Thesis Syeldy Langi Sasongko

On 14 April 2025 Syeldy Langi Sasongko defended her PhD thesis 'The Modern Blood Bank: Preparing for an Uncertain Future' at the University of Amsterdam

Promotores: Prof HL Zaaijer MD PhD and prof MC de Bruijne PhD
Co-promotor: MP Janssen PhD
Venue: Agnietenkapel, University of Amsterdam and online

This work explores the external, transformational factors regarding the future demand of blood products and the internal, organizational implications thereof for Sanquin, the Dutch national blood bank and multi-expertise blood organization. In Part I, various factors are identified and explored that would impact the demand of red blood cells and immunoglobulins. In Part II, topics of organizational improvisation and resilience and explored as Sanquin is catalyzed into action during the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, this thesis seeks to explore how Sanquin and other blood establishments may develop the ability to anticipate, cope, and adapt in the face of uncertain futures.

Chapters

Chapter 1
General introduction

Part 1

Chapter 2
Past, present, and future: a qualitative study identifying historical trends, drivers, and transformational factors for the future demand of blood supply in the Netherlands abstract

Chapter 3
Using a scenario approach to assess for the current and future demand of immunoglobulins abstract

Chapter 4
Mapping opportunities and threats for the future demand of red blood cells in the Netherlands using a scenario approach

Part 2

Prelude
Blood supply milestones in the Netherlands in the first weeks of COVID-19

Chapter 5
Something we must be proud of: an interview and document study of team improvisation in the Dutch convalescent plasma project group abstract

Chapter 6
Building towards organizational resilience and complexity leadership: a case study of impacts and changes in a Dutch blood establishment during COVID-19 abstract

Chapter 7
Discussion and conclusion

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