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The American Association of Blood Banks is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the field of transfusion medicine and cellular therapies. The non-profit company is based in Bethesda, MD and has subsidiaries in Puerto Rico. The association provides accreditation and certification programs for blood banks and transfusion services, as well as educational resources and advocacy efforts.

The American Association of Tissue Banks is a premier standard-setting body that promotes the safety and use of donated human tissue. The non-profit company is based in McLean, VA. Marc Pearce has been the CEO of the company since 2020. The organization ensures that safe and efficacious tissue products are available for patients in need. AATB offers professional development and networking opportunities for individuals and organizational collaborations, best practices, and an industry gold-standard accreditation program for institutions.

International Society for Cellular Therapy conducts research, processing, and manipulation of cells. The private company is based in Vancouver, CA. The Canadian company publishes researched materials. and has subsidiaries in the United States.

Florida Blood Services, Inc. supplies blood products and services to the ambulatory care centers and hospitals. It offers services such as bloodmobiles, autologus, platelet and marrow donation. Florida Blood Services was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society is a national medical honor society founded in 1902. The non-profit company is based in Menlo Park, CA. The society's mission is to foster the development of the next generation of medical researchers by recognizing high educational achievement, honoring gifted teaching, encouraging the development of leaders in academia and the community, and supporting the improvement of care for all.