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Social Blood: Building The World’s Largest Network of Blood Donors


Two years ago, I read an article in an Indian newspaper about a little girl who required 30 units of blood each month to survive and that it was increasingly difficult to find regular blood donors. In a country of 1.2 billion people, how could it be possible to not find regular blood donors?

The entire blood donation system is broken. It's old and archaic and very little has been done to change or fix it for past 50 years -- but it's not just a problem in India. Many developing countries are also in this situation. But what's more concerning is that even in developed nations, the rate of voluntary donations is low, and there is always a higher demand of blood donations every…

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 Social Blood: Building The World’s Largest Network of Blood Donors

Blood banks around the world use ancient software, if they’re even using computers at all. For those that do, the data is still on Excel sheets.

Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists

The members of the Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists believe that the role of laboratory medicine will continue to grow in importance; that is, it is a field in which professional competence, dedication, and scholarship are required.

International Society for Experimental Hematology

The mission of ISEH is to promote the scientific knowledge and clinical application of basic hematology, immunology, stem cell research, cell and gene therapy, and all related aspects through research, publications, discussion, support of young investigators and organization of scientific meetings.

International Society of Hematology

The International Society of Hematology (ISH) was founded in 1946 and is the professional body concerned with advancing scientific research as well as the practice of hematology at both clinical and laboratory levels.

Social Blood

We want this app to be open to the world again, guaranteeing its functionality for the next ten years. We want it to be totally free, and completely available to all people, blood banks, clinics and hospitals around the world.

Center for Phlebotomy Education

Providing educational materials and resources to those who perform, teach, or supervise blood specimen collection procedures.

Center for Platelet Research Studies

The Center for Platelet Research Studies is an internationally recognized, multidisciplinary center for the study of platelet function by state-of-the-art methods.

International Bioiron Society

The International Bioiron Society (IBIS) was founded to advance knowledge about the biological and medical roles of iron and the processes in which it participates with particular reference to those processes of medical and industrial importance. IBIS's specific objectives are to provide a forum for discussions, to promote research and its publication and advance public education on iron chemistry and biology as well as on disorders due to iron deprivation or excess.

International Society for Laboratory Hematology

The International Society for Laboratory Hematology (ISLH), non-profit organisation was founded in 1992 by an international group of laboratory professionals in order to chart new directions for laboratory hematology and now has over 800 members in over 50 countries.

Premier Oncology Hematology Management Society

The Premier Oncology Hematology Management Society (POHMS) is a non-profit corporation (501C(6)) which was formed in 1994 to address the growing needs of administrators in the community based oncology practices.

American Association of Blood Banks

AABB will be the pre-eminent knowledge-based organization focused on improving health through advancing the science and practice of transfusion medicine and cellular therapies.

American Society of Hematology

The mission of 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 of Pediatric Hematology Oncology

The American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to promoting optimal care of children and adolescents with blood disorders and cancer by advancing research, education, treatment and professional practice.

Belgian Hematological Society

The Belgian Hematological Society (BHS) was founded in 1985 in the setting of a rapidly evolving specialty and spectacular progresses achieved over the last two decades. BHS is a scientific society composed of more than 200 members: internists, biologists, and other scientists with a specific interest in the field of hematology.

British Society for Haematology

The objectives of the Society are to advance the practice and study of haematology and to facilitate contact between persons interested in haematology.

Canadian Hematology Society

The mission of the Canadian Hematology Society (CHS) is to lead and influence the practice of hematology in Canada through being a recognized and valued voice of the Canadian hematology community.

European Hematology Association

The European Hematology Association (EHA) aims to promote excellence in clinical practice, research and education in European hematology.

European School of Haematology

The European School of Haematology (ESH) is a non-profit institution for continuing education founded in 1986, to promote and facilitate access to state of the art and cutting-edge knowledge in haematology and related disciplines, at the European level.

Haematology Association of Ireland

The Haematology Association of Ireland nurtures the development of haematology knowledge and research on the Island of Ireland. HAI achieves this through the organisation of an annual meeting which takes place in October of each year and is hosted in all corners of the island.

Haematology Society of Australia & 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.

Turkish Society of Hematology

The Society, as the only official representative of scientists of hematology in Turkey, boasts a membership of 641 at home and abroad, and is one of the most active and oldest societies in the country.

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