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International Society of Blood Transfusion
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Connecting transfusion medicine professionals worldwide since 1935! 🌍 ISBT unites experts from 100+ countries to advance science, share knowledge, and drive innovation and best practices across the transfusion chain.
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New in #VoxSanguinis: Analysis of haemovigilance reports reveals 12.5% of acute haemolytic transfusion reactions are attributed to antibodies to low-incidence antigens

🔗 Read the article here: doi.org/10.1111/vox....

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Analysis of haemovigilance reports reveals 12.5% of acute haemolytic transfusion reactions are attributed to antibodies to low‐incidence antigens
Background and Objectives Many transfusion centres no longer perform an antiglobulin crossmatch on patients without clinically significant red cell alloantibodies, but instead use an abbreviated cro...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Reminder: Don’t miss our upcoming webinar happening tomorrow!

🩸 ISBT Corporate Partner Webinar with Bio-Rad
Cracking the Case: A Practical Journey Through Antibody Identification
🗓️ 18 November 2025 | 🕒 5pm – 6pm CET

🔗 Book your spot now! www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-...
ISBT Corporate Webinar: Cracking the Case: A Practical Journey Through Antibody Identification
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November 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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🚨Exciting news: explore the ISBT Blood Group Database!🚨

For the past 8 years, the ISBT Working Party for Red Cell Immunogenetics and Blood Group Terminology has been developing an open-source electronic database, designed to keep pace with rapidly evolving knowledge.

🔗: blooddatabase.isbtweb.org
ISBT Blood Group Database
Official database of blood group systems, antigens, and alleles from The International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT).
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November 13, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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🩸 One week to go until the ISBT Corporate Webinar with Bio-Rad!

Join us on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 at 17:00-18:00 CET for the ISBT webinar with Bio-Rad: Cracking the Case: A Practical Journey Through Antibody Identification

Find out more here: www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-...
ISBT Corporate Webinar: Cracking the Case: A Practical Journey Through Antibody Identification
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November 11, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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📣 Abstract submissions are now open for the 39th International ISBT Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia June 20-24 2026!

🗓️Deadline: February 17, 2026

You are invited to submit your abstract and share your work with a global community of transfusion professionals.

🔗: www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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🚀 Your path to impactful research starts here!

The I TRY IT Programme 2026 is here to help young professionals take the first step toward meaningful studies in transfusion medicine!

📅 Application deadline: November 30, 2025
🔗 Apply here: www.isbtweb.org/communities/...
A mentorship programme for Young Professionals who need some guidance in their research project
The I TRY IT programme is for those young professionals, who have little or no experience with conducting research and would like to receive help with starting up a research project in their own area....
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November 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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Join us on Tuesday 18 November 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CET for an open-access webinar by Bio-Rad.

Learn all about the intricacies of antibody identification.

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#Transfusion #ISBT #BioRad #FreeWebinar
ISBT Corporate Webinar: Cracking the Case: A Practical Journey Through Antibody Identification
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November 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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New in #VoxSanguinis: RhD-negative red blood cell use and conservation strategies in the Region of Southern Denmark

🔗 Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1111/vox....

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RhD‐negative red blood cell use and conservation strategies in the Region of Southern Denmark
Background and Objectives Suboptimal use of RhD-negative red blood cells (RBCs) can lead to reduced inventories of this scarce resource. Prevention of D-alloimmunization is particularly important fo...
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November 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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The October 2025 issue of Transfusion Today is out now!

Discover how developments in Big Data are progressing the field of transfusion medicine by diving into the latest issue of Transfusion Today!

🔗 Read the full issue here: isbtweb.foleon.com/transfusion-...

#TransfusionToday
Cover - Transfusion Today - October 2025
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October 31, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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The first 2 days of #Blood2025 #ISBTPerth2025 have been filled with inspiring talks, meaningful connections, and valuable knowledge sharing, showcasing the innovation and momentum driving the field of transfusion medicine forward.

We are excited to see what the rest of the congress brings!
October 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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New #VoxSanguinis: Machine Learning–Enhanced Digital Microscopy for Personalized Assessment of Red Blood Cell Storage Lesions🩸

A new study presents a machine learning platform for rapid, quantitative evaluation of red blood cell aging.

🔗 Read more: doi.org/10.1111%2Fvo...

#ISBT #VoxSanguinis
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October 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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New article in #VoxSanguinis: Nursing staff satisfaction on the use of several transfusion safety systems at a university hospital

🔗 Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1111%2Fvo...

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Nursing staff satisfaction with the use of several transfusion safety systems at a university hospital
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October 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Reminder: Don’t miss our upcoming webinar happening tomorrow!

🩸 ISBT Corporate Partner Webinar with Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies
The Role of Leukoreduction in Modern Transfusion Medicine
🗓️ 8 October 2025 | 🕒 3pm – 4pm CEST

🔗 Book your spot now! www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-...
ISBT Corporate Webinar: The Role of Leukoreduction in Modern Transfusion Medicine
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October 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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New article in #VoxSanguinis: Beyond the Human Eye: Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizing Plasma Quality Control

💡94.7% accuracy and 100% sensitivity
💡Detected all abnormal units
💡Significantly reduced normal plasma wastage

🔗 Read the article here: doi.org/10.1111%2Fvo...

#ISBT #VoxSanguinis
Beyond the human eye: Artificial intelligence revolutionizing plasma quality control
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October 6, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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🩸One week to go until our Corporate Webinar with Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies!

Join us 8 Oct | 15:00 CEST for the ISBT webinar with Terumo BCT: The Role of Leukoreduction in Modern Transfusion Medicine.

🔗 www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-...

#Transfusion #ISBT #Terumo #FreeWebinar
ISBT Corporate Webinar: The Role of Leukoreduction in Modern Transfusion Medicine
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October 1, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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Join us on Wednesday 8 October 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CEST for a free webinar by Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies. Learn all about the role of leukoreduction in modern transfusion medicine.

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#Transfusion #ISBT #Terumo #FreeWebinar
ISBT Corporate Webinar: The Role of Leukoreduction in Modern Transfusion Medicine
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September 24, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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#VoxSanguinis: Manufacturing stresses do not differentially impact red blood cells from donors with diabetes

💡Blood manufacturing does not differentially impact red blood cells from donors with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

🔗Read the full article here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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September 22, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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New Talking Transfusion episode!

For Blood Cancer Awareness month the hosts chat with reviewers from the Transfusion Evidence Roundup, exploring the latest findings, clinical challenges and highlight the importance of transfusion.

Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/63YC...

#TalkingTransfusion
Episode 4: Blood Cancer Awareness Month
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September 18, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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New in #VoxSanguinis: Partial D variant with demonstrated risk of D alloimmunisation in the Australian Indigenous population

💡This article reports a novel RHD variant.

Read more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....

#Transfusion #BloodResearch
Partial D variant with demonstrated risk of D alloimmunization in the Australian Indigenous population
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September 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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ISBT Webinar: Meet the Expert – Simon Stanworth
Topic: Blood products in life-threatening hemorrhage
📅 20 Aug 2025 | 5–6 PM CEST

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ISBT Webinar: Meet the Expert: Simon Stanworth - use of blood products in life threatening hemorrhage
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August 19, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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New in Vox Sanguinis: Cold-stored whole blood shows most haemostatic changes within the first 14 days.
👉 Leukoreduction doesn’t make a big difference after prolonged storage.
👉 Clot structure may already be weaker at day 14.

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#Transfusion #BloodResearch
The effect of leukoreduction and prolonged storage on coagulation in cold‐stored whole blood: An in vitro study
Background and Objectives Cold-stored whole blood (CSWB) for haemodynamically unstable bleeding patients is especially convenient when platelets are otherwise unavailable and simple logistics are fa...
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August 19, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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Reminder – Global Survey on Pediatric Apheresis

Don’t forget to share your expertise! Pediatric apheresis data is limited, and your input will help shape global practices.

#PediatricApheresis #ISBT #WAA #ASFA #GlobalSurvey
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Global Survey on Pediatric Apheresis Practices
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August 11, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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New pod episode!

We sat down with behavioral scientist Niall O’Hagan to talk about his first-ever conference presentation at #ISBTMilan

He breaks down his research on memory + donor screening — and what guessing on forms could mean for blood safety. Spoiler: it’s more common than you think.
August 5, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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New in #VoxSanguinis:
Neocyte-enriched blood doesn’t extend RBC survival vs. conventional filtered blood in chronic transfusions.

💡 Time to reassess its value & cost-effectiveness.

Read more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

#BloodTransfusion #Hematology #SickleCell #Thalassaemia
Neocyte‐enriched blood does not provide a survival advantage for red cells when compared to conventional filtered blood
Background and Objectives Red blood cell (RBC) concentrates are stored at 1–6°C for up to 42 days, but storage lesions can lead to wastage. Pooled neocytes may extend RBC shelf-life, benefiting pati...
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July 29, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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#PediatricTransfusion Medicine: Did You Know?
Premature infants often have more blood drawn than their total volume during their NICU stay — over 90% <1,000g need at least one RBC transfusion, mostly due to testing losses.

#NICU #ISBTClinical #BloodConservation
📚 Patel et al. 2016 – PMID: 27424006
July 28, 2025 at 6:50 AM