ISBT (International Society of Blood Transfusion)

06/05/2025

🌍 Together for Thalassaemia Care - Global Insights to Improve Transfusion Practices

Join us for a special two-day webinar series bringing together healthcare professionals, transfusion experts, and patient voices from around the world. Let’s explore the challenges, share solutions, and improve care for people living with thalassaemia.

📅 May 7 & 8
🕚 11:00–12:30 CEST

Whether you're new to the field or looking to deepen your expertise, this series is for you. Let's collaborate for better transfusion care.

🔗https://www.isbtweb.org/events/joint-isbt-and-tif-webinars-together-for-thalassaemia1.html

02/05/2025

A milestone moment for transfusion medicine in the region took place during IberoHemo 2025, held April 23–26 in Asunción, Paraguay: the ISBT Academy Day, titled "Challenges in Patients with Antibodies to High-Frequency Antigens."

This symposium brought together international leaders to explore the management of donors with rare phenotypes. Speakers included Dr. Vered Yahalom (Chair of the ISBT Working Party on Rare Donors), Dr. Lilian Castilho, Ana Claudia Perón, Dr. Eduardo Muñiz-Díaz, and Ibero-American representatives María Antonieta Núñez, Carlos Cotorruelo, and Paula Gaviria García—current members of the Working Party on Rare Donors.

🧬 Key topics included:

Advances in serology and genotyping of rare phenotypes

Regional donor recruitment strategies

Inspiring and transformative clinical cases

Strengthening the GCIAMT rare donor registry

👏 A heartfelt tribute was paid to Dr. Eduardo Muñiz-Díaz for his outstanding work as coordinator of the GCIAMT Rare Donor Working Group and his role in mentoring and shaping rare donor programs across the region.

This symposium was part of a joint congress that included:

XIII Congress of the Ibero-American Cooperative Group on Transfusion Medicine (GCIAMT)

IV Ibero-American Congress of Hematology

VI Congress of the Paraguayan Society of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine

I Congress of the Paraguayan Society of Transfusion Medicine and Cellular Therapy

A day of science, collaboration, and commitment to saving lives through rare blood donation. 🩸🌎

25/04/2025

The April 2025 issue of hashtag is live! 🚨

This edition covers the important work of the ISBT Granulocyte Immunobiology Working Party on HNA antibodies, exploring their role in renal transplants and TRALI. You’ll also find regional highlights, like innovations in Pakistan’s use of red cell concentrates and Ontario’s massive hemorrhage packs, along with a fascinating personal story on anti-D Ig prophylaxis.

Plus, there’s a chance to apply for Academy support (deadline July 1) and participate in our member survey, open until May 7.

Finally, get excited for the upcoming ISBT Milan Congress – check out the preview with some of the interactive sessions and highlights!

🌍 Read the full issue here: https://isbtweb.foleon.com/transfusion-today/transfusion-today-april-2025/

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04/03/2025

New article in !
🔬 Monitoring IgG in plasma donors: What you need to know

Key insights:
✅ IgG homeostatic set point declines 5–11% after 45 years
✅ Low IgG at recruitment is the strongest predictor of post-donation IgG

Background and Objectives Serum immunoglobulin G (IgG) and total protein are used to monitor plasmapheresis donor safety. However, there is a lack of information from large donor cohorts to determin...

03/03/2025

📣 Abstract submissions are now open for Blood 2025 & ISBT Perth 2025!

Join us in Perth, Australia 🇦🇺 from 26-29 October 2025 for an exciting joint meeting of:
• Blood 2025 – the combined Annual Scientific Meeting of HSANZ, ANZSBT & THANZ
• ISBT Perth – the 36th Regional Congress of the International Society of Blood Transfusion

❓Why submit your abstract?
•Present your research on transfusion medicine, haematology, and haemostasis
• Engage with an international audience and leading experts
• Explore how these fields intersect to improve patient care

🗓️Deadline: May 1, 2025

Submit your abstract today and be part of this exciting congress.
https://lnkd.in/dNt3_njN

03/02/2025

ISBT Corporate Partner Webinar: Arboviruses and Transfusion Safety

🗓️ 25 February 2025
⏰ 4PM – 5PM CET

Join ISBT and Grifols Plasma for an insightful webinar on emerging pathogenic arboviruses and their potential threat to the blood supply. Learn from top experts in the field as they explore the latest research and real-world implications for transfusion safety.

🎙️ Speakers:

José Eduardo Levi – ISBT Regional Director Latin America, Researcher at the Tropical Medicine Institute, University of São Paulo

Xiaomei Zhu – Associate Director, Medical Affairs, Grifols Diagnostic

Who should attend?

Scientists, blood bankers, transfusion practitioners, PhD & master’s students, experts in transfusion-transmitted infections, public health professionals, and more.

Register now and stay ahead in transfusion medicine! 👉 https://www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-corporate-partner-webinar-arboviruses-and-transfusion-safety.html

To provide a panorama of the emerging pathogenic arboviruses and discuss the real threat each of the agents represent for the blood supply.

30/01/2025

Get ready for !

The world of transfusion medicine comes together in Milan for groundbreaking science, innovation, and collaboration. Don’t miss the chance to connect with experts, explore cutting-edge research, and experience the future of blood transfusion.

📅 Save the dates: June 1-4, 2025 SIMTI Local Day May 31
📍 Milan, Italy 🇮🇹

Join us as we shape the future of transfusion medicine!

15/11/2024

🌍 Ready to dive into the world of blood management and transfusion? Tune in to Episode 12 of ! 🎙️

In this episode, Jana Vanden Broeck leads a fascinating conversation with Chelsea Anderson from Australia, and Pascal Winter, from the UK. Together, they discuss the vital role of transfusion practitioners in maternity care, covering topics like managing iron deficiency and anemia during pregnancy, the use of RhD immunoglobulin, and strategies for handling heavy bleeding around childbirth.

Discover how blood management and transfusion practices are making a difference for mothers and babies worldwide! 🌍💉👶

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5XdqDpGkwwEtIJ7xLC0pkT?si=fd05db63484e4dcb

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14/11/2024

ISBT Corporate Partner Webinar with Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies

🩸 Strategies to Maintain a Sustainable Supply of Platelets
🕑 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CET
📅 28 November 2024

Join us for a global discussion on innovative strategies blood establishments are using to sustain platelet supplies during times of low donation rates, influenced by factors like demographic shifts and pandemic impacts. This session is ideal for anyone involved in transfusion services and blood component management.

Audience:
Blood bank staff, scientists, transfusion practitioners, Masters & PhD students, and even blood donors looking to learn more!

Speaker:
Lacey Johnson, Principal Research Fellow at the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

🔗 Register Now for Free Access and boost your understanding of sustainable transfusion practices!

https://www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-corporate-partner-webinar-strategies-to-maintain-a-sustainable-supply-of-platelets.html

04/11/2024

📢 Exciting news! Abstract submissions for are now open!

Share your research with a global audience at the upcoming ISBT Congress in Milan. Whether you're presenting a poster or giving an oral presentation, don't miss this chance to showcase your work and connect with transfusion medicine professionals worldwide.

✅ Submission Guidelines: Check out all the details for submitting your abstract and make sure you meet the guidelines.

💼 : Abstract authors who meet the criteria are also encouraged to apply for this fellowship and be part of ISBT’s inspiring legacy.

Please note: If your abstract is accepted, you must register within two weeks of receiving your acceptance letter to secure your presentation.

Submit today and join us in Milan! https://www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-milan-2025-final/abstracts-milan.html

31/10/2024

🩸 ISBT Corporate Partner Webinar with Bio-Rad: Could it be Drugs? Differentiating AIHA from DIIHA 🩸

📅 November 13, 2024
🕔 5-6 PM CET
FREE ACCESS

Join us for an insightful session with expert Susan T Johnson, Director of Versiti Blood Center of Milwaukee! This webinar will dive into:

🔍 How to recognize serologic patterns in warm & cold autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA)
🔍 Differentiating AIHA from drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia (DIIHA)
🔍 Key diagnostic clues & the importance of patient history in evaluating a positive DAT

📚 Who should attend? Intermediate to advanced lab scientists, immunohematology experts, and physicians. Ideal for those familiar with the fundamentals of AIHA.

https://www.isbtweb.org/events/isbt-corporate-partner-webinar-could-it-be-drugs-how-to-differentiate-aiha-from-diiha.html

22/10/2024

What a fantastic time at AABB Houston!
It was great to reconnect with ISBT members and the international community of blood transfusion professionals. A highlight was our joint session with AABB, debating Liberal Versus Restrictive Transfusion Strategies in Acute Myocardial Infarction. Such engaging discussions and collaboration!

On top of that, huge congratulations to Mike Busch, past president of ISBT, for being honored with three prestigious awards at the 2024 AABB Congress:
🏆 Karl Landsteiner-Alter Award and Lecture
🏆 RISE Award (for the best study/manuscript published in Transfusion last year, as senior co-author)
🏆 President’s Award from AABB President Aaron Tobian

What an amazing event! Looking forward to the continued advancements in transfusion medicine. 👏