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Strengthening the blood supply: Awareness, challenges and donor impact
QuidelOrtho Corporation (Nasdaq: QDEL), a global leader in in vitro diagnostics, has released episode 55 of its Science Bytes podcast, featuring Michelle Mullens, Global Portfolio Marketing Manager for Transfusion Medicine. With decades of experience in blood banking and immunohematology, Mullens shares insights into the pressures on today's blood supply and the importance of consistent donor engagement.
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