AABB Association News
One week remains for members to provide feedback on AABB Forums
AABB SmartBrief | Jul 24, 2008
A little over a week remains for members to complete a survey designed to collect information about the AABB Forums -- an online community that brings together professionals with common interests to discuss related issues -- and determine if they are meeting member needs. To date, more than 6,500 members have posted questions and responses to more than 1,000 topics in six forums. The survey will remain open through Aug. 1. Take the survey.
Upcoming audioconference to focus on blood and stem cell donors as research subjects
AABB SmartBrief | Jul 23, 2008
An Aug. 6 audioconference hosted by AABB will review ways to determine if a blood and stem cell donor is a research subject or third party in research based on current regulations and ethical principles of human subject protections. Presenters will discuss how to approach donors about research studies and provide examples of how to share information with donors. Learn more or register today.
Discount on advertising packages for CareerLink ending soon
AABB SmartBrief | Jul 22, 2008
Employers have a little more than a week to save 25% off 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 will receive the discounted rate on all advertising packages until the end of July. To add a job listing to this extensive database and take advantage of this limited-time offer, visit CareerLink and use promotion code 08C-SB.
Annual meeting "hot topic" session to focus on thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
AABB SmartBrief | Jul 21, 2008
A session to discuss diagnostic criteria for TTP, the value of ADAMTS13 assay in patient care and the pending transfusion medicine/hemostasis network trial is one of several hot topics that will be presented during the 2008 AABB Annual Meeting and TXPO. Those interested in attending this or any of the other 150 educational sessions during the meeting, which will be held Oct. 4 to 7 in Montreal, should register before Aug. 15 to take advantage of the early-registration discount. Learn more about the meeting or register today.
August audioconferences to focus on stem cell donors, changes to new edition of CT standards and financial management
AABB SmartBrief | Jul 18, 2008
AABB will host three audioconferences next month focusing on issues of importance to the transfusion medicine and cellular therapy communities. "Blood and Stem Cell Donors as Research Subjects" will be held Aug. 6, followed by "Changes to the 3rd edition of Standards for Cellular Therapy Product Services" on Aug. 13. "Financial Management: Budgeting, Financing and Interpreting Financial Documents," which is part of the Leadership Management Series, will be held Aug. 19. Learn more about the sessions or register to attend.
New edition of AABB "Technical Manual" now available for order
AABB SmartBrief | Jul 17, 2008
The 16th edition of the AABB "Technical Manual" is now available in the AABB online bookstore. This latest edition has undergone an extensive revision, with rewritten material for most chapters and updated illustrations and tables, to now contain 32 chapters written by experts in the blood banking, transfusion medicine and cellular therapy fields. Additions include separate chapters on marrow, cord blood and apheresis as sources of HPCs, along with new chapters on disaster management and transfusion support for hematopoietic transplantation. Order today.
Pilot launch, fundraising milestones announced for U.S. Biovigilance Network
AABB SmartBrief | Jul 16, 2008
An interorganizational task force of leaders in the transfusion and biological therapies communities, including representatives of key federal agencies and the private sector, announced today that a pilot project for the U.S. Biovigilance Network will be launched this fall after raising $1 million in private donations to fund start-up costs. This initiative -- spearheaded by AABB -- will, for the first time, give the U.S. a national system to collect and analyze data on adverse reactions and incidents relating to the collection, transfusion and transplantation of human blood and use of related biological therapies -- with the ultimate goal to enhance patient safety as well as reduce health care costs. Read the press release or find out more about how to contribute data or provide funding to the network.
Discount advertising packages offered this month for CareerLink
AABB SmartBrief | Jul 16, 2008
During the month of July employers can save 25% off 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 will receive the discounted rate on all advertising packages. To add a job listing to this extensive database and take advantage of this limited time offer, visit CareerLink and use promotion code 08C-SB.
Member feedback sought for AABB Online Forums
AABB SmartBrief | Jul 15, 2008
A survey has been developed to collect information about the AABB Forums -- an online community that brings together professionals with common interests to discuss related issues -- to determine if they are meeting member needs. To date, more than 6,500 members have posted questions and responses to more than 1,000 topics in six forums. The survey will remain open through Aug. 1. Take the survey.
July issue of AABB News highlights patient-centric cellular therapies
AABB SmartBrief | Jul 14, 2008
The July issue of AABB News -- the monthly magazine for AABB members -- focuses on a shift toward more patient-driven care in the medical field. Features include an interview with Cece Boozer, wife of NBA All-Star basketball player Carlos Boozer, who recounts her family's journey from the initial diagnosis of her firstborn son with sickle cell anemia through his cord blood transplant. Another article describes how online tools are empowering people and changing the way patients search for transplant matches. Read more or join AABB to receive the magazine regularly as a member benefit.
New AABB e-membership offered for international nonmembers
AABB SmartBrief | Jul 10, 2008
AABB is now offering a one-year trial membership for individuals living outside the U.S. who are not currently members of AABB. For only $48, e-members can access online versions of AABB News, AABB Weekly Report, TRANSFUSION and other exclusive association resources, as well as receive discounts on books, audioconferences and registration fees for the Annual Meeting & TXPO. Join now or e-mail AABB Customer Service with questions.
Upcoming audioconference to review coagulation case studies for blood bankers
AABB SmartBrief | Jul 09, 2008
A July 30 audioconference hosted by AABB will use a case-study format to assess pediatric and adult coagulation disorders. Speakers will discuss diagnosis and treatment of ailments such as head trauma in a hemophilia patient, pediatric massive transfusion, obstetric bleeding emergencies and uremic bleeding. Learn more or register today.
Reminder: Petition process open for nominees to AABB board of directors
AABB SmartBrief | Jul 08, 2008
Members are reminded that the petition process remains open for those interested in submitting nominations for the 2008-09 AABB board of directors. Nominations can be made through Aug. 8. The slate of candidates for open officer, district director and at-large director positions was announced in May and can be viewed on the AABB Web site. View the list of nominees or learn more about the petition process.
Exhibit and sponsorship opportunities available for 2008 AABB Annual Meeting and TXPO
AABB SmartBrief | Jul 07, 2008
Sponsorship opportunities and a limited number of exhibit booths are still available for the 2008 AABB Annual Meeting and TXPO. The meeting, which will take place Oct. 4 to 7 in Montreal, offers exposure to the most influential purchasers in the industry and access to more than 6,000 professionals who look to this event to enhance their education as well as discover new products, services and technology for the blood banking community. Learn more.
Votes needed to help young leukemia patient receive Energizer Hall of Fame Award
AABB SmartBrief | Jul 03, 2008
A 13-year-old leukemia patient who has signed up more than 10,000 marrow donors to the National Marrow Donor Program Registry since April 2007 is a finalist in the Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame, an award that honors those who match the enthusiasm and passion of the Energizer Bunny. Pat Pedraja, who began his "Driving for Donors" program last summer when he learned that minorities like himself make up less than a third of the registry, is now one of 10 individuals competing in a final round of voting. As the top vote-getter, Pat would win a cash prize plus an additional amount donated to his favorite charity. Vote today.
Annual Meeting attendees encouraged to "Run for Research"
AABB SmartBrief | Jul 02, 2008
The National Blood Foundation is seeking participants for the ninth annual 5K Run for Research/One-Mile Walk on Oct. 5 during the 2008 AABB Annual Meeting and TXPO. Proceeds from this event support NBF's Scientific Research Grants Program, which provides funding for early-career researchers. Complete the registration form or support NBF with a donation.
TERMIS-North America call for abstracts deadline extended
AABB SmartBrief | Jul 01, 2008
The deadline for individuals to submit abstracts for the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society-North America Annual Conference and Exposition has been extended to July 31. Abstracts are being accepted in three main categories -- organ engineering, stem cells and immunology. Selections from the stem cell category also will be highlighted during a cellular therapy session co-sponsored by AABB. The TERMIS-NA Annual Conference will be held Dec. 7 to 10 in San Diego. Learn more about the TERMIS call for abstracts.
Abstracts selected for presentation at 2008 AABB Annual Meeting
AABB SmartBrief | Jun 27, 2008
Authors who submitted abstracts to be considered for presentation at the 2008 AABB Annual Meeting & TXPO, which will be held Oct. 4 to 7 in Montreal, were notified this week via e-mail if their abstract was accepted. AABB received a record 1,123 abstract submissions this year. Of that number, more than 960 were accepted. Selected abstracts were chosen for either oral presentation or poster display. Those who have not received notification can contact AABB for more information. Several oral abstract presentations as well as two different abstract poster sessions will be held during the Annual Meeting. Those who register before Aug. 15 can take advantage of the early registration discount. Contact AABB or register for the Annual Meeting.
Upcoming audioconference to focus on cord blood recruitment
AABB SmartBrief | Jun 26, 2008
A July 16 audioconference hosted by AABB will focus on current and future strategies in umbilical cord blood recruitment. Topics covered include the role of the mother's health care team, the responsibility of the hospital in cord blood recruiting and the pitfalls encountered, and the difference between private and public cord blood banks. Learn more or register today.
Exhibit and sponsorship opportunities available for 2008 AABB Annual Meeting & TXPO
AABB SmartBrief | Jun 26, 2008
Sponsorship opportunities and a limited number of exhibit booths are still available for the 2008 AABB Annual Meeting & TXPO. The meeting, which will take place Oct. 4 to 7 in Montreal, offers exposure to the most influential purchasers in the industry and access to more than 6,000 professionals who look to this event to enhance their education as well as discover new products, services and technology for the blood banking community. Learn more.
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- Amgen Inc
- ArthroCare Corp
- Biogen IDEC Inc.
- Cape Cod Hospital
- Concord Hospital
- County General Hospital
- Genentech
- Georgetown University Hospital
- Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Mercy Health System
- Moses Taylor Hospital
- South Miami Hospital
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
- Trinity Biotech
- VHA