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VBRI Researcher Dr. Francesca Ferraresso Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 for Healthcare

Francesca Ferraresso, PhD, a graduate student researcher in the Kastrup Laboratory at Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI), is CEO and co-founder of Syrina Therapeutics, a biotech startup developing next-generation RNA technology to treat rare and chronic diseases.
 

Holiday of Hope Blood Drive Brings Community Spirit and Life-Saving Donations to the Milwaukee County Zoo

Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin invites the community to participate in the Holiday of Hope Blood Drive, a festive, family-friendly community blood drive to support local hospital patients during the holiday season.

Colts and Versiti Bring 26th Annual Blood Drive to the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center on Dec. 20
Colts and Versiti Bring 26th Annual Blood Drive to the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center on Dec. 20

December 17, 2025

Versiti Blood Center of Indiana, in proud collaboration with the Indianapolis Colts, announce the 26th Annual Bleed Blue Blood Drive. The community-wide event returns on Sat., Dec. 20, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center, located at 7001 W. 56th St. 

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One Pride Blood Drive
One Pride Blood Drive Brings Lions Fans Together to Save Lives at Ford Field

December 17, 2025

Versiti Blood Center of Michigan, in partnership with the Detroit Lions, is mobilizing to tackle winter blood shortages by hosting the One Pride Blood Drive on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

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Versiti Provides 10 Units of Rare Blood in Urgent Liver Transplant Case

December 5, 2025

In response to an urgent request from a major West Coast medical center, the National Blood Exchange reached out across member facilities, asking if any of them could quickly address a critical need for a patient. Versiti answered the call.

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Double the Drive Double the Hope Blood Drive
Versiti & Big Brothers Big Sisters Partner for “Double the Drive. Double the Hope.”

December 2, 2025

This holiday season, Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin and Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Metro Milwaukee join forces to spread healing and happiness across the city.

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Chicago Fire FC and Versiti
Chicago Fire FC and Versiti Unite for Fire Up Blood Drive to Save Lives

December 1, 2025

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois and Chicago Fire FC are teaming up to host the Fire Up Blood Drive, a community event dedicated to saving lives and celebrating generosity. The drive will be held Saturday, December 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chicago Fire Endeavor Health Performance Center.

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Versiti at ASH 2025
Versiti Scientists Take Stage at ASH, Sharing Discovery and Real-world Impact

November 24, 2025

Twenty-five Versiti scientists will present at the American Society of Hematology's 67th Annual Meeting in Orlando, with five investigators earning prestigious Abstract Achievement Awards for work spanning sickle cell disease, multiple myeloma, and coagulation science.

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Prithu Sundd, PhD
Prithu Sundd Is Developing a Treatment to Prevent Acute Chest Syndrome in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease

November 19, 2025

Prithu Sundd, PhD, senior investigator at VBRI, and his lab have received a second renewal of his National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01 grant, extending it from its eleventh year to its fifteenth.

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Ohio State Seals Fourth-Straight Victory Over Michigan in Blood Battle

November 28, 2025

The Ohio State University has done it again, defeating the University of Michigan in the annual Blood Battle, taking a victory lap for the fourth-straight year. In all, Ohio State and the central Ohio community donated 1,725 units of blood, beating Michigan by 103 pints.

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Dr. Beth Shapiro Explores De-Extinction Science at R. Douglas Ziegler Lecture

November 14, 2025

Milwaukee researchers, donors, and science enthusiasts gathered at the Weasler Auditorium on Nov. 13 for the R. Douglas Ziegler Innovative Research Lecture, where MacArthur Fellow Dr. Beth Shapiro explored of how genetic engineering and ancient DNA research connects to today's most pressing conservation challenges.

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Two Versiti Leaders Recognized by Titan 100 Executive Honors

November 11, 2025

Versiti CEO and President Chris Miskel has been named to the 2026 Wisconsin Titan 100 Hall of Fame alongside first-time honoree, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer Gretchen Jameson.

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Versiti in the News

 
Versiti Blood Research Institute is Expanding

Shephard Express

At Milwaukee’s Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI), teams of scientists and doctors devote their days to researching what keeps blood flowing and what happens when it runs into roadblocks.

 
OSU is currently beating 'TTUN' in the 2025 'Blood Battle.' Here's how to donate

The Columbus Dispatch

The fight between college football rivals Ohio State University and University of Michigan will start off the field.

 
Versiti Blood Research Institute's $79 million expansion to encourage researcher collaboration

Milwaukee Business Journal

The Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus in Wauwatosa continues to grow as the $79 million expansion of the Versiti Blood Research Institute begins to take shape.

 
See progress of the $79 million Versiti Blood Research Institute expansion project

BizTimes

The Versiti Blood Research Institute’s 79,000-square-foot expansion is on track to open in the fourth quarter of 2026. 

Versiti Mission Moments

A Life Saved by Blood Donors

After a 30-year career in IT, Tom Sibert hoped to spend his retirement golfing and exploring the mountains. But when a routine cardiologist appointment revealed a hidden blood disorder, Tom’s plans took a drastic turn.

Now, blood transfusions keep him alive, and he’s sharing his story to encourage others to donate.

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