Dear MABB members, It is a privilege to serve as President of the Michigan Association of Blood Banks this year. Our 72nd Annual Meeting, held September 9 and 10, 2026, at Schoolcraft College in Livonia, was a wonderful reminder of what makes this organization so meaningful: the opportunity to learn together, reconnect, and exchange ideas.

Our Annual Meeting Planning Committee members are working hard to provide another great educational experience. Plan on joining us September 21st and 22nd at Schoolcraft College’s VisTaTech Center for our first live meeting since 2019. This will also be a great opportunity to see all the new products, services, and equipment that will enhance your

Greetings members, 2021 was a year to remember. In April, the Education Committee provided a virtual session: Help! I’ve Been Assigned to Blood Bank! The panelist did a great job answering questions and giving helpful tips for reducing anxiety when you feel like blood bank has evolved faster than you can keep up with the