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02 October 2026

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Immune cell atlas helps explain the genetic causes of disease

A new study sheds light on one of the major mysteries of genetics: how disease-associated genetic variants influence the functioning of the human body. Based on more than 10 million immune cells, the…

13 August 2026

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How a Single Blood Test During Pregnancy Protects Babies in Finland

The blood group and any blood group antibodies of all pregnant women in Finland are tested centrally by the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service. The screening programme covers approximately 50,000…

21 April 2026

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Doctoral dissertation: Red blood cell products may affect immune cells regardless of storage time

The doctoral dissertation of Licentiate of Medicine Eva Laurén examined the storage properties of red blood cell products and their effects on immune cells under cell culture conditions. In Finland,…

16 March 2026

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Call for Applications: Blood Service Research Fund Grants 2026

Applications for the 2026 grants from the Blood Service Research Fund are now open to researchers. The aim of the grants is to…

22 January 2026

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Blood donors received information for the first time about their hereditary disease risk from the Blood Service Biobank

For the first time, the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service Biobank returned information to blood donors about the risk of developing haemochromatosis.

04 December 2025

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Doctoral Dissertation: Whole Blood as a Promising Option in Prehospital Care for Bleeding Patients

Sanna Susila’s doctoral research shows that whole blood products can be an effective alternative in prehospital care for patients with severe bleeding.

05 November 2025

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Grants from the Blood Service Research Fund for research on the blood supply chain and tissue donation

The Blood Service Research Fund of the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service has awarded new grants for research focused on strengthening the blood supply chain and multidisciplinary studies on the…

28 March 2025

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Blood Service joins the project to develop medical research

Business Finland has granted funding to the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service for the three-year DATA-INDUCTOR research project. The project's goal is to build models that accelerate and enhance…

14 March 2025

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The application period for Blood Service research grants for 2025 opens

The application period for 2025 grants from the Blood Service Research Fund will open to researchers on the 17th of March. The purpose of these grants is to support research related to current and…

02 January 2025

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Pia Siljander appointed as Research Director of Blood Service

Associate Professor of Biochemistry, PhD Pia Siljander has been appointed as the Research Director of the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service starting January 2, 2025. In her role, she will lead and…

13 November 2024

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Research data on iron values provides recommendations for blood donation

Blood Service researchers have published new research information on the health of women who donate blood. Based on this information, recommendations and guidelines for blood donation have been…

23 October 2024

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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…