We sincerely invite you to attend the 20th International Symposium on Blood Substitutes (ISBS), which will be grandly held in Xi'an, an ancient capital of China, from September 12 to 14, 2026. Hosted by Northwest University, this conference continues the tradition of the ISBS series, aiming to bring together leading scholars, researchers, and industrial experts in the global blood substitutes field to discuss the latest scientific advances, technological breakthroughs, and clinical translation pathways in the discipline.

Xi'an is a renowned city with a long history and splendid culture. Located in the heart of China, it boasts convenient transportation and dense international flight connections, promising global participants an unforgettable academic and cultural experience.

The theme of this year's conference is "Nanobiotechnology and Blood Substitutes and Their Applications in the Medical Field". It will focus on the development and clinical application of blood substitutes such as hemoglobin oxygen carriers and component blood, with special attention to their critical roles in pre-hospital emergency care, disaster relief, major accidents, and other special scenarios. The conference will also conduct in-depth discussions on key topics including blood safety, challenges in clinical transfusion, the development and application of new technologies, process optimization, and quality control.

ISBS 2026 is committed to building a high-level dialogue platform connecting academia, industry, regulatory authorities, and clinical practitioners. It will promote the deep integration of nanobiotechnology, transfusion medicine, and nanomedicine, advance the translation of blood substitutes from basic research to clinical practice, and provide new solutions for trauma care, critical care medicine, and emergency medical services worldwide. Let us gather in Xi'an to jointly shape the future of the blood substitute field!