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AABB Consulting Services

For more than 50 years, AABB Consulting Services has been a leader in developing innovative strategies and solutions for the field of transfusion medicine and biotherapies. Our renowned assessment methods are effective at solving problems unique to each facility. Our team of AABB experts provide exceptional results while guiding clients to achieve optimal and sustainable goals.

Meet the AABB Consulting Services Team

Christine BalesChristine Bales
Vice President
Global Impact

Andrea MichaudAndrea Michaud
Director
Consulting & Technical Projects

Margaret BorazMargaret Boraz
Director
Business Development

Christine Bales, Andrea Michaud and Margie Boraz form our internal AABB Consulting Services Team.

The strength of AABB Consulting Services lies with our experienced staff and international team of consultants – experts in blood banking and biotherapies which we are able to attract and retain through our vast AABB network. Each consultant brings different experience and skills to the team, which we continue to grow to meet our clients’ needs.


Who Do We Work With?

Who Do We Work With?

The AABB Consulting Services team has experience working with different types of organizations within the field of blood and biotherapies, including:

  • Blood and Plasma Services
  • Transfusion Services, Including Pre-Hospital and Out-of-Hospital Transfusion Services
  • Donor Testing Laboratories
  • Cord Blood Banks
  • Cellular Starting Material Collection and Processing Facilities
  • Biotherapies Organizations
  • Start-ups
  • AABB Corporate Partners

For companies considering a new service line, we recommend downloading our helpful Business Plan Template.

AABB Consulting Services will work with you to refine your business plan and effectively operationalize your strategy. Get in touch with our team now to discuss your specific needs in more detail.

AABB Consulting Services Portfolio and Areas of Expertise

Quality Management Systems

We help you establish and maintain quality management systems in accordance with AABB’s renowned and recently updated quality system essentials.

Process Improvement

Whether through a one-off gap assessment or ongoing retainer service, we evaluate your operations to help you achieve better operational planning and efficiencies.

Regulatory Support

We provide a variety of regulatory guidance from new FDA submissions and licensure of products to accreditation readiness auditing and reviews, as well as expedited FDA 510(k) Third Party Review.

Customized Solutions

We understand every organization is unique, which is why the AABB Consulting Services team also offers several tailored solutions based on your unique needs. Customized solutions include:

  • Strategic planning industry expert calls
  • Service line start-ups and development
  • Education and training for leadership and technical roles
  • Industry collaboration, focus groups and access to industry subject matter experts
  • Regulatory and operational support
  • And more
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Examples of Our Work

Case Study 1:

Evaluation and Planning for Hospital-Based Donor Center

Case Study 1

Case Study 2:

Implementation of In-Home Transfusion Service

Case Study 2

Case Study 3:

Quality Systems Assessment and Mentorship

Case Study 3

Case Study 4:

Biotherapies Gap Analysis

Case Study 4

Case Study 5:

Industry Expert Call

AABB Consulting Services Case Study: Industry Expert Call

Packages, Pricing and More Information

Reach out to AABB's Consulting Services team today and profit from AABB's 50 years of experience in Consulting Services within the blood and biotherapies field.


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Alternatively, contact Andrea Michaud, Director of Consulting and Technical Projects at AABB directly at amichaud@aabb.org to find out more about AABB Consulting Services.

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