Biomedical Excellence for Safer Transfusion
  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 Chair.

  • Press Releases
    Press Releases

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

  • Recommended Procedures
    Recommended Procedures

    Several best practice documents are available for download

  • 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; providing a…

Latest News

Call for Scott Murphy Memorial Lecture Applications

Applications for October 2024 are being accepted now thru August 5, 2024

Press Release 19 March 2024

Award Recipient of 32nd Scott Murphy Memorial Award Lectureship Announced

Press Release 21 Sept 2023

Rebecca Cardigan, PhD elected President, effective Oct 2023

BEST LXVIII Galveston Meeting Countdown Wednesday, October 16, 2024 08:00 am CDT
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Member News

  • Please be sure to keep your contact information on the website up to date so you can be assured of receiving our email updates.
  • The next BEST Meeting will be held in Nashville, TN October 10-11, 2023. Onsite registration will open shortly.
  • We will be also hold this meeting using the Zoom Events format with the same agenda and in Nashiville Time. Pre-registration is 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.
 

Fall 2024

Galveston

BEST Meeting LXVIII

The Fall 2024 Meeting is planned for Galveston, TX

Important News

  • The meeting and dinner venues have been confirmed.
  • The AABB Annual Meeting is scheduled for October 19-22, 2204 in Houston. The BEST meeting will be held on October 16-17, 2024. Please note that many of our members have AABB Meetings that they must attend on October 18th.
  • Details on hotel booking are posted in the members area.

Spring 2025

Edinburgh

BEST Meeting LXIX

The Spring 2025 Meeting will be held in Edinburgh, Scotland

Important News

  • The meeting dates are 2-3 May 2025
  • The meeting venue is the University of Scotland, South Hall Complex on the edge of Holyrood Park
  • The BEST Dinner will be held at the historic Caves in Old Town Edinburgh
  • No hotel room block is being arranged 
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 Southern California

BEST LXII
13-14 October 2021
Marina Del Rey Marriott
4100 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, California 90292

 

The Fall 2020 BEST Meeting is scheduled for 13-14 October 2021 as an in-person event for those who are able and willing to travel. The hotel is only six miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and just minutes from Venice Beach. The property is located on the marina and is close to seaside dining locations, water recreation, and beach access. We will be hosting the meeting on Zoom simultaneously for our members and approved guests who are not able to join us.

IMPORTANT UPDATES: Due to the ongoing issues with COVID, we have made some changes to the meeting format. These include:

  • The Scott Murphy Award Lecture will occur during the 30th Anniversary Celebration Virtual Symposium on Saturday, 06 November, 2021. The administrative reports will be given during the lunch on the 1st day, Wednesday.
  • Both the Conventional Components and Clinical Transfusion Studies unopposed sessions will be held on the 1st day, Wednesday. the opposing Donor Studies and Cellular Therapy sessions will be held on the 2nd day Thursday.
  • The BEAM Meeting will be held virtually at a later date to be announced.
  • The Main Meeting on day 2 will end one hour earlier than usual.
  • We will be holding the BEST Dinner onsite at the Marriott Marina del Rey rather than at an offsite venue

Los Angeles County has announced an updated vaccine and mask requirement which is summarized HERE. You should be prepared to provide proof of vaccination if you plan to attend the meeting in person.

Full details, including the meeting RSVP, are available in the member's area. Approved meeting guests will be sent a separate email with registration information.