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  • BIOMEDICAL EXCELLENCE FOR SAFER TRANSFUSION (BEST)

    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.

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  • BEST Membership

    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…

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  • BEST Meetings

    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.

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  • Press Releases

    Press Releases

    Official notices regarding significant publications, special events, and member news.

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  • Recommended Procedures

    Recommended Procedures

    Several best practice documents are available for free download.

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  • Sponsorship

    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

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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

Atlanta Meeting

The BEST 2026 Fall meeting will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, from October 14–15, 2026.

Please book your room through the link below:
Room Booking Link

For more information regarding the venue, hotel accommodations, and airport transfers, please click the link below the file below:

Arriving in Atlanta, USA

 

AABB Travel Award Applications

The AABB Foundation is committed to expanding access to professional development opportunities that prepare future leaders in transfusion medicine and biotherapies.

Through the Travel Awards Program, the AABB Foundation supports participation in the AABB Annual Meeting, where recipients gain access to educational sessions, networking opportunities and professional development experiences that foster career growth and leadership development.

  1. AABB Foundation Travel Award
    Support for qualified applicants who are not eligible for other AABB Foundation travel funding opportunities.
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  2. Dennis J. Hlavinka Travel Award
    Designated support for early-career biomedical engineers developing innovative solutions to advance patient and donor care. LEARN MORE

Call for Scott Murphy Memorial Lectureship Applications

Established in 2007, the Scott Murphy Memorial Lecture honors the tremendous contributions of the late Dr. Scott Murphy, a past chair of the BEST Collaborative, to the field of transfusion medicine and platelet storage science.

We highly encourage junior faculty involved in the broadly understood field of transfusion medicine to apply for this unique award. The recipient will be invited to Atlanta, GA, USA to present at the upcoming BEST LXXII Meeting (14-15 October 2026) and network with our international members.

Final Extended Application Deadline: Monday, August 10th, 2026

New Procedure: If you have not already submitted an application, please email ernest.ho@bestcollaborative.org with the following information:

  1. Name
  2. Credentials
  3. Email
  4. Location
  5. CV
  6. Proposed Lecture Title and Summary