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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.

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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 28 February 2025

Recipients of Dana Devine Fellowships Announced

Edinburgh Education Event, May 1st 2025

Edinburgh, Scotland Education Program - Registration is now open

Member
Reminders

  • The next BEST Meeting will be held in Edinburgh, Scotland on May 2-3, 2025. Registration for onsite attendance will open after the holidays..
  • We will be also hold this meeting using the Zoom Events format with the same agenda and in GMT 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.
 

Spring 2025 Edinburgh, Scotland BEST LXIX

Edinburgh

The Spring 2025 Meeting will be held in Edinburgh, Scotland

Important News

  • The meeting dates are 2-3 May 2025. Please be aware of new international entry requirements for the UK HERE.
  • The meeting & Dinner RSVP for BEST Members is now open in the Members area. Please log in to submit your RSVP no later than April 3rd. Meeting guests are being sent separate emails for their RSVP. Please be aware that this is a HARD deadline for all in-person attendees.
  • An Education Symposium, in coordination with the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is being held  the afternoon of May 1st. Please click HERE for more information.

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Fall 2025, 14-15 November Singapore BEST LXX

Singapore

The Fall 2025 Meeting is planned for Singapore

Important News

  • Due to the conflict in the scheduling of both AABB and ISBT events on October 25-28, BEST is planning to hold a standalone meeting. The BEST meeting will be held on November 14-15, 2025. These dates are a Friday-Saturday configuration.
  • The selection of venues is still pending. 

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