How Would You Answer the Question “What Good Will This Transfusion Do Me?” (Tibor Greenwalt Memorial Award)

Dr. Stanworth’s research continues to be shaped by the question “Who really needs a blood transfusion?” In this thought-provoking lecture, he will review randomized trials and reflect on lessons learned during his years of clinical research, considering whether the research story has finished—and if not, what the direction should be for the next 10 years.

2026 Recipient: Simon J. Stanworth, MA, FRCP (Paeds, UK), D.Phil, FRCPath (citation)
In recognition of exemplary contributions to transfusion medicine and advancements in patient outcomes worldwide. Dr. Stanworth’s extensive research career comprises more than 550 published studies and has focused on advancing the safety of blood transfusion and optimizing patient outcomes. Among his many critical findings, Dr. Stanworth’s research has led to advancements in our understanding of platelet transfusions in pre-term neonates, the risk of thrombotic events in gastrointestinal bleeding, and much more – all of which have improved patient safety and transfusion practices.

About the Tibor Greenwalt Memorial Award
This award honors Tibor Greenwalt, MD, who was the first registrant at the first AABB Annual Meeting and the founding editor of TRANSFUSION. The award recognizes an individual who has made major scientific or clinical contributions to hematology, transfusion medicine, or biotherapies, and has succinctly communicated these advances. Acceptance of this award requires attendance at the AABB Annual Meeting and lecture presentation on a current topic of interest. The recipient will receive a $1,000 honorarium. The Tibor Greenwalt Memorial Award and Lectureship is presented annually, and the recipient is chosen one year in advance. This award is funded through an endowment from Dr. Peter Greenwalt.