Join the ISBT Corporate Partner Webinar: Use of Artificial Intelligence in Transfusion Medicine Practice, Education and Research 🗓 11 May 2026 ⏰ 15:00–16:30 CEST For scientists, blood bankers & transfusion professionals www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-...

Did you miss last week’s webinar with Terumo BCT, “From Vision to Reality: Operationalizing the Digital Blood Center”? Good news—you can now watch it on demand and catch up anytime. www.isbtweb.org/resource/fro...

New in #VoxSanguinis The review explores the use of the “grey zone” in transfusion-transmitted infection (TTI) screening among blood donors. doi.org/10.1111/vox....

How does the evidence for communication-based interventions to motivate blood donation stack up? Read our new paper to find out…🔓📄 doi.org/10.1111/vox.... @isbt.bsky.social #Transfusion #Blood

2025 International #PlateletTransfusion Guidelines This update highlights a restrictive, evidence-based approach to platelet transfusion, with decisions guided by clinical context rather than platelet count alone. 📖 doi:10.1001/jama.2025.7529 #PatientBloodManagement

Reminder: Tomorrow’s ISBT Corporate Partner Educational Webinar with Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies From Vision to Reality – Operationalizing the Digital Blood Center 🗓 9 April 2026 | ⏰ 2:00 – 3:15 PM SGT www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-...

India has one of the world’s largest populations with #thalassemia major - a new article in #VoxSanguinis highlights key insights on diagnosis, management, and prevention. Essential reading for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and anyone working in #thalassemiacare 🔗 doi.org/10.1111/vox....

Episode 14 of Transfusion Practitioners Across the World is live! Join Rachel Moss as she chats with Lawrance Nyoni about his journey from Zimbabwe → South Africa → UK, and his exciting transition from biomedical science to the world of transfusion practice. open.spotify.com/episode/3UkS...

Recently shared in #VoxSanguinis: Seroprevalence of Hepatitis D Virus among HBsAg-positive blood donors at Yaoundé Central Hospital, Cameroon. The report highlights a high prevalence of HDV in asymptomatic blood donors and shows that anti-HDV detection depends on the HBsAg screening method.

Transform the Digital Blood Center from Vision to Reality Join ISBT and Terumo BCT for a practical webinar on operationalizing digital transformation in blood centers. 📅 9 April 2026 | ⏰ 2:00 – 3:15 PM SGT 💻 Free – Register Now www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-...

Recently published in #VoxSanguinis • Group B or AB platelets/plasma transfused to group O recipients carry a ⬆ risk of severe allergic reactions. • Risk is stronger with platelets than plasma, potentially linked to α-gal syndrome. Use ABO-identical platelets/plasma for group O whenever possible.

Less than 3 months to go until #ISBTKualaLumpur We received an incredible 1,313 abstracts, with a strong programme of oral presentations and posters coming your way. ⚠️ Poster presenters: register by 1 April 💸 Early bird savings end 15 April www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-...

New in #VoxSanguinis: Brazil’s policy lifting the MSM blood donor deferral didn’t raise HIV, HBV, or HCV rates across 560K+ donations. Syphilis rise in first-time donors mirrors broader trends—public health strategies matter onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1... #BloodSafety #PublicHealth

1313 abstracts submitted for #ISBTKualaLumpur! 🇲🇾 Reviewing is underway with Malaysian Society of Blood Transfusion & MCI The Netherlands. Topics: Blood Donation, Clinical Transfusion, Cellular Therapies & more. Authors notified from 13 Mar 2026—stay tuned! 📝 #BloodTransfusion

New research in #VoxSanguinis explores low haemoglobin density (LHD%) as a no-added-cost marker for screening iron deficiency. Accessible, scalable, and derived from routine CBC data. 🔗 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #Haematology #IronDeficiency #Anaemia

#ISBTWebinar: Let’s talk CAR-T cells – heterogeneity, quality control & adverse events Tomorrow | 17:00 CET Join Dr. Salim Oulghazi for an accessible introduction to CAR-T cell therapy, covering clinical applications, cellular heterogeneity, quality control advances, and associated adverse events.

Welcome back to #MentorshipMondays! 🌟 We’re spotlighting the #ISBTMentorshipProgramme and sharing stories from our amazing participants.

New Scientific Secretary Appointed We’re pleased to announce that Mindy Goldman has been appointed as our new Scientific Secretary.

From the #Transfusion Evidence Round-Up- #InternationalChildhoodCancerDay 2026: How low can we go? Comparison of liberal and restrictive red cell transfusion thresholds in paediatric (...) New et al. www.transfusionevidencelibrary.com/articles/402... #MedSky @isbt.bsky.social

From the #Transfusion Evidence Round-Up- #InternationalChildhoodCancerDay 2026: TCRαβ/CD19 cell-depleted HLA-haploidentical transplantation to treat pediatric acute leukemia (...) Merli et al. www.stemcellevidence.com/articles/377... #MedSky @isbt.bsky.social @stemcellevidence.bsky.social

#ISBTChairChats: We caught up with Karin & Rick from the Basic Transfusion Biology WP to hear their 2026 plans. Yesterday at ISBT Amsterdam, next meet: Kuala Lumpur. www.isbtweb.org/isbt-working...

New in #VoxSanguinis: A BEST Collaborative study reviews red blood cell (RBC) quality assessment methods. lnkd.in/eHhedRUp

The #Transfusion Evidence Round-Up: #InternationalChildhoodCancerDay 2026 is out! 📄See the top articles: www.transfusionevidencelibrary.com/alerts/latest www.stemcellevidence.com/articles/sea... 🎙️and listen to the podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/4T6v... #MedSky @isbt.bsky.social

Join our next webinar! Strengthening Obstetric Transfusion Safety: A Haemovigilance Approach 25 Feb 2026 | 17:00 CET Learn how haemovigilance can improve maternal transfusion safety and prevent avoidable events. 🎓 CPD for ISBT members www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-...

A recent study in #VoxSanguinis shows that returned high-risk deferred donors in Iran face a significantly higher risk of transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs) compared to eligible donors. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1... #BloodSafety #TransfusionMedicine #MedicalResearch #PublicHealth

Recently published in #VoxSanguinis: Autoantibodies in COVID-19 convalescent plasma donors 🔗 Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/vox.70140#VoxSanguinis #TransfusionMedicine #ISBT #VoxSanguinis

⏱️The NATA PBM Marathon World Webinar starts tomorrow!⏱️ 📅 When? 28–29 January! Organised by NATA, 21 scientific societies (including ISBT) will come together to deliver 24 hours of continuous Patient Blood Management education. Find out more here: nataonline.com/pbm-marathon...

Recently published in #VoxSanguinis: Nucleic acid testing in Colombian blood banks (2018–2024): Implementation, yield estimates and implications for safer transfusion policy 🔗 Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/vox.70130#VoxSanguinis #TransfusionMedicine #ISBT #VoxSanguinis

Vox Sanguinis turns 70! 🎉✨ For 70 years, Vox has been at the forefront of scientific discovery, fostering knowledge and collaboration that have shaped Transfusion Medicine worldwide. Look at the journal's history: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/vox.70170 #ISBT #VoxSanguinis

Check out this recently published article in #VoxSanguinis: Potential benefits of an alternative haemoglobin deferral strategy evaluated in seven countries 🔗 Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/vox.70131#VoxSanguinis #TransfusionMedicine #ISBT #VoxSanguinis

📣 Abstract submissions for ISBT Kuala Lumpur will close in less than 1 month! 📣 To find out more information and to submit your abstract click here: https://www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-kuala-lumpur/abstracts-kl.html #ISBT #ISBTKualaLumpur #TransfusionMedicine

✨ Tomorrow, January 17 2026, is International Mentoring Day! ✨ Do you have a memorable experience of being a mentor or mentee? Find out more about the ISBT Mentorship Programme here: https://www.isbtweb.org/communities/isbt-mentorship-programme.html

Evolving RBC-omics: From cross-sectional to longitudinal Study 🔗 Read the full Transfusion Today article here: https://isbtweb.foleon.com/transfusion-today/transfusion-today-october-2025/evolving-rbc-omics #TransfusionMedicine #ISBT #TransfusionToday

Recently published in #VoxSanguinis: Assessment of Leishmania Exposure in Blood Donors from a Non-Endemic Urban Area: A Study in São Paulo 🔗 Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/vox.70146#VoxSanguinis #TransfusionMedicine #ISBT #VoxSanguinis

Are you a transfusion medicine professional looking to learn and connect with peers around the world? Become an ISBT member and be part of a global community advancing transfusion medicine! Find out more here: https://www.isbtweb.org/membership.html #ISBT #TransfusionMedicine #GlobalCommunity

New episode of Talking Transfusion! In Episode 5: Best of TEL 2025, the hosts chat to three special guests about their highlights from the 2025 Transfusion Evidence Library. 🎧 Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7tYHGQJrJkg2ClgF8e6PYU?si=yObG28A2RLerjUB816YmWw #TalkingTransfusion

CANDAT: Building Canada’s vein-to-vein data infrastructure for safer, smarter transfusion medicine 🔗 Read the full Transfusion Today article here: https://isbtweb.foleon.com/transfusion-today/transfusion-today-october-2025/candat #TransfusionMedicine #ISBT #TransfusionToday

Recently published in #VoxSanguinis: Multinational transfusion practices and outcomes in hematology patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit 🔗 Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/vox.70153#VoxSanguinis #TransfusionMedicine #ISBT #VoxSanguinis

From the 35th Regional ISBT Congress in Milan to Blood 2025 & ISBT Perth, 2025 was a year of global connections! We look forward to continued collaboration, innovation, and progress across the global transfusion medicine community in 2026. What were your #ISBT highlights this year? 🎉✨

Recently published in #VoxSanguinis: Practices in Platelet Production: A Nordic Perspective (2018–2022) 🔗Read the article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/vox.70163#VoxSanguinis #TransfusionMedicine #ISBT #VoxSanguinis

🩸 It’s time for the last Learning Update of the year! 💡Transfusion Reaction Case Review ⚠️ What is the best course of action for this 82 year old patient? Leave your answer in the comments below! #TransfusionMedicine #MedicalEducation #ISBT #LearningUpdate

Wishing you an inspiring and impactful 2026, filled with learning, discovery, and new insights! Thank you for your support and involvement in making this a memorable year. Season’s greetings and warmest wishes from everyone at ISBT. We look forward to welcoming you in Kuala Lumpur in June 2026!

Cracking the code of blood: How genetics and metabolism are transforming transfusions 🔗 Read the full Transfusion Today article here: https://isbtweb.foleon.com/transfusion-today/transfusion-today-october-2025/cracking-the-code-of-blood #TransfusionMedicine #ISBT #TransfusionToday

🚨Submit your abstract for the 39th International ISBT Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!🚨 ISBT Kuala Lumpur takes place 20 - 24 June 2026 in conjunction with the Malaysian Blood Transfusion Society (MBTS). 🗓️Deadline: February 17, 2026 🔗Info: https://www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-kuala-lumpur.html

New Talking Transfusion episode! In Perth Pearls with Pierre Tiberghien and Aaron Hess, the guests share their perspectives and memorable moments from Blood 2025/ISBT Perth 2025. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6NQTkPGbk0nLYp1lb1BP1n?si=mdNEsjDWSHOvUpWAzge6Yw #TalkingTransfusion

Recently published in #VoxSanguinis: In vitro quality assessment of red blood cells and plasma units in DEHT/SAGM bags and DEHT/PAGGSM bags during storage 🔗Read the article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/vox.70151#VoxSanguinis #TransfusionMedicine #ISBT #VoxSanguinis

Highlights from the 6th Annual BBMT Conference! Last week we attended the 6th conference of BBMT hosted in Sri Lanka, an ISBT affiliated transfusion society, where the focus was on improving blood services and Thalassaemia care in Pakistan.

We recently attended the 13th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Transfusion Medicine! The ISBT Highlights session speakers covered recent technological advancements and addressed pertinent issues in donor management, immunohematology and cellular therapy.

🔈 Registration is now OPEN for the The 39th International Congress of the ISBT Kuala Lumpur! We’re excited to invite you to join us in Kuala Lumpur from June 20-24, 2026 for an inspiring congress in conjunction with the Malaysian Blood Transfusion Society (MBTS). www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-...

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.... #TransfusionMedicine #ISBT #VoxSanguinis