Membership

Being an ISBT member entitles you to:

  • Free access to the exclusive membership part of the ISBT website which includes the membership directory, and important specified documentation that has been prepared by the ISBT Working Parties;
  • A significantly reduced registration fee at ISBT Congresses.
  • A free copy of the Society’s Scientific Journal ‘Vox Sanguinis’ *.
  • A free copy of the ISBT Science Series, which includes State-of-the-Art articles on a number of different aspects of Transfusion Medicine*.
  • A free copy of the Quarterly magazine ‘Transfusion Today’ with articles on blood transfusion medicine worldwide*.
  • The monthly ‘ISBT e-news’ with updates on ISBT activities.
  • Information on activities of the ‘ISBT Academy of Transfusion Medicine’, which supports educational courses and symposia worldwide.

*If you are granted the 35 years and under fee, you will have online access only.


ISBT Membership fee 2012/2013

35 years and 
under *

up to 69 years   

70 years and over 

Very High and High HDI 

€55,00

€ 105,00

€ 95,00

Medium HDI 

€55,00

€ 75,00

€ 70,00

Low HDI 

€55,00

€ 55,00

€ 45,00


For information about which category your country belongs please click here

* Online access only. Photo page of your passport is required.

 Click here to join ISBT.

Please note that the membership year is from April to March. 


NEW: 35 years and under fee

We are happy to announce, that from this year, all those aged 35 and under, have the opportunity to pay a discounted fee of € 55 per year. This new membership class allows you the full benefits of ISBT membership, except for the fact that Vox Sanguinis and Transfusion Today will only be accessible online.

If you would like to apply for this discounted fee, please click on the tab "Join ISBT", complete the form and send a scan of the photo page of your passport to membership@isbtweb.org, after which we will confirm the discounted membership.

Reduced price membership for members from medium and low development index countries, included in the UN Development Programme (UNDP), remains in place for 2012.


Who can become an ISBT member?

There are four categories of membership:

  • Individual: Individuals who have demonstrated a sustained interest in the field of blood transfusion medicine and science or related disciplines.
    And individuals of 35 years and under (special rate).
  • Affiliate: Organisations, societies, associations or services, adhering to the ISBT Code of Ethics. Acceptance is decided by the Board.
  • Exempt: For individuals who live in one of the low and medium development index countries, included in the UN Development Programme (UNDP) list and are under 40 years of age.
  • Honorary: Individual members who have rendered distinguished service to the ISBT. This honour is decided and conferred by the Board.