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Prof. Cees Th. Smit Sibinga is a distinguished clinical haematologist and specialist in Transfusion Medicine, and Professor of International Development of Transfusion Medicine at the University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands. With more than five decades of experience, he has made significant contributions to blood transfusion systems, quality management, haemovigilance, blood safety, and international development.

He has worked extensively with organizations including the WHO, World Federation of Hemophilia, AABB, ISBT, and International Consortium for Blood Safety, supporting transfusion medicine programs across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. He founded several major initiatives in blood-bank quality and accreditation and has served in numerous international leadership and advisory roles.

Prof. Smit Sibinga has published more than 350 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and edited over 35 books, while organizing and chairing numerous international scientific meetings. He has received several international honours, including the AABB Joel Solomon Memorial Award for Quality Management and the AABB President’s Award for Education. His expertise encompasses transfusion medicine, blood safety, quality systems, clinical use of blood, audit, inspection, and capacity development in resource-limited settings.