Marion Reid (scientist)

Reid was born in Winchester, England. At age 10, she was told she was "incapable of being taught" and "would have a hard time holding a job". She holds a Master of Science (MSc) in clinical science from San Francisco State University. ==Career==

Reid directed the Laboratory of Immunohematology at the New York Blood Center, where she led the transition from serologic methods for characterizing red cell antigens and antibodies to a combination of serology and DNA-based genotyping of blood group antigens. She published hundreds of articles and was described by reviewers as a "scientist and world-renowned immunohematologist". Her laboratory identified novel blood group antigens and alleles in several different ethnic groups. She holds a patent for a DNA-based method to identify compatible donors for patients requiring blood transfusions. ==Personal life==

Reid lives in Clifton, Bristol. Reid's retirement hobby of green woodworking makes her a bodger. ==Select publications==

• Bloody Brilliant! A History of Blood Groups and Blood Groupers (with Steven R. Pierce), AABB Press, 2016. • The Blood Group Antigen Factsbook, 3rd ed., Academic Press, 2012. • The Discovery and Significance of the Blood Groups (with Ian Shine), SBB Books, 2012 Non-scientific • ==Awards==

• AABB's Bernard Fantus Lifetime Achievement Medal, 2024 • James Blundell Award, British Blood Transfusion Society, 2014 • AABB's Emily Cooley Memorial Award, 2012 • Honorary Doctor of Science, University of Plymouth, 2011 • International Woman in Transfusion Award, 2006 ==References==