionizing Blood Separation: A Thanksgiving Reflection on Innovation. AABB participates as inspiring partner in World Cord Blood Day, CEO Debra BenAvram named 2025 professional society association executive of the year, #AABB24 on-demand full access now available, and more. #AABB24 #Biotherapies #Newsletter #AdvancedTherapies #Cells #CellTherapy #CGT #Quality #CellSource #AABBcabp

The on-demand education sessions for the 2024 AABB Annual Meeting are now available to the public in the AABB Meeting On-Demand Store. Choose a full-access package or individual sessions to learn at your own pace, with discounts for AABB members, students and institutions. Registered Annual Meeting attendees may continue to access sessions for content viewing purposes via the AABB Education Platform. Get started: https://bit.ly/3OkDyjS #AABB24 #Blooducation

AABB corporate partners gain access to valuable benefits, including discounts on bulk purchases of publications from the AABB Store. Interested in learning how the AABB’s Corporate Partner Program supports organizations like yours? Visit our website for details: https://bit.ly/3CO6xK7 #AABBFamily #BloodBanking #Transfusion #Biotherapies

In the latest episode of the Transfusion Monthly Podcast, Yannis Hadjiyannis, MD, and Alesia Kaplan, MD, from the UPMC discuss their recent study on high-dose #granulocyte transfusions for neutropenic patients. The conversation addressed challenges in donor recruitment, the clinical applications of granulocyte therapy and the need for prospective studies to refine transfusion protocols and manage issues like HLA antibody formation. ?? Listen and subscribe: https://bit.ly/3OiZkUU #Transfusion #Research

The AABB Foundation encourages researchers worldwide to apply for the Early-Career Scientific Research Grants Program’s 2025 cycle through Dec. 1. Grant recipients each receive an award of up to $100,000 to further a one- or two-year research project in blood banking, transfusion medicine or biotherapies. Additional information about the eligibility criteria and application process is available on the Early-Career Scientific Research Grants Program web page. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g3rrx2WD #BloodBanking #TransfusionMedicine #Biotherapies #Grants

A new open-access feature in #Transfusion examines the effectiveness of telephone surveys on the return of first-time donors. Researchers at the Universit?t Leipzig found that contacting first-time donors by phone after their first donation increases the six-month return rate and reduces the interval to a second donation. Read the full study to learn how this approach could shape donor retention strategies: https://bit.ly/4fQrbYk #BloodDonation

AABB invites you to review and comment on the proposed first edition of the Cell and Gene Therapy Standards for Pharmacy, open for public comment until Dec. 16. This initiative represents an important step in advancing quality and safety for cell and gene therapy (CGT) products in pharmacy settings. As CGT approvals grow, pharmacies are essential to managing these complex therapies. AABB’s standards aim to bridge existing gaps in pharmacy quality programs, offering guidance on the receipt, storage, handling and dispensing of CGTs. We encourage all stakeholders to review the draft standards and share their perspectives. Your insights will be invaluable in shaping this initiative to support patient safety and product integrity. Learn more and submit feedback: https://bit.ly/3AKp4GL #Biotherapies #CellTherapy #GeneTherapy #CGT #Quality

Don’t forget! There’s still time to earn CE/CME credits from the AABB Annual Meeting by accessing on-demand recordings. Attendees can explore the full schedule of #AABB24 education sessions and claim credits until 2 p.m. ET on Nov. 21. Log in with your email and AABB registration ID to get started. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3C6QGGf #AABB24

During the COVID-19 pandemic, blood supply challenges led to creative solutions to extend the blood supply, including half-unit RBC transfusions. In a new, open-access #Transfusion study, investigators from City of Hope reported that while transfusing half units helped manage immediate supply demands, patients required subsequent transfusions more quickly and in greater numbers. Read the full report: https://bit.ly/4etAI6w #BloodSupply #TransfusionMedicine