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American Association of Blood Banks
�AABB is an international association comprised of individual members and institutions, including hospital and community blood centers, transfusion and transplantation services, cord blood banks and individuals involved in activities related to transfusion and cellular therapies including transplantation medicine.�
American Association of Tissue Banks
"The American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) is a scientific, not-for-profit, peer group organization founded in 1976 to facilitate the provision of transplantable cells and tissues of uniform high quality in quantities sufficient to meet national needs."
American College of Rheumatology
�The ACR is an organization of and for physicians, health professionals, and scientists that advances rheumatology through programs of education, research, advocacy and practice support that foster excellence in the care of people with arthritis and rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.�
American Nephrology Nursing Association (ANNA)
�The mission of the American Nephrology Nurses' Association (ANNA) is to advance nephrology nursing practice and positively influence outcomes for patients with kidney or other disease processes requiring replacement therapies through advocacy, scholarship, and excellence.�
American Society for Apheresis (ASFA)
�ASFA is an organization of physicians, scientists, and allied health professionals whose mission is to lead the field of apheresis through patient and donor care, research, education, and advocacy.�
American Society for Artificial Internal Organs (ASAIO)
�The American Society for Artificial Internal Organs consists of over 1,000 Members. The Membership is a diverse group of specialists from 40 different countries with over 30 different professional degrees. These individuals represent government, universities, industry, private hospitals and independent research groups. The areas of Nephrology, Biomaterials and Cardiopulmonary devices are heavily represented as well as numerous other specialized interests.�
American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology (ASDIN)
�The American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology was founded in 2000 to promote the proper application of new and existing procedures in the practice of nephrology with the goal of improving the care of nephrology patients.�
American Society of Hematology
�The mission of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) is to further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic and vascular systems, by promoting research, clinical care, education, training, and advocacy in hematology.�
American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
�The American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation is a national professional association that promotes advancement of the field of blood and bone marrow transplantation. ASBMT members are both in clinical practice and in research.�
American Society for Clinical Pathology
�Founded in 1922, the American Society for Clinical Pathology is a professional society with 140,000 member pathologists and laboratory professionals. Based in Chicago, the ASCP provides excellence in education, certification, and advocacy on behalf of patients, pathologists, and laboratory professionals.�
American Society for Extracorporeal Technology
�Today, AmSECT has over 2,000 members nationally and internationally. The Society works to ensure the exchange of information through the Journal of Extra-Corporeal Technology, AmSECT Today magazine, and through regional and national conferences.�
Association of Donor Recruitment Specialists
�The Association of Donor Recruitment Professionals is committed to being a leader in providing education, development and resources for the donor recruitment profession.�
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
�The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), founded in 1967, is a unique alliance of over 6,000 members united by the common goal of increasing the understanding and beneficial use of medical instrumentation.�
Australian Institute of Medical Scientists
�The Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) is the professional association representing medical scientists working predominantly in hospital and private medical laboratories in Australia. The AIMS is involved in establishing and maintaining the high academic and professional standards of medical scientists employed in Australian medical laboratories. It also provides medical scientists with the opportunity to continually update their professional knowledge through national and state scientific meetings, its scientific journal and newsletters and postgraduate programmes, such as the Fellowship.�
Australian & New Zealand Apheresis Association (ANZZA)
�The mission of ANZZA is: to promote the exchange of knowledge and information relating to the uses of apheresis; to provide a forum to foster communication between the various groups concerned with apheresis; to subscribe to and cooperate with any other society, association or organisation whose objects are similar to those of the Australian and New Zealand Apheresis Association; to foster and promote research in the application and uses of apheresis; and to further the training of all persons involved in apheresis.�
Australian & New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion (ANZSBT)
�The Australian & New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion (ANZSBT) comprises members from diverse scientific, technical and medical backgrounds working within the areas of Blood Tranfusion and Transfusion Medicine within Australia and New Zealand. The broad aims of the ANZSBT are: the advancement of knowledge in blood transfusion and transfusion medicine; the promotion of improved standards in the practice of blood transfusion; the collaboration with international and other regional societies interested in blood; the promotion of interest in research into blood transfusion and allied subjects; and the formulation of guidelines in key areas of transfusion practice�
Australasian Society of Haemostasis and Thrombosis (ASTH)
The mission of the Australasian Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis is, "to promote, foster, develop and assist the study of research in and the acquisition, dissemination and application of knowledge and information concerning thrombosis and haemostasis and to promote and improve standards of knowledge, diagnosis, and management of thrombotic and bleeding disorders and allied subjects"
Australian Society for Medical Research
�The Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) is the peak professional society representing Australian health and medical research.�
British Society for Haematology (BSH)
The objective of the British Society for Haematology is to �advance the practice and study of haematology and to facilitate contact between persons interested in haematology�.
British Blood Transfusion Society
�The main object of the Society is to advance the study of blood transfusion (including immunohaematology) for the public benefit, and to promote research and development into all aspects of blood transfusion practice.�
Canadian Apheresis Group (CAG)
�The Canadian Apheresis Group (CAG) was formed in 1980 under the auspices of National Health and Welfare, Canada. The group includes representatives from 42 apheresis units in the 19 major medical centers in Canada. During the past 18 years, the CAG has been involved in the organization and direction of several randomized, controlled studies of plasma exchange (1-5). In addition, the CAG has acted as a registry by collecting and annually reviewing information on all 103 416 apheresis procedures (from 1980 to 1997) with the directors of each medical center."
Canadian Association of Apheresis Nurses (CAAN)
College of American Pathologists (CAP)
"The College of American Pathologists, the principal organization of board-certified pathologists, serves and represents the interests of patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine."
Canadian Blood and Marrow Tranplant Group
�The Canadian Blood and Marrow Transplant Group (CBMTG) is a national, voluntary, and multi-disciplinary organization providing leadership and promoting excellence in patient care, research and education in the fields of blood and marrow transplantation (BMT).�
Canadian Hematology Society
�The Canadian Hematology Society represents all physicians and scientists with an interest in the discipline in Canada. At present there are a total of 332 members, 28 emeritus and 42 resident members.�
Canadian Hemophilia Society
�The Canadian Hemophilia Society exists to improve the quality of life for all persons with hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders and to find a cure.�
Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine
�The Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine is a multidisciplinary society which promotes and supports the best practice in Transfusion Medicine in Canada through education, communication and partnerships.�
Danish Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis
�In accordance with the regulations of the society, the object of DSTH is to increase knowledge of thrombosis and haemostasis and to heighten the educational level on this issue among Danish physicians.�
European Blood Alliance (EBA)
�The European Blood Alliance aims to play a significant role in assuring the safety and security of the blood supply for the citizens of the European Community. The aim of the EBA is to develop and maintain an organisational framework of European national blood services within the European Union.�
European Haemovigalence Network
European Renal Association European Dialysis and Transplantation Association (ERA- EDTA)
�The ERA-EDTA is a European Medical Association whose purpose is to encourage and to report advances in the field of clinical nephrology, dialysis, renal transplantation and related subjects. It is formed of individuals only: full members, associate members, honorary members and senior members. It is open to all qualified workers in the field of interest of the Association.�
European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association & European Renal Care Association
�The European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association (EDTNA/ERCA) was established in 1971 to address the special needs of nurses and other professionals that treat patients suffering from renal failure. Since then, the Association has grown to become one of the most important forums in Europe for the exchange of information and experience for all members of the renal care team who treat patients suffering from renal failure. EDTNA/ERCA is a multi-disciplinary organisation of individual members. The Association membership is open to nurses, technicians, social workers, dieticians, unit managers, transplant co-ordinators, and any other professionals working with renal patients.�
European Hematology Association (EHA)
�The European Hematology Association (EHA) is a scientific society aiming to support research, education and clinical practice in hematology. EHA vocation is to be useful to scientific researchers, clinicians, medical students, as well as all those working in other fields but who are interested in hematology. �
European Society for Artificial Organs (ESAO)
�The European Society for Artificial Organs (ESAO) is worldwide society to encourage and publish progress made in the field of artificial organs and allied spheres.�
European Society for Biomaterials (ESB)
�The European Society for Biomaterials was founded in March 1976, and became a member of the International Union of Societies for Biomaterials Sciences and Engineering (IUS-BSE) at its conception in 1979. The ESB today has approximately 600 members from 27 different countries worldwide.�
European Society for Hemapheresis (ESFH)
�The purposes of the Society are as follows: to function as an European Society for all professionals, involved and interested in haemapheresis; to make available to patients through apheresis units in blood banks, hospitals and other institutions a safe and adequate haemapheresis technique for the collection of donor cells or the removal of blood constituents; to encourage advance and certify high standards of administrative and technical performance in the field of haemapheresis to apheresis units in blood banks, hospitals and other institutions; to foster scientific investigation, clinical application, education and exchanges of information and ideas, relating to haemapheresis and allied fields in clinical and laboratory medicine; all purposes which benefit safe and adequate haemapheresis practice in patient or donor care�
European Society for Paediatric Haematology and Immunology
�It is the society's purpose to further scientific research in the field of paediatric haematology and immunology, and to promote the exchange of views and information among scientific researchers in this field, with particular emphasis on the contributions of young scientists.�
European Tissue Engineering Society (ETES)
�To accomplish its mission, the Society brings together the international community of persons engaged or interested in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine and promotes education and research within the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine through regular meetings, publications and other forms of communication. The Society also serves as an international forum to promote the informed discussion of challenges and therapeutic benefits of the application of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine technologies.�
Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT)
"Founded in 1996, FACT establishes standards for high quality medical and laboratory practice. FACT is a non-profit organization developed by the International Society for Cellular Therapy (ISCT) and the American Society of Blood and Marrow Transplantation (ASBMT) for the purposes of voluntary inspection and accreditation in the field of hematopoietic cell therapy."
Groupe d'Etudes sur l'Hemostase et la Thrombose (GEHT)
"GEHT is a scientific society, affiliated to the Societe Fran�aise d'Hematologie (French Society of Haematology). Members of the GEHT are mainly University staff, researchers, physicians or medical personnel,and biologists working in public or private institutions. Staff of pharmaceutical companies involved in the haemostasis and thrombosis fields may also belong. The GEHT organizes Scientific meetings, elaborates guidelines or recommendations and favours rearch by giving grants to young researchers working in French research groups�
Grupo Cooperativo Ibero Americano de Medicina Transfusional
Grupo Cooperativo Latinoamericano de Hemostasia y Trombosis (CLAHT)
Haematology Society of Australia and New Zealand
�The Haematology Society of Australia & New Zealand (HSANZ) aims to inform members of the most recent developments in haematology, and to advance knowledge and inspire continued professional development in this exciting discipline.�
Haematologists in Training
�Haematologists in Training aim to provide a forum for education, exchange of ideas and mutual support in an informal and sociable setting.�
Heart Failure Society of America
�The Heart Failure Society of America, Inc. (HFSA) represents the first organized effort by heart failure experts from the Americas to provide a forum for all those interested in heart function, heart failure, and congestive heart failure (CHF) research and patient care.�
The Hong Kong Association of Blood Transfusion and Haematology
�The primary objectives of the Association are: to promote and maintain interest in a high level of ethical and professional standards, and to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of blood transfusion, haematology and related disciplines; to provide a forum for presentation and discussion in these fields and to facilitate interchange of ideas and information among members; and to establish and foster connections with related bodies and other bodies outside Hong Kong.�
Hong Kong Society of Hematology
International Foundation Regenerative Medicine (IFRM)
�The International Foundation Regenerative Medicine (IFRM) is a non-profit organisation that intends to inform Patient Organisations (PO), medical personal and carriers about medical perspectives, economic chances and social consequences for public health systems, insurance companies, pharmaceutical industry etc. resulting from Regenerative Medicine (RM) and its sub-discipline Tissue Engineering (TE). Moreover, the IFRM intends to render information about the current development of research in the fields of TE and RM.�
International Plasma Fractionation Association (IPFA)
�IPFA is the international association of not-for-profit organisation involved in plasma fractionation. IPFA facilitates the member organisations in their activities to secure the national supply of safe and high quality plasma products for the benefit of patients. IPFA members make best use of plasma from voluntary, non-remunerated donations in support of the principles and policies of the national blood and plasma collection organisations.�
International Federation of Artificial Organs
�The mission of the Federation is to increase and encourage knowledge and research on artificial organs, apheresis, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine and other related topics, to facilitate the international exchange of knowledge, and to provide education related to the improvement and optimal utilization of organ assist devices.�
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Cresent Organizations
"The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is the world's largest humanitarian organization, providing assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions.
International Federation of Blood Donor Organisations (IFBDO)
�The goal of the IFBDO is self-sufficiency in the member states in blood from voluntary, unpaid blood donors. At the same time we want to improve confidence in the national blood supplies as much as possible.�
International Society of Hematology (ISH)
�The objectives of the Society shall be: (a) to promote international discussions and diffusion of information and ideas relating to hematology; (b) to provide a forum for such discussion and to encourage international collaboration in investigation of hematological problems; (c) to encourage standardization of hematological methods and nomenclature; (d) to represent the interests of hematology shall include scientific principles, clinical and laboratory aspects of diagnosis and management of blood diseases and any other topics relating to the biology and pathology of blood forming tissues.�
International Society of Laboratory Hematology (ISLH)
�The International Society for Laboratory Hematology is a membership-driven forum for the exchange of new ideas and information on the subject of Laboratory Hematology. ISLH is a non-profit organization. It aims to serve as a forum for its members for the exchange of new ideas and information on the subject of Laboratory Hematology, by conducting seminars and promoting presentations and publication of original work. The ISLH wants to advance research in Laboratory Hematology and in general to promote Laboratory Hematology as a profession.�
International Society of Nephrology (ISN)
�Founded in 1960, the International Society of Nephrology is a not-for-profit society whose mission is the global advancement of nephrology. ISN promotes research and education to prevent and treat kidney disease throughout the world.�
International Society for Cellular Therapy (ISCT)
"ISCT serves as a global forum and voice for clinicians, scientists, regulatory and laboratory personnel, and other parties engaged or interested in basic research and development, translational studies, and the clinical application of all cellular based therapies."
International Society for Experimental Hematology (ISEH)
�ISEH was founded in 1972 and continues to be the forum for basic as well as translational studies in hematopoietic stem cell biology, cytokines, cutting edge experimental hematology and clinical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, underpinning innovative therapies for lymphoma, myeloma, lymphoma and genetic disorders.�
International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD)
�The purpose of this Society will be to advance knowledge of peritoneal dialysis and to promote advancement of such knowledge through international scientific meetings and scientific publications.�
International Society for Apheresis (ISFA)
�ISFA's sole mission is to serve and satisfy the needs of the members of the Society and others involved in the field of apheresis technologies. The main objective of ISFA is to disseminate on an international basis the most up-to-date apheresis technologies and their clinical applications so that all may benefit from the efforts of ISFA.�
International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT)
�The International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) is a scientific society, founded in 1935 and joining over 1000 professionals involved in blood transfusion and transfusion medicine from more than 85 countries.�
International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis
�The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis is organized and operated exclusively for scientific and educational purposes. Its objectives are to foster and advance science relating to the important medical problems of thrombosis and abnormalities of hemostasis and vascular biology; to provide a forum for discussion of these problems; to encourage research on these problems by scientists of the several relevant disciplines; to foster the diffusion and exchange of ideas through scientific meetings and publications; to standardize nomenclature and methods as appropriate and timely.�
Japanese Society of Hematology
�The Japanese Society of Hematology was founded in 1937. The Society takes pride in being the second oldest hematological society in the world, next to the French Society of Hematology.� The aim of the society is to �promote development of research and dissemination of knowledge related to Hematology so that we contribute to the progress of science.�
Japanese Society for Apheresis (In Japanese)
Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy (JSDT)
Network For Advancement of Transfusion Alternatives (NATA)
�NATA is an international network of medical practitioners, researchers, and opinion leaders from a wide variety of medical and scientific disciplines who are dedicated to helping their peers learn more about recent advances in blood conservation and transfusion alternatives.�
Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA)
�The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) is the primary advocate for the world's leading producers of plasma-based and recombinant biological therapeutics.�
Renal Physicians Association (RPA)
�Organized in 1973, the RPA is a national medical specialty association with a membership comprised of healthcare providers in the subspecialty area of internal medicine known as nephrology. RPA�s members are engaged in diverse activities including the practice of medicine, teaching, research and all are committed to improving the care of patients with renal disease and related disorders. RPA's purpose is to represent nephrologists, practice managers, advanced practice nurses and physician assistants in their pursuit and delivery of quality renal health care.
Societ� Italiana di Emaferesi (SIdE)(In Italian)
Soci�t� Francaise d� H�maph�r�se (SFH)
The French Society of Haematology is "a scientific society. Members of the SFH are mainly university staff, researchers, physicians or medical personal, and biologists working in public or private institutions."
Society for the Advancement of Blood Mangement (SABM)
�The Society for the Advancement of Blood Management (SABM) is a growing, exciting society dedicated to improving patient outcomes through optimal blood management. This includes the appropriate provision and use of blood and blood products, and strategies to reduce or avoid transfusion.�
TERMIS
�To accomplish its mission, the Society brings together the international community of persons engaged or interested in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine and promotes education and research within the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine through regular meetings, publications and other forms of communication. The Society also serves as an international forum to promote the informed discussion of challenges and therapeutic benefits of the application of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine technologies.�
World Apheresis Association (WAA)
�The World Apheresis Association is an umbrella organization for national and international professional societies devoted to the scientific, medical, practical, technical, administrative, or educational aspects of apheresis.�
Blood Bank Association of New York State (BBANYS)
�The Blood Banks Association of New York State is a non-profit, professional organization dedicated to improving transfusion medicine within the State by fostering education and the exchange of ideas among professionals in the field.�
California Blood Bank Society
�CBBS supports everyone involved in Transfusion Medicine by providing continuing education; strengthening professional relationships; responding to regional issues; and encouraging collaborative efforts�
Community Blood Bank
Florida Association of Blood Banks (FABB)
The mission of the Florida Association of Blood Banks is �to expand and support blood banking education, donor recruitment, transfusion medicine and administrative services through member collaboration.�
Heart of America Association of Blood Banks (HAABB)
�Heart of America Association of Blood Banks is a nonprofit, professional organization dedicated to improving transfusion medicine by fostering the exchange of information and bringing education opportunities to blood bank and transfusion medicine professionals.�
Hema Quebec
Indiana State Association of Blood Banks (ISABB)
The purpose of the Indiana Association of Blood Banks is �to promote and foster the exchange of ideas, materials and the dissemination of information relating to transfusion medicine and its technical methodology through education, publicity and/or research; to maintain current awareness and encourage high standards of excellence; and to foster, promote and encourage state wide extension of ISABB services and opportunities for continued growth. �
Kentucky Association of Blood Banks (KABB)
The purpose of the Kentucky Association of Blood Banks is �to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and materials and the dissemination of information relating to blood banking and its technical methodology and administrative problems by education, publicity and research; to make available through blood banks, whole blood and its derivatives for the alleviation of suffering and the saving of lives; to foster and plan for cooperation in times of disaster; to keep currently aware of and to encourage high standards of service; and to foster, promote, aid and encourage additional activities that may extend the best possible blood banking service throughout the state.�
Massachusetts Association of Blood Banks
The goals of the Massachusetts Association of Blood Banks is �to foster the exchange of ideas and information relating to blood banks and transfustion services, to advance and encourage high standards of performance by blood banks, to encourage the development of blood banks through education, publica information n and research, and to plan for cooperation between blood banks at times of disaster.�
Michigan Association of Blood Banks (MABB)
The objectives of the society are to �foster scientific investigation, clinical application, education and information exchange related to blood banks and blood transfusion as well as to other areas in the field of immunohematology and tissue and organ transplantation; to encourage and advance the highest standards of administrative and technical performance in the general field of immunohematology as applied to transfusion therapy and/or transplantation; and to provide the education and the forum for building and strengthening professional relationships.�
Mid-Atlantic Association of Blood Banks (MAABB)
The Mid-Atlantic Association of Blood Banks is �an organization of members from Delaware, Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia, dedicated to the continued education and involvement of its members in all topics of blood banking.�
New Jersey Society of Blood Bank Professionals (NJSBBP)
New Jersey Society of Blood Bank Professionals
�The New Jersey Society of Blood Bank Professionals (NJSBBP), Inc. is an incorporated, nonprofit corporation that was formed to assist educational, professional and community outreach efforts of NJ Blood Bank Professionals.�
North Carolina Association of Blood Bankers (NCABB)
The objectives of the NCABB are: �to provide educational opportunities, to stimulate and coordinate efforts related to blood banking endeavors, to publicize and disseminate related information to the blood bank community in North Carolina through workshops, seminars and newsletters; to assist members with interpretation and implementation of regulations and emerging technologies.�
Ohio Association of Blood Banks (OABB)
�The Ohio Association of Blood Banks (OABB) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing safe blood products for all patients that require treatment. The OABB provides continuing educational opportunities to health professionals interested in the use of blood and blood products.�
South Central Association of Blood Banks (SCABB)
The purposes of SCABB are: "to promote, foster and support the exchange of ideas and material and dissemination of information related to blood banking, transfusion medicine, related technical methodology, and administrative practices associated with the above by education and open forums; to provide information on current events related to blood banking to professional personnel and, on important policy questions, to represent blood banks to the general public through the region consisting of those states defined by the Association's Bylaws; to assist and support training of personnel in the field and provide mechanisms for individual professional growth; to promote and foster opportunities for interaction throughout the region, supporting both exchange of ideas and camaraderie."
Southeastern Association of Blood Bankers
�The SEABB was established to promote education and communication between professionals involved in transfusion and transplant medicine and technology. Our membership includes those working in hospital transfusion and transplant services, donor centers providing blood and tissue products, vendors supplying associated products, and related industries that provide specialized services. While primarily serving the seven southeastern states, we welcome the participation of professionals from other areas of the United States and from other countries.�
Tennessee Association of Blood Banks (TABB)
�The TABB was established in 1971 as a not-for-profit organization of blood bank and transfusion medicine professionals and other individuals working in this field. It was organized to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information relating to all phases of blood banking, to promote high standards of service to the people of Tennessee and surrounding areas, and to provide guidance, education, publicity, information, and assistance to its members.�
Wisconsin Association of Blood Banks (WABB)
The goals of the WABB are to: �provide continuing education on blood bank related topics to all state facilities at a low cost; establish consistency in blood bank continuing education throughout the state; increase the level of blood bank proficiency throughout the state; sponsor an annual blood bank seminar; promote an exchange of ideas or materials; provide a forum for discussing mutual concerns; encourage involvement of all blood bank related health professionals in the WABB educational program; and to develop workshops, seminars, and/or alternate teaching methods to present current topics in a well-designed manner.�
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