Katerina is a Transfusion Nurse Specialist with NZBS, Auckland, and a part‑time RN Anaesthetic Assistant at Starship Children’s Hospital. The abstract presented is derived from her Master of Nursing research at the University of Auckland, which explores nursing knowledge of blood transfusion and risks to patient safety in NZ hospitals.

Courtney is a Cancer Care Nurse Practitioner Candidate at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and a recent Master of Philosophy graduate. Her research focuses on preventing iatrogenic anaemia in haematology inpatients through the use of patient blood management principles.

Karen is a subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIg) CNC at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. She has been working in haematology for 16 years, this includes roles in apheresis and autograft coordination. Karen has postgraduate qualifications in Apheresis and Critical Care. Prior work experience includes intensive care, cardiology and renal nursing.

Karen is a subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIg) CNC at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. She has been working in haematology for 16 years, this includes roles in apheresis and autograft coordination. Karen has postgraduate qualifications in Apheresis and Critical Care. Prior work experience includes intensive care, cardiology and renal nursing.

Beth McPherson is the Lead Clinical Transfusion Nurse Specialist at the New Zealand Blood Service. She provides national leadership to senior transfusion nurse specialists across Aotearoa New Zealand, working in partnership with health services to support safe, equitable and evidence-based transfusion practice.