Vitalant employs advanced technologies and scientific research to enhance blood donation safety and efficacy. The Vitalant Research Institute, established nearly 60 years ago, focuses on understanding new threats to blood safety and developing practical applications in transfusion biology. With a state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco and a campus in Denver, the institute conducts extensive studies in areas such as epidemiology, molecular biology, and immunology. This research is crucial for advancing blood safety worldwide, particularly in the context of transfusion-transmitted infectious diseases. Collaborations with universities and health organizations, along with grant-funded studies from institutions like the NIH and CDC, further bolster their research capabilities.

In addition to their research initiatives, Vitalant has implemented proactive measures to ensure donor and patient safety. For instance, they began ferritin testing for young donors to monitor iron levels, promoting good health among this demographic. Their partnership with the University of Pittsburgh enhances their ability to conduct clinical and translational research, leading to new treatments for blood disorders. Through these efforts, Vitalant not only aims to improve the safety of blood donations but also to foster education and mentorship opportunities in the field of transfusion medicine.

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Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. Individuals generously donating blood, volunteering and giving financially are essential to our lifesaving mission.

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