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Federal Funding Bill Commits $3 Million to Versiti Blood Research Institute Expansion

The bipartisan investment will help fund a new facility addition that accelerates groundbreaking research into cancer, bleeding disorders, clotting conditions, and cellular therapies.
 

Versiti Applauds Wisconsin General Assembly’s January Blood Donor Month Declaration

VBRI welcomes Bony De Kumar, PhD, as Director of Shared Resources. Bringing expertise from Yale University, De Kumar will advance core research technologies, collaboration, and innovation in blood science.
 

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.
 

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

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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VBRI Welcomes Bony De Kumar, PhD, as the Director of Shared Resources

VBRI welcomes Bony De Kumar, PhD, as Director of Shared Resources. Bringing expertise from Yale University, De Kumar will advance core research technologies, collaboration, and innovation in blood science.
 

VBRI Researchers Publish Study on Using Extraterrestrial Soil to Treat Hemorrhages in Space

A new study by VBRI Senior Investigator Christian Kastrup, PhD, and Biochemistry PhD Candidate Noah Peng takes trauma care into another atmosphere, literally.
 

Versiti Launches Advanced Chimerism Testing Using Next Generation Sequencing

In October of 2025, Versiti announced the launch of a new, more sensitive test to monitor post-transplant chimerism, which is when both donor and recipient cells are present in a patient after a transplant.
 

Versiti President and CEO Chris Miskel Named One of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Business Leaders

Versiti is proud to announce that Chris Miskel, president and CEO of Versiti, has been named to BizTimes Media’s Wisconsin 275, an annual publication and list that identifies the most influential business leaders in Wisconsin.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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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