ISABB Newsletter
Summer 2023
Letter from the President
It is truly an honor to be associated with the brilliant and dedicated professionals that make up the Indiana State Association of Blood Banks. Transfusion medicine is a rewarding, yet complicated field that has experienced unprecedented challenges and historical changes. In just the past three years, we have dealt with a frightening nation-wide blood shortage and near-crippling staffing shortages. We’ve also celebrated AABB’s new name and the FDA’s guidance on an individual risk assessment for blood donors. It’s hard to predict what the future holds, but it’s clear our leaders, both local and national, will help us prevail.
ISABB is also making a change this year by holding its annual meeting in northeast Indiana. The board members and I invite you to join us at the beautiful Mirro Center for Research and Innovation in Fort Wayne on September 27th. We have put together an impressive lineup of speakers and a delicious food menu. Consider coming early or staying longer so you can take in all Fort Wayne has to offer: riverfront development, Electric Works complex, amazing local restaurants and more. See you in September!
Annie Ilnicki MT(ASCP)SBBCM
ISABB Seeks Nominations for Victor Muller Award
Recipient criteria is:
- An individual may be a member or nonmember of ISABB.
- An individual who has given many years of dedicated service to the field of Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine. Specifically:
- An individual who has contributed substantially to the field of Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine in the area of applied research, education and bench application -or-
- An individual who has concerned themselves with the educational advancements and technical training of persons interested in the field of Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine -or-
- An individual who, through dissemination of administrative duties, has enhanced and fostered the growth of the field of Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine -or-
- An individual who, through their work in the field of Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine, has inspired co-workers and/or students to work and contribute to this field, -or-
- An individual who has given outstanding service to the community.
ISABB members are encouraged to nominate individuals. The Board/Nominating Committee will make the final selection. They may request a C.V. on the person nominated. This award may be given posthumously. Nominations can be submitted via e-mail to info@isabb.org.
ISABB Annual Meeting
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Parkview Mirro Center
Fort Wayne, IN
Indy Nights, April 2023
A presentation performed by Dan A. Waxman M.D.
Call for Officer and Board Member Nominations
- Board members 2024-2026
- Assistant Treasurer
- Legislative
Indiana State Association of Blood Banks
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