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🎙️ New episode of Talking About Blood is now live! We’re excited to share “History of Blood Transfusion in the 20th Century” (TAB #40), featuring Susan Lederer in conversation with TAB host Helen Osborne. In this episode, Professor Lederer traces the evolution of blood transfusion from early experimental and surgical practices to the development of modern blood banking. Together, they explore how advances in blood typing, storage, and transfusion technology transformed what was once a rare and high-risk procedure into a cornerstone of modern medicine. The conversation also highlights the broader cultural and ethical dimensions of transfusion, including wartime donation campaigns, the role of the American Red Cross, and the troubling history of racial discrimination in blood collection. It offers a powerful reminder that blood transfusion is not only a scientific achievement, but also a deeply social and historical one. Listen and explore the full episode and transcript here: https://lnkd.in/g2fa9VsD #TalkingAboutBlood #TheBloodProject #Hematology #MedicalEducation #HistoryOfMedicine #TransfusionMedicine #HealthHumanities

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