Call for Applications: Blood Service Research Fund Grants 2026
Applications for the 2026 grants from the Blood Service Research Fund are now open to researchers. The aim of the grants is to…
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Work communities as blood donors are an important part of Finland’s blood supply
Finland continuously needs new blood donors from different population groups, and workplaces have a significant opportunity to contribute. Already more than 550 workplaces allow blood donation during…
Record number of patients received help through the Stem Cell Registry
During 2025, a total of 179 stem cell transplants were facilitated through the Stem Cell Registry – the highest number in its entire history. Last year, the registry’s membership grew to more…
Blood donors received information for the first time about their hereditary disease risk from the Blood Service Biobank
For the first time, the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service Biobank returned information to blood donors
about the risk of developing
haemochromatosis.
Blood supply starts with donors – new blood donors play a key role
In 2025, a total of 107,878 people donated blood. Just under 19,000 of them were new donors.
Blood donors needed to secure blood supply during Christmas
The Finnish Blood Service is currently inviting donors to book appointments in advance for Christmas week, as hospitals need blood products around Christmas and New Year. For blood product…
Doctoral Dissertation: Whole Blood as a Promising Option in Prehospital Care for Bleeding Patients
Sanna Susila’s doctoral research shows that whole blood products can be an effective alternative in prehospital care for patients with severe bleeding.
Grants from the Blood Service Research Fund for research on the blood supply chain and tissue donation
The Blood Service Research Fund of the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service has awarded new grants for research focused on strengthening the blood supply chain and multidisciplinary studies on the…
A new eye disease preparation made possible by blood donors
The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service will begin supplying serum eye drops to patients suffering from severe dry eye and ocular surface diseases. This is a new preparation made from serum separated…
At more than 500 workplaces people are already allowed to donate blood during working hours
More and more workplaces are participating in helping patients by allowing blood donation during work time. The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service’s Workplace Certificate is now in use at over 500…
Kimmo Ståhlberg is waiting for a stem cell transplant – Every fifth patient can't find a matching donor
Every year, hundreds of patients in Finland need a stem cell transplant, for example to treat leukemia or other serious blood disorders. A stem cell transplant may be the only way for recovery. The…
Blood Service App Reaches 100,000 Users – An Important Tool for Preparedness
The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service’s mobile application has reached a significant milestone: the app now has over 100,000 users, which is almost the same as the annual number of blood donors. The…