Olivier Garraud, MD PhD has had a long-term experience in blood banking, blood transfusion medicine, and hemovigilance activities. He is an Emeritus professor of Immunology with the Saint-Etienne University. He pursues research activities with the Sainbiose-INSERM_U1059 team in transfusion medicine and ethics. He is also consultant in Geriatrics and Palliative Care.