Cerus Corporation Announces Workshop and Abstracts at the 2022 AABB Annual Meeting

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Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq:CERS) reported its participation in the 2022 AABB Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL from October 1-4. This marks the conference's first in-person event since 2019. Cerus will present several abstracts highlighting the benefits of the INTERCEPT Blood System for Platelets and Cryoprecipitation. Key presentations include a plenary session on platelet safety and storage and a dedicated industry workshop. The INTERCEPT systems are pivotal for pathogen reduction in blood products and have received both CE mark and FDA approval.

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• Cerus is presenting at the 2022 AABB Annual Meeting, highlighting its innovations.
• The INTERCEPT Blood System has CE mark and FDA approval, positioning it as a leading pathogen reduction technology.

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Workshop and Abstracts Highlight the Favorable Impacts Associated with the INTERCEPT Blood System for Platelets and the INTERCEPT Blood System for Cryoprecipitation in Clinical Settings

CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq:CERS) today announced a selection of abstracts and an industry workshop at the 2022 AABB Annual Meeting, taking place in Orlando, FL from October 1 through October 4. This year’s AABB Annual Meeting attracts individuals and institutions from around the globe involved in the fields of transfusion medicine and biotherapies. This year marks the first time the conference has taken place in person since 2019, as well as its 75^th anniversary.

The following is a select list of presentations and abstracts of interest for Cerus. All presentation times are listed in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

Oral Presentations

• Sunday, October 2, 2022 – 4:30 p.m.– Impact of 100% Pathogen Reduction and 7-Day Storage on Platelet Safety and Availability in France – Plenary Abstract Session
• Monday, October 3, 2022 – 7:00 a.m. – Cerus Industry Workshop

Poster Presentations

Held between Sunday, October 2 and Monday, October 3, 2022

• Impact of Pathogen Reduction (PR) vs. LVDS Testing on Platelet Availability: A Study Based on Real-Life Experience
• Comparing Usable Shelf-Life of Pathogen Reduced Platelets vs LVDS Screened Platelets
• Pathogen Reduced Cryoprecipitated Fibrinogen Complex Restores Fibrinogen Levels, Clot Firmness and Thrombin Generation in a Hemodilution Model
• Survival and Growth of Bacteria during Manufacturing and Storage of Cryo-AHF Compared to Pathogen Reduced Cryoprecipitated Fibrinogen Complex

The full program of Cerus-related abstracts can be found at the following link: https://intercept-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/09/2022-AABB-Abstract-Book-FINAL-nocrops.pdf

Cerus representatives will be in the exhibition area at booth #1108.

ABOUT CERUS

Cerus Corporation is dedicated solely to safeguarding the world’s blood supply and aims to become the preeminent global blood products company. Headquartered in Concord, California, the company develops and supplies vital technologies and pathogen-protected blood components to blood centers, hospitals, and ultimately patients who rely on safe blood. The INTERCEPT Blood System for platelets and plasma is available globally and remains the only pathogen reduction system with both CE mark and FDA approval for these two blood components. The INTERCEPT red blood cell system is under regulatory review in Europe, and in late-stage clinical development in the US. Also in the US, the INTERCEPT Blood System for Cryoprecipitation is approved for production of Pathogen Reduced Cryoprecipitated Fibrinogen Complex, a therapeutic product for the treatment and control of bleeding, including massive hemorrhage, associated with fibrinogen deficiency. For more information about Cerus, visit www.cerus.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

INTERCEPT and the INTERCEPT Blood System are trademarks of Cerus Corporation.

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Matt Notarianni – Senior Director, Investor Relations

Cerus Corporation

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FAQ

What is Cerus Corporation's stock symbol?

Cerus Corporation's stock symbol is CERS.

When and where is the 2022 AABB Annual Meeting?

The 2022 AABB Annual Meeting is from October 1 to October 4, 2022, in Orlando, FL.

What presentations is Cerus Corporation making at the AABB Annual Meeting?

Cerus will present on the impact of pathogen reduction and platelet safety, among other topics.

What are the benefits of the INTERCEPT Blood System?

The INTERCEPT Blood System provides pathogen reduction for blood products, ensuring safety and availability.