Macopharma sponsors Consortium of Blood Availability Meeting in Atlanta

On November 14, 2024, the Consortium of Blood Availability convened at the W Atlanta Downtown, bringing together experts and professionals for a productive and insightful scientific meeting. The event, sponsored by Macopharma, was a significant occasion for in-person reconnection and facilitated discussions on future working groups and hybrid meeting formats. Highlights included the “Review & Discussion on FDA Draft Guidance on Buffy Coat Methods” panel, with notable contributions from guest panelist Martin Robiquet, Macopharma’s Marketing Director. Additionally, a new working group was initiated under the chairmanship of Dr. Ludwig Frontier (Macopharma), following a special lecture by Isaiah Phillips of Blood Centers of America, which addressed “The Ethical Responsibility to Secure the Blood Supply: Addressing Cyber Risks, Supply Chain Vulnerabilities, and Legislative Measures.”

The meeting was marked by a strong spirit of collaboration and camaraderie, with group photos capturing these memorable moments. Participants included more than a dozen online full-time members and in photo (left to right) Manish Gandhi (Mayo Clinic), Ralph Vasallo (Vitalant), Jed Gorlin (America’s Blood Centers), Barbara Bryant (Carter BloodCare), Kathleen Rowe (Cerus), Richard Gammon (Carter BloodCare), Ludwig Frontier (Macopharma), Nabil Mehdi (Grifols), and Augustin Min (Fresenius Kabi MedTech).

The Consortium of Blood Availability looks forward to continued collaboration and exciting future developments.