A Leader in Transfusion Research and Patient Safety

World-Renowned Leader

Vitalant Research Institute is a world-renowned leader in research and innovation prioritizing donor and patient safety.

Since 1959, the Institute’s work to ensure a safe and effective blood supply has spanned multiple areas, including: 

  • Epidemiology 
  • Public health policy  
  • Molecular biology 
  • Immunology 
  • Virology 
  • Cell processing and cell therapy 

Operating out of facilities in San Francisco and Denver, the Research Institute runs one of the largest transfusion research programs based in blood centers in the U.S. and is a global leader committed to advancing blood safety worldwide. 

Mission & History
Latest News
Education & Training
Careers