Johanna Castrén appointed as the director of blood donation operations
Johanna Castrén (M.D.) has been appointed as the director of blood donation operations at the Blood Service and as a member of the Management Group.
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Roche’s latest technology selected for the Blood Service laboratory
At the end of 2022, the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service (FRCBS) moved to new, modern premises in Vehkala, Vantaa, along the Kehä III ring road. Roche delivered Blood Service an automated sample…
Blood donors help Finland prepare for major accidents and disasters
At the moment, only 3.5% of Finns donate blood. Blood donors are a key part of disaster preparedness, as they allow the Blood Service to deliver blood products to hospitals.
Applications invited for Blood Service research grants 2023
Call for applications for grants of the Blood Service Research Fund opens on 6 February 2023. The primary aim of the Fund is to support research related to the current and possible future products…
75 years of care: Blood Service celebrates its anniversary
Year 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the start of operations of Finnish Red Cross Blood Service. The systemic collection of blood began in Finland during the war years. Established in 1948, the…
New tissue typing methods for stem cell and organ transplantation applications
In organ and stem cell transplantation, the compatibility of the tissues between the patient and the donor plays an important role in the success of the transplantation. As part of the research for…
5 misconceptions stopping people from donating blood
Many people are willing to donate blood but think they are unsuitable donors. For example, medicines to treat hypertension and cholesterol do not prevent anyone from donating blood. The Blood Service…
The Blood Service strategy emphasises readiness and regeneration
The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service’s (FRCBS) operating strategy for the coming years emphasises flexible operational readiness, operational reliability and the development of new treatment…
Markku wanted – looking for real-life supermen to donate blood
More men are needed as blood donors. The Blood Service’s new campaign video highlights real-life supermen. If the number of men donating blood were to rise to the same level as that of women, it…
Blood Service awards research grants to 10 projects
Funding for cell therapies and research into blood cells and stem cell transplants – the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service has awarded its 2022 research grants.
Most compatible stem cell donors are often found geographically close to the patient
World Marrow Donor Day (WMDD) is celebrated globally on 17 September. Blood stem cell transplants are used in the treatment of malignant blood diseases such as leukaemia.
More than 90% of men who donate blood find it very easy to do
The Blood Service conducted a questionnaire survey to find out about the experiences and views of male blood donors. A large majority of them considered the blood donation process easy. For many, the…