V. I. TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

SECTION 16(a) POWER OF ATTORNEY


This statement confirms that the undersigned has authorized and designated each of
Megan Gates, Michael Harrington, Asya Alexandrovich and John R. Barr his attorneys-
in-fact to execute and file on the undersigned's behalf all Forms 3, 4 and 5 (including any
amendments thereto) that the undersigned may be required to file with the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission as a result of the undersigned's ownership of or transactions
in securities of V.I. Technologies, Inc. The authority of such persons under this Statement
shall continue until the undersigned is no longer required to file Forms 3, 4, and 5 with
regard to the undersigned's ownership of or transactions in securities of V.I.
Technologies, Inc., unless earlier revoked in writing.  The undersigned acknowledges that
such persons are not assuming any of the undersigned's responsibilities to comply with
Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.


Date:   May 17, 2005					/s/ Graham P. Allaway
							Name: Graham P. Allaway