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25 April 2023

News Research

The Blood Service names Minna Mäki director of research and product development

Minna Mäki (PhD) has been named director of research, product development and new services at the Blood Service. She takes up her new position on 22 May 2023.

18 April 2023

Blood donation News Professionals Research Stem Cell Registry

FRCBS Annual Report for 2022 published

The Blood Service Annual Report for 2022 has been published. You will find all the key figures and statistics concerning Finnish Red Cross Blood Service and an overview of the most important changes…

11 April 2023

Blood donation News

Blood Service customer survey for first-time donors: Over 91% of new donors have an excellent customer experience

The Blood Service investigates donors’ customer experiences each year. Last year, almost 3200 first-time donors from all over Finland responded to the survey. According to the results, new blood…

05 April 2023

Blood donation Press release

Patients still need help from blood donors over Easter

It is important that enough donors lend a helping hand on the days leading up to and immediately after Easter. The Blood Service centres are open on weekdays and on Easter Monday, the 10th of April.

10 March 2023

Blood donation News

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.

02 March 2023

Blood donation Press release Professionals

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…

13 February 2023

News Press release

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.

06 February 2023

Press release Research

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…

09 January 2023

Blood donation Press release Professionals Research

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…

22 November 2022

Press release Research

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…

08 November 2022

Blood donation Press release

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…

04 November 2022

Press release

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…