Together we help over 100,000 patients a year

Sanquin stands for life. For people. For making a difference at those moments when it really matters. Thanks to our dedicated donors, patients get a chance at a better future.

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Your donation

Tells the story of hope, recovery and future.

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About Sanquin

In a world full of change, we continue to deliver safe blood products.

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Lifesaving research

Life-saving blood products, therapeutics, services, diagnostics and knowledge for health care.

It's in your blood 

Red blood cells. Platelets. Plasma. You have it in you to help others. From blood transfusions for people with cancer to saving someone after a car accident. And from developing medicines to keeping a premature baby alive."

About donating

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Work for life

At Sanquin, we combine medical, diagnostic, and scientific expertise all under one roof. This way, we bring light into the darkness. With only one goal: changing lives. Come work at Sanquin and choose a job with a huge impact on life.

For professionals

With high-quality blood products, expert advice, and in-depth knowledge, we support professionals in their work. From a quick diagnosis to effective therapy and from transusion advice to international collaborations – together we work towards the best care.

Research

With new methods and applications, we help prevent diseases, diagnose faster, and treat or cure more effectively. Today, we find solutions that will be essential for life tomorrow.

Actueel

Sanquin bids farewell to 'blood brothers'

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Novel gene therapies for hereditary anemia

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Novel gene therapies for hereditary anemia

More donor kidneys and livers through improved selection

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