AABB Association News
E-commerce, account maintenance functions down this weekend
AABB SmartBrief | Nov 21, 2008
All e-commerce and account maintenance functions on the AABB Web site will be down this weekend in order to perform necessary system upgrades. Beginning today at 10 p.m., the AABB marketplace, which includes the online bookstore, customer account management, e-commerce, membership directory, phone system and NBExchange, will not be available. Full access to the Web site will return by Monday, Nov. 24, at 6 a.m.
Reminder: AABB now accepting proposals for 2010 audioconference series
AABB SmartBrief | Nov 20, 2008
AABB is currently accepting proposals for the 2010 audioconference series. Consideration will be given to 60-minute programs with a focus on technical/clinical, scientific, recruitment/collections, quality/education, cellular therapies and leadership management. All proposals must be received by Dec. 31. Submit a proposal or contact the education department with questions. Proposals also can be faxed to (301) 951-3729.
Reminder: AABB currently accepting nominations for 2009, 2010 awards
AABB SmartBrief | Nov 19, 2008
AABB is seeking nominations for AABB Memorial Awards, Outstanding Achievement Awards and Awards of Merit. Recipients will be recognized during the 2009 or 2010 AABB Annual Meeting and TXPO. Individuals are encouraged to nominate candidates by completing and submitting the online nomination form by the Jan. 30, 2009, deadline. Learn more or send questions to AABB's public relations department.
December audioconferences to focus on joint blood management, pulmonary transfusion reactions
AABB SmartBrief | Nov 18, 2008
AABB will host two audioconferences in December, focusing on issues of interest to the transfusion medicine community. "Hospital- and Blood Provider-Driven Blood Management: A Unique and Creative Joint Venture" will be held Dec. 3, followed by "Differential Diagnosis of Suspected Pulmonary Transfusion Reaction" on Dec. 10. Learn more about the sessions, or register to participate.
AABB practice snapshot survey results highlight cryopreservation methods
AABB SmartBrief | Nov 17, 2008
A recent practice snapshot survey conducted by AABB highlights cryoprotectant processing, handling and storage procedures currently in use for a variety of products. The survey was the second in a three-part series on cryopreservation methods. View the results.
Deadline extended for NBF grant applications
AABB SmartBrief | Nov 14, 2008
The application deadline for the National Blood Foundation Grants Program has been permanently extended until Dec. 30 starting with this year's applications. The grants fund one- or two-year scientific research projects in blood banking, transfusion medicine, and cellular and related therapies with a maximum award of $75,000 per grant. Learn more.
AABB now accepting proposals for 2010 audioconference series
AABB SmartBrief | Nov 13, 2008
AABB is currently accepting proposals for the 2010 audioconference series. Consideration will be given to 60-minute programs with a focus on technical/clinical, scientific, recruitment/collections, quality/education, cellular therapies and leadership management. All proposals must be received by Dec. 31. Submit a proposal or contact the education department with questions. Proposals also can be faxed to (301) 951-3729.
Reminder: 2009 National Blood Foundation grant applications available online
AABB SmartBrief | Nov 12, 2008
Applications for the 2009 NBF Scientific Research Grants Program are now available on the AABB Web site. Research grants fund one- or two-year scientific research projects in the field of blood banking, transfusion medicine, and cellular and related therapies, with a maximum award of $75,000 per grant. Proposals must be submitted by Dec. 15. Awards will be announced in June 2009. Learn more.
2008 Annual Meeting photos now available
AABB SmartBrief | Nov 11, 2008
Photos taken during this year's AABB Annual Meeting & TXPO, which was held in October in Montreal, are now available online. Pictures of the educational sessions, National Blood Foundation events, the gala and other activities can be viewed and purchased through the Web site. View or purchase photos.
Upcoming audioconference to focus on platelet refractoriness
AABB SmartBrief | Nov 10, 2008
A Nov. 19 audioconference hosted by AABB will review the criteria necessary to establish a diagnosis of platelet refractoriness and therapeutic approaches that maximize the quality of patient care while minimizing expenses to the transfusion service. Learn more or register today.
Upcoming audioconference to focus on resource management tools
AABB SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2008
A Nov. 18 audioconference hosted by AABB will review the essential steps in effective execution of resource management and provide a framework for making better decisions to strengthen and grow staff. This is the last audioconference in the 2008 leadership management series. Learn more or register today.
Reminder: Clocks go back one hour Sunday
AABB SmartBrief | Oct 31, 2008
All equipment affected by the ending of daylight saving time -- including medical devices, LIS systems, test equipment and software -- must be recalibrated to go back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2. FDA issued a notification letter to health care practitioners in 2007 informing them that some medical devices could generate adverse events due to a change in the dates for daylight saving time that began last year as part of a congressional initiative to reduce energy consumption. Read the FDA notification letter.
November issue of AABB News highlights impact of DNA-based testing on blood bank operations
AABB SmartBrief | Oct 31, 2008
The November issue of AABB News -- mailed this week to AABB members -- examines how molecular genotyping continues to make headway in the U.S., Canada and other countries as some facilities are choosing to use it as part of their research and development efforts. One feature story reflects on the benefits and ongoing challenges of molecular testing and gives a glimpse at future possibilities. Another article describes the many different applications of relationship testing, including immigration, forensics and genealogy. Read more or join AABB to receive the magazine regularly as a member benefit.
Individual members can renew membership online to avoid interruption of benefits
AABB SmartBrief | Oct 30, 2008
Individual members can renew their membership for 2009 online to avoid a lapse in benefits. Member benefits include access to the members area of the Web site, which offers AABB Forums, the membership directory; complimentary subscriptions to this publication as well as AABB News, TRANSFUSION and AABB Weekly Report; and discounts on publications, audioconferences and registration fees for the AABB Annual Meeting and TXPO. Renew today or view member benefits.
November audioconferences to focus on changes in AABB Technical Manual, resource management and platelet refractoriness
AABB SmartBrief | Oct 29, 2008
AABB will host three audioconferences next month focusing on issues of interest to the transfusion medicine community. "Changes in the New AABB Technical Manual" will be held Nov. 5, followed by "Effective Tools for Resource Management," which is the last audioconference in the 2008 leadership management series, on Nov. 18. "Platelet Refractoriness: Causes and Treatments" will be held Nov. 19. Learn more about the sessions, or register to attend.
Educational proposals for 2009 Annual Meeting due Friday
AABB SmartBrief | Oct 28, 2008
Friday is the last day to submit proposals for educational programs to be presented at the 2009 AABB Annual Meeting and TXPO in New Orleans. Consideration will be given to 90-minute programs and three-hour programs that focus on technical/clinical, scientific, recruitment/collections, quality/education, cellular therapies and leadership management topics. Submit a proposal today.
Discount advertising promotion for CareerLink ends Friday
AABB SmartBrief | Oct 27, 2008
Employers have until Friday, Oct. 31, to save 50% on the regular posting rates for CareerLink, the job search engine specifically targeted to the blood banking, transfusion medicine and cellular therapy community. Members and nonmembers can receive the discounted rate on all advertising packages by using promotion code 8CL-SBO. Add a job listing to this extensive database and take advantage of this limited-time offer. Add job listing.
HHS releases 2007 blood collection, utilization survey report
AABB SmartBrief | Oct 24, 2008
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday released the 2007 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey Report. The survey, conducted under a contract with AABB, shows a 5.8% increase in the amount of blood collected in the U.S. from 2004 to 2006, and for the first time ever, includes data on donor participation. Analysis of the baseline information to be collected as part of the U.S. Biovigilance Network, including transfusion- and donor-related adverse reactions, also is highlighted in the report. Download the report.
Educational proposals for 2009 Annual Meeting due next week
AABB SmartBrief | Oct 24, 2008
Only one week remains for individuals to submit proposals for educational programs to be presented at the 2009 AABB Annual Meeting and TXPO in New Orleans. Consideration will be given to 90-minute programs and three-hour programs that focus on technical/clinical, scientific, recruitment/collections, quality/education, cellular therapies and leadership management topics. Submit a proposal.
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