Vincenzo De Angelis: Presenting Trends and Challenges in Blood and Plasma Collection and Use in Europe
Vincenzo De Angelis, President of European School of Transfusion Medicine (ESTM), shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Honoured to be invited at the 8th Congress of Transfusion Medicine of Serbia to present, on behalf of the ESTM, on Trends and Challenges in Blood and Plasma Collection and Use in Europe.
Red blood cell demand remains substantial but is increasingly influenced by Patient Blood Management strategies, while platelet utilisation continues to grow because of advanced oncological and haematological treatments.
Plasma has emerged as a strategic healthcare resource, yet Europe remains dependent on imports for approximately 40% of plasma required for fractionation.
Major challenges include ageing donor populations, recruitment and retention of younger donors, logistical complexity, economic pressures, ethical debates concerning donor compensation, and the need for stronger European strategic autonomy.
Welcome the new SoHO Regulation (EU) 2024/1938.”
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