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The 1st symposium of technologies and innovations of Brazilian blood centers: strengthening knowledge exchange in hemotherapy
João Xavier
Innovation in Health at IPH, Brazil
Jannison Ribeiro
Pro Hemo Saúde Institute & Centro de Hematologia e Hemoterapia do Ceará, Brazil
Tatyane Rebouças
Brazilian Society of Patient Experience and Technical Advisor of the Pró-Hemo Saúde Institute, Brazil
Technological innovation has become an essential component in the modernization of health care systems, particularly in transfusion medicine. In this context, the 1st Symposium of Technologies and Innovations of Brazilian Blood Centers (1STIHB) was organized by the Instituto Pró-HemoSaúde (IPH), through the Hemocentros Unidos initiative, with financial support from theInternational Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT).
Held virtually on November 7, 2025, the symposium brought together professionals, researchers,and students interested in technological advances applied to hemotherapy services across Brazil.The event aimed to promote the exchange of experiences and innovative solutions that can supportthe different stages of the blood cycle, including collection, processing, distribution, and transfusionof blood components.
Team involved in the live broadcast and technical production of the 1st Symposium ofTechnologies and Innovations of Brazilian Blood Centers (1STIHB).
Selected moments from the live transmission of the 1ST Symposium of Technologies andInnovations of Brazilian Blood Centers (1STIHB)
Official visual identity and promotional artwork developed for the 1STIHB
The symposium featured a 10-hour scientific program addressing a broad range of topics relatedto technological innovation in blood services. Presentations included discussions on the use ofelectronic forms in clinical routines, artificial intelligence and chatbots in healthcare communication,mobile applications supporting blood services, temperature monitoring technologies, and innovativestrategies to improve operational efficiency within blood centers.
The event demonstrated significant national engagement. A total of 658 participants registered,representing all Brazilian states and reflecting a multidisciplinary audience composed of biomedicalscientists, nurses, pharmacists, physicians, laboratory professionals, administrators, andinformation technology specialists.To broaden accessibility, the symposium was simultaneously transmitted in three languages –Portuguese, English, and Spanish through the IPH YouTube channel, enabling internationalaccess to the scientific discussions.The recordings of the symposium remain publicly available online:
Beyond the scientific discussions, the symposium reinforced the importance of collaboration acrossthe Brazilian National Public Blood Network, highlighting how technological initiatives developed indifferent blood centers can be shared and adapted across institutions.The strong engagement observed during the event demonstrates the growing interest ofprofessionals and academics in technological solutions capable of modernizing blood services.Building on this successful experience, the organizers envision the development of future scientificinitiatives addressing strategic themes related to technology, innovation, and digital transformationin transfusion medicine.
