Memorial Blood Centers

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we're celebrating trailblazers in science like Dr. Karina Yazdanbakhsh, whose research is shaping the future of sickle cell disease treatment. As Vice President and Director of Research at LFKRI, Dr. Yazdanbakhsh discovered that certain immune cells play a key role in how sickle cell patients respond to infections—paving the way for potential new therapies. Her work is changing lives. Read below for more about her groundbreaking research. #Hematology #SickleCellResearch #SickleCellDisease #WomeninResearch

A huge shoutout to Lily, a dedicated donor making a difference during her spring break! ?? While many are taking time to relax, Lily chose to donate and reached an incredible milestone—over 1 gallon donated! ?? As an O- and CMV negative donor, her blood is a perfect match for pediatric units. ?? What makes this even more special is that Lily’s mom, Kathy Geist, is Vice President of Regional Operations at MBC, where she focuses on growing our community presence and expanding partnerships. Kathy couldn’t be prouder of Lily’s commitment to giving back before turning 21 next week. ?? We’re grateful for young donors like Lily who are helping save lives and inspiring others to make a difference! #WomensHistoryMonth #LifeSaver #Leadership

On #EmployeeAppreciationDay, we’d like to extend a huge thank you to our dedicated team at Memorial Blood Centers. Your passion and hard work are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re grateful for each of you. Thank you for all that you do! ??

This week, we celebrate the incredible #phlebotomists who play a vital role in #healthcare. Thank you for your hard work, steady hands, and for being the unsung heroes behind so many lives saved. ?? #PhlebotomistRecognitionWeek

Congratulations to Karina Yazdanbakhsh, PhD, on being named to City & State’s 2025 “50 Over 50” list! ?? As Vice President and Director of Research at Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute at NYBCe, Dr. Yazdanbakhsh is pioneering therapeutic treatments and diagnostic tools for people with sickle cell disease—advancing research to make lifesaving red blood cell transfusions safer. Her dedication to understanding immune system regulation has been shaping the field for decades, and this recognition is well deserved. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4aMZu1t

Thank you all for the important work you do AND for supporting our lifesaving mission!

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our latest recipient story campaign! This campaign highlights the profound impact of blood donations and the incredible full circle moments they create. ?? Julia’s journey is a testament to the power of community, the generosity of donors, and the lifesaving mission we all share. A huge thank you to our team for bringing Julia's story to life—your hard work and passion continue to shine through. Check out Julia's story and help us spread the word about the importance of blood and bone marrow donations. Together, we can build a world where more stories like Julia’s are possible. #RecipientStory #Testimonial #BloodRecipient #TransplantRecipient

January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to recognize the everyday heroes who save lives through blood donation. This powerful story from The Minnesota Star Tribune highlights how donated blood connected strangers in a lifesaving surgery and demonstrates the invaluable impact of all we do here at Memorial Blood Centers. As we celebrate donors this month, let's also inspire others to give. Together, we can create more stories of hope and healing. ?? Read the story: https://bit.ly/3WbrDcb

To our incredible team at Memorial Blood Centers: Thank you for a remarkable year filled with dedication, compassion, and lifesaving work! ???? Your commitment has helped ensure patients in need have the gift of life, and for that, we are endlessly grateful. Here's to another year of making a difference—together!

Narla Mohandas, DSc, Distinguished Scientist at New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), kicked off the 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA. As the 2024 ASH President and head of the Laboratory of Red Cell Physiology at NYBCe, Dr. Narla has made remarkable contributions to the study of red blood cell disorders, including hereditary spherocytosis, sickle cell disease, thalassemias, and malaria. His expertise in erythropoiesis, particularly in myelodysplasia and Diamond-Blackfan anemia, continues to shape the future of hematology research.