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BIOMEDICAL EXCELLENCE FOR SAFER TRANSFUSION (BEST)
BEST Collaborative is an international research organization with a vision to lead the field of transfusion medicine and cellular therapies toward the best products and practices for donors and patients. -
BEST Membership
The BEST collaborative is a unique free-standing group of over 170 manufacturers, clinicians, and scientists from 22 countries committed to improving transfusion… -
BEST Meetings
BEST meetings are held twice per year. and attendance is open to all members. Invited guests may attend with pre-approval of the President. -
Press Releases
Official notices regarding significant publications, special events, and member news. -
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Sponsorship
Any commercial organization or Blood Service interested in advancing the purpose of BEST may become a supporter of BEST by paying the annual dues amount
Latest News
Press Release 7 May 2026
Denese Marks, PhD elected President, effective Oct 2026
Press Release 28 February 2025
Recipients of Dana Devine Fellowships Announced
Member Reminders
- The next BEST Meeting will be held in Atlanta, GA, USA on Oct 14-15, 2026. Registration will open this summer.
- We will be also hold this meeting using the Zoom Events format with the same agenda and in Singapore Time. Pre-registration will be required using the individual email sent to each member and approved guest.
- Please be sure to review the BEST Authorship Policy. BEST Members may find this information in the Members Area > References > Administrative Issues. This area is now searchable.
- For Scientific Members, please complete the annual Non-Disclosure/Conflict of Information form that will be coming to you via Adobe Document Cloud for electronic signature.
BEST LXXI: 17-18 Apr 2026; Split, Croatia
BEST LXXII: 14-15 Oct 2026; Atlanta, GA, USA

The Fall 2026 Meeting will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Important News
- The BEST Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 14th and Thursday, October 15th 2026
- The BEST Meeting will be held at OMNI Hotel Atlanta at Centennial Park, Georgia, USA
- There is a rooming link https://bookings.omnihotels.com/event/atlanta-centennial-park/best-LXXII-fall-meeting