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23 October 2024

Press release Research

The Blood Service Research Fund awards grants for donor research and the development of treatments for serious illnesses

The Blood Service Research Fund has awarded new research grants for research projects focused on blood and tissue donation, as well as on the compatibility between the recipient and donor. Grants…

04 October 2024

Blood donation Press release

Garrison donations are the cornerstone of maintaining blood stocks

The Blood Service and the Finnish Defence Forces both play an important role in maintaining preparedness in the society. The organisations also have a long, shared history that dates back to the war…

26 September 2024

Press release Professionals Research

Already 70 doctoral dissertations have been completed at the Blood Service

The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service is already witnessing the completion of the 70th doctoral dissertation as Salla Markkinen, MA, shall defend her dissertation on 27 September 2024 on the…

12 September 2024

Press release Research

Extracellular vesicles isolated from blood cells aids medical research

The product development team at the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service has developed a method to isolate extracellular vesicles (EV) generated by blood cells. Vesicles can be used to aid medical…

20 August 2024

Blood donation Press release

Men want blood donation to be easy

According to a recent survey by Blood Service, men who donate blood are motivated not only by their desire to help, but also by the smoothness and ease of blood donation. More men are needed as blood…

05 August 2024

Blood donation Press release

More than 20,000 new blood donors are needed this year – helping others is easy

In the first half of 2024, a total of 68,406 people signed up for blood donation, which resulted in more than 85,000 donations. By the end of June, 8,761 new blood donors had donated blood. This…

04 July 2024

Blood donation Press release

From July 1 to November 30, travel to Europe may result in a temporary donation deferral

The West Nile virus transmission season is starting in Europe. The epidemic will affect blood donation in Finland, as travelling to at-risk areas between 1 July and 30 November will incur a 28-day…

22 May 2024

Blood donation Press release Research Uncategorized

The Blood Service is looking for people with a rare blood group – using a computer-based screening method

There are many more different blood groups than the eight basic blood groups taught in school biology textbooks. As the demographic structure changes, so does the need for donors. The Blood Service…

07 May 2024

Blood donation News Press release

Blood Service Kuopio moves to the Shopping Center Minna

At the end of 2024, the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service will open a new donation site on the second floor of the Shopping Center Minna. The current facilities on the other side of the market square…

26 April 2024

Blood donation News Press release

5 questions about blood donation and health

New blood donors are needed in order for Finland to have a sufficient amount of blood donors now as well as in the future to secure patient care. Many people considering donating blood need…

17 April 2024

Blood donation News Press release

Blood donors are vital for patients

Blood donors only accounted for just over 3% of all people in the donating age range in Finland last year. Over the past ten years, the proportion has decreased by approximately a percentage point.…

20 March 2024

Article Press release

More and more work communities are allowing blood donation during working hours

Launched a year ago by the Blood Service, the Workplace Certificate has already been implemented in more than 250 workplaces. The certificate recognises work communities that allow members to donate…