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.
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!
We are excited to see what the rest of the congress brings!
October 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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!
We are excited to see what the rest of the congress brings!
#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
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
#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
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
A great moment captured last week as EBA and ISBT came together in preparation for an exciting event this September!
Stay tuned—if you're interested in Rare Blood, you won’t want to miss what’s coming.
Huge thanks to the ISBT and EBA teams for all your work behind the scenes!
Stay tuned—if you're interested in Rare Blood, you won’t want to miss what’s coming.
Huge thanks to the ISBT and EBA teams for all your work behind the scenes!
June 30, 2025 at 7:36 AM
A great moment captured last week as EBA and ISBT came together in preparation for an exciting event this September!
Stay tuned—if you're interested in Rare Blood, you won’t want to miss what’s coming.
Huge thanks to the ISBT and EBA teams for all your work behind the scenes!
Stay tuned—if you're interested in Rare Blood, you won’t want to miss what’s coming.
Huge thanks to the ISBT and EBA teams for all your work behind the scenes!
#LearningUpdate
18F w/ refractory AML on palliative care. Presents w/ persistent nosebleed → platelet transfusion started.
10 min in: develops itching + urticaria.
🔍 Compare pre- and during-transfusion parameters.
What’s your take? Drop it in the comments 👇
#MedEd #TransfusionMedicine
18F w/ refractory AML on palliative care. Presents w/ persistent nosebleed → platelet transfusion started.
10 min in: develops itching + urticaria.
🔍 Compare pre- and during-transfusion parameters.
What’s your take? Drop it in the comments 👇
#MedEd #TransfusionMedicine
June 23, 2025 at 6:53 AM
#LearningUpdate
18F w/ refractory AML on palliative care. Presents w/ persistent nosebleed → platelet transfusion started.
10 min in: develops itching + urticaria.
🔍 Compare pre- and during-transfusion parameters.
What’s your take? Drop it in the comments 👇
#MedEd #TransfusionMedicine
18F w/ refractory AML on palliative care. Presents w/ persistent nosebleed → platelet transfusion started.
10 min in: develops itching + urticaria.
🔍 Compare pre- and during-transfusion parameters.
What’s your take? Drop it in the comments 👇
#MedEd #TransfusionMedicine
Join us for the joint meeting of Blood 2025 and ISBT Perth from 26 – 29 October 2025!
Early bird registration is available until 19 August – don’t miss the chance to save your spot at a reduced rate!
www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-...
Early bird registration is available until 19 August – don’t miss the chance to save your spot at a reduced rate!
www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-...
June 19, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Join us for the joint meeting of Blood 2025 and ISBT Perth from 26 – 29 October 2025!
Early bird registration is available until 19 August – don’t miss the chance to save your spot at a reduced rate!
www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-...
Early bird registration is available until 19 August – don’t miss the chance to save your spot at a reduced rate!
www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-...
World Blood Donor Day 2025
Safe blood saves lives — one donation can help save up to three people.
Thank you, blood donors, for giving hope and saving lives. 💉❤️
#WBDD2025 #GiveBloodGiveHope #SafeBloodSavesLives #WorldBloodDonorDay
Safe blood saves lives — one donation can help save up to three people.
Thank you, blood donors, for giving hope and saving lives. 💉❤️
#WBDD2025 #GiveBloodGiveHope #SafeBloodSavesLives #WorldBloodDonorDay
June 14, 2025 at 6:32 AM
World Blood Donor Day 2025
Safe blood saves lives — one donation can help save up to three people.
Thank you, blood donors, for giving hope and saving lives. 💉❤️
#WBDD2025 #GiveBloodGiveHope #SafeBloodSavesLives #WorldBloodDonorDay
Safe blood saves lives — one donation can help save up to three people.
Thank you, blood donors, for giving hope and saving lives. 💉❤️
#WBDD2025 #GiveBloodGiveHope #SafeBloodSavesLives #WorldBloodDonorDay
Let Roche show you how to take your lab to the next level with their Blood Safety Solutions at #ISBTMilan. Visit Roche’s booth #D16 and start building the future together.
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May 28, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Let Roche show you how to take your lab to the next level with their Blood Safety Solutions at #ISBTMilan. Visit Roche’s booth #D16 and start building the future together.
bit.ly/43AacUi
bit.ly/43AacUi
#GrifolsDiagnostic will be participating in #ISBTMilan. Explore Grifols’ innovations in Total Laboratory Automation for labs of all sizes. Don’t miss their symposium, Elevating Transfusion Safety and Efficiency, on 2 June at 12:30 PM.
www.diagnostic.grifols.com/en/home
www.diagnostic.grifols.com/en/home
May 27, 2025 at 7:42 AM
#GrifolsDiagnostic will be participating in #ISBTMilan. Explore Grifols’ innovations in Total Laboratory Automation for labs of all sizes. Don’t miss their symposium, Elevating Transfusion Safety and Efficiency, on 2 June at 12:30 PM.
www.diagnostic.grifols.com/en/home
www.diagnostic.grifols.com/en/home
Meet Fresenius Kabi at #ISBTMilan, May 31–June 4! Discover their Transfusion Journey of Life-Saving Drops at Booth E68. Join the donor room experience, explore product demos, and attend our booth lectures.
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May 26, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Meet Fresenius Kabi at #ISBTMilan, May 31–June 4! Discover their Transfusion Journey of Life-Saving Drops at Booth E68. Join the donor room experience, explore product demos, and attend our booth lectures.
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📢 This Month’s Learning Update is live!
We’re diving into transfusion reactions in this edition. Your challenge? Match each case with the correct decision:
🔹 Transfusion of the same component CAN proceed
🔹 Transfusion of the same component CANNOT proceed
Comment your answers!!
We’re diving into transfusion reactions in this edition. Your challenge? Match each case with the correct decision:
🔹 Transfusion of the same component CAN proceed
🔹 Transfusion of the same component CANNOT proceed
Comment your answers!!
May 22, 2025 at 7:33 AM
📢 This Month’s Learning Update is live!
We’re diving into transfusion reactions in this edition. Your challenge? Match each case with the correct decision:
🔹 Transfusion of the same component CAN proceed
🔹 Transfusion of the same component CANNOT proceed
Comment your answers!!
We’re diving into transfusion reactions in this edition. Your challenge? Match each case with the correct decision:
🔹 Transfusion of the same component CAN proceed
🔹 Transfusion of the same component CANNOT proceed
Comment your answers!!
Today on #ThalassaemiaDay2025, we unite to support patients and raise awareness. Together, we can improve care and build stronger, informed communities. 💉❤️
#TogetherForThalassaemia #PrioritizingPatients
#TogetherForThalassaemia #PrioritizingPatients
May 8, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Today on #ThalassaemiaDay2025, we unite to support patients and raise awareness. Together, we can improve care and build stronger, informed communities. 💉❤️
#TogetherForThalassaemia #PrioritizingPatients
#TogetherForThalassaemia #PrioritizingPatients
Just 1 month to go until ISBT Milan 2025 🇮🇹
🗓 31 May – 4 June
Get ready for science, networking & global connections!
What are you most excited about?
#ISBTMilan #TransfusionMatters #1MonthToGo
🗓 31 May – 4 June
Get ready for science, networking & global connections!
What are you most excited about?
#ISBTMilan #TransfusionMatters #1MonthToGo
April 30, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Just 1 month to go until ISBT Milan 2025 🇮🇹
🗓 31 May – 4 June
Get ready for science, networking & global connections!
What are you most excited about?
#ISBTMilan #TransfusionMatters #1MonthToGo
🗓 31 May – 4 June
Get ready for science, networking & global connections!
What are you most excited about?
#ISBTMilan #TransfusionMatters #1MonthToGo
🚨 Something’s Not Right! Do you know what to do if a transfusion reaction occurs?
From first steps to reporting protocols, this quick guide walks you through life-saving actions every healthcare professional should know.
#ISBTEducation
From first steps to reporting protocols, this quick guide walks you through life-saving actions every healthcare professional should know.
#ISBTEducation
April 23, 2025 at 6:05 AM
🚨 Something’s Not Right! Do you know what to do if a transfusion reaction occurs?
From first steps to reporting protocols, this quick guide walks you through life-saving actions every healthcare professional should know.
#ISBTEducation
From first steps to reporting protocols, this quick guide walks you through life-saving actions every healthcare professional should know.
#ISBTEducation
Yesterday, the Basic Transfusion Biology Working Party met at ISBT Amsterdam to advance research on blood transfusions, pathologies, and biotherapies for better patient outcomes!
#TransfusionBiology #BloodTransfusion #ScientificCommunity
#TransfusionBiology #BloodTransfusion #ScientificCommunity
April 1, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Yesterday, the Basic Transfusion Biology Working Party met at ISBT Amsterdam to advance research on blood transfusions, pathologies, and biotherapies for better patient outcomes!
#TransfusionBiology #BloodTransfusion #ScientificCommunity
#TransfusionBiology #BloodTransfusion #ScientificCommunity
Just 2 months to go until #ISBTMilan!
Meet some of the speakers who will take the stage and share their expertise in transfusion medicine.
Get ready for insightful sessions, groundbreaking research, and global connections. Are you joining us? Let us know in the comments! 👇
#SIMTI
Meet some of the speakers who will take the stage and share their expertise in transfusion medicine.
Get ready for insightful sessions, groundbreaking research, and global connections. Are you joining us? Let us know in the comments! 👇
#SIMTI
March 31, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Just 2 months to go until #ISBTMilan!
Meet some of the speakers who will take the stage and share their expertise in transfusion medicine.
Get ready for insightful sessions, groundbreaking research, and global connections. Are you joining us? Let us know in the comments! 👇
#SIMTI
Meet some of the speakers who will take the stage and share their expertise in transfusion medicine.
Get ready for insightful sessions, groundbreaking research, and global connections. Are you joining us? Let us know in the comments! 👇
#SIMTI
ISBT is proud to celebrate our Scientific Secretary, Jason Acker, on receiving the #KingCharlesIII Coronation Medal!
Jason’s dedication to advancing #transfusionmedicine and blood research continues to make a global impact. Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement!
Jason’s dedication to advancing #transfusionmedicine and blood research continues to make a global impact. Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement!
March 17, 2025 at 7:45 AM
ISBT is proud to celebrate our Scientific Secretary, Jason Acker, on receiving the #KingCharlesIII Coronation Medal!
Jason’s dedication to advancing #transfusionmedicine and blood research continues to make a global impact. Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement!
Jason’s dedication to advancing #transfusionmedicine and blood research continues to make a global impact. Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement!
The results are in! 🚨
Last week, we challenged you with our #LearningUpdate quiz on antigen-antibody reactions, and now it's time to see if you got it right!
Check out the correct answer and get the full explanation in our latest post. Ready to see how you did?
🔍 Find out now!
Last week, we challenged you with our #LearningUpdate quiz on antigen-antibody reactions, and now it's time to see if you got it right!
Check out the correct answer and get the full explanation in our latest post. Ready to see how you did?
🔍 Find out now!
March 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The results are in! 🚨
Last week, we challenged you with our #LearningUpdate quiz on antigen-antibody reactions, and now it's time to see if you got it right!
Check out the correct answer and get the full explanation in our latest post. Ready to see how you did?
🔍 Find out now!
Last week, we challenged you with our #LearningUpdate quiz on antigen-antibody reactions, and now it's time to see if you got it right!
Check out the correct answer and get the full explanation in our latest post. Ready to see how you did?
🔍 Find out now!
💡 Topic: Introduction to Antigen-Antibody Reactions
🔬 When investigating antigen-antibody reactions in the lab, various factors influence how these interactions occur. Do you know which conditions enhance antigen-antibody reactions?
Drop your answers in the comments! ⬇️
🔬 When investigating antigen-antibody reactions in the lab, various factors influence how these interactions occur. Do you know which conditions enhance antigen-antibody reactions?
Drop your answers in the comments! ⬇️
February 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
💡 Topic: Introduction to Antigen-Antibody Reactions
🔬 When investigating antigen-antibody reactions in the lab, various factors influence how these interactions occur. Do you know which conditions enhance antigen-antibody reactions?
Drop your answers in the comments! ⬇️
🔬 When investigating antigen-antibody reactions in the lab, various factors influence how these interactions occur. Do you know which conditions enhance antigen-antibody reactions?
Drop your answers in the comments! ⬇️
Check out this month’s question below! The answer will be shared next week across all our social channels.
February 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Check out this month’s question below! The answer will be shared next week across all our social channels.
This Month’s hashtag#LearningUpdate is here!
Put your transfusion medicine knowledge to the test with our monthly quiz! Each month, we’ll challenge you with a question designed to deepen your understanding of key topics.
Put your transfusion medicine knowledge to the test with our monthly quiz! Each month, we’ll challenge you with a question designed to deepen your understanding of key topics.
February 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
This Month’s hashtag#LearningUpdate is here!
Put your transfusion medicine knowledge to the test with our monthly quiz! Each month, we’ll challenge you with a question designed to deepen your understanding of key topics.
Put your transfusion medicine knowledge to the test with our monthly quiz! Each month, we’ll challenge you with a question designed to deepen your understanding of key topics.
📢 Exciting News from Italy! 🇮🇹✨
This week, our dedicated reviewers are gathering in Italy for the #ISBTMilan Abstract Review Meeting! 📝🔍 With ISBT’s commitment to advancing transfusion medicine, this crucial step ensures that the best research and innovations are showcased at the upcoming congress.
This week, our dedicated reviewers are gathering in Italy for the #ISBTMilan Abstract Review Meeting! 📝🔍 With ISBT’s commitment to advancing transfusion medicine, this crucial step ensures that the best research and innovations are showcased at the upcoming congress.
February 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
📢 Exciting News from Italy! 🇮🇹✨
This week, our dedicated reviewers are gathering in Italy for the #ISBTMilan Abstract Review Meeting! 📝🔍 With ISBT’s commitment to advancing transfusion medicine, this crucial step ensures that the best research and innovations are showcased at the upcoming congress.
This week, our dedicated reviewers are gathering in Italy for the #ISBTMilan Abstract Review Meeting! 📝🔍 With ISBT’s commitment to advancing transfusion medicine, this crucial step ensures that the best research and innovations are showcased at the upcoming congress.
Get ready for #ISBTMilan! Join global experts in Milan for cutting-edge science, innovation & collaboration in transfusion medicine. Don’t miss it! #TransfusionMedicine.
June 1-4, 2025 (SIMTI Local Day May 31)
June 1-4, 2025 (SIMTI Local Day May 31)
January 30, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Get ready for #ISBTMilan! Join global experts in Milan for cutting-edge science, innovation & collaboration in transfusion medicine. Don’t miss it! #TransfusionMedicine.
June 1-4, 2025 (SIMTI Local Day May 31)
June 1-4, 2025 (SIMTI Local Day May 31)
January Learning Update! 🩸
Time to put your transfusion medicine knowledge to the test! 💡 Check out this month’s #LearningUpdate quiz question below and drop your answer in the comments!
We’ll reveal the correct answer next week—stay tuned! 👀🔍 #TransfusionEducation #ISBT
Time to put your transfusion medicine knowledge to the test! 💡 Check out this month’s #LearningUpdate quiz question below and drop your answer in the comments!
We’ll reveal the correct answer next week—stay tuned! 👀🔍 #TransfusionEducation #ISBT
January 29, 2025 at 9:49 AM
January Learning Update! 🩸
Time to put your transfusion medicine knowledge to the test! 💡 Check out this month’s #LearningUpdate quiz question below and drop your answer in the comments!
We’ll reveal the correct answer next week—stay tuned! 👀🔍 #TransfusionEducation #ISBT
Time to put your transfusion medicine knowledge to the test! 💡 Check out this month’s #LearningUpdate quiz question below and drop your answer in the comments!
We’ll reveal the correct answer next week—stay tuned! 👀🔍 #TransfusionEducation #ISBT
The #HaroldGunsonFellowship isn’t just about attending the ISBT Congress—it’s about building lifelong connections and making friends who share your passion for transfusion medicine.
Are you under 40 and dreaming of joining us at #ISBTMilan2025? This is your chance!
www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-...
Are you under 40 and dreaming of joining us at #ISBTMilan2025? This is your chance!
www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-...
January 22, 2025 at 10:10 AM
The #HaroldGunsonFellowship isn’t just about attending the ISBT Congress—it’s about building lifelong connections and making friends who share your passion for transfusion medicine.
Are you under 40 and dreaming of joining us at #ISBTMilan2025? This is your chance!
www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-...
Are you under 40 and dreaming of joining us at #ISBTMilan2025? This is your chance!
www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-...
Research never ends, does it? The journey from success to new challenges is what makes science so unpredictable (and endlessly exciting)!
#PhDRealities #LabLife #ResearchJourney
#PhDRealities #LabLife #ResearchJourney
January 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Research never ends, does it? The journey from success to new challenges is what makes science so unpredictable (and endlessly exciting)!
#PhDRealities #LabLife #ResearchJourney
#PhDRealities #LabLife #ResearchJourney