Objectives: Afford an opportunity for the leadership of cancer institutes and centers throughout the world to meet and discuss mutual problems at appropriate levels; Foster inter-institutional collaboration on state, regional, national, international programs for the control of cancer through research, education and service; Support investigations into the causes, nature, prevention, treatment and rehabilitations of cancer by encouraging the exchange of ideas, information, personnel, and special facilities among groups with predominant interests in cancer; Foster educational and training opportunities in the related biomedical sciences; Provide guidance to federal, state and local governments and private and civil organizations concerning cancer research, public and health professional education, medical care and rehabilitation of cancer patients; Hold meetings of delegates from the membership to expedite the aforementioned purposes.
Our Foundation was first formed in 1983 as "The Aplastic Anemia Foundation of America, Inc." when bereaved parents began working with Dr. Lyle Sensenbrenner to help other patients and their families suffering from bone marrow failure diseases. As the Foundation expanded globally, the name was changed in 2000 to the Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation, Inc.
Since our inception, we have remained dedicated to the same MISSION: to serve as a resource directory for patient assistance and emotional support; provide educational materials and updated medical information; and financially support research to find effective treatments for aplastic anemia and myelodysplastic syndromes.
The American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), established in 1947, is a professional, voluntary standard-setting association for individuals and institutions engaged in the many facets of blood banking, transfusion medicine and tissue banking.The mission of the AABB is to establish and promote the highest standards of care for patients and donors through leadership in all aspects of blood banking, transfusion medicine and tissue banking.
