Webinar: Clinical Application of HLA Testing
Webinar Objectives:
• Organ transplantation
• Allogeneic hematopoietic
stem cell transplantation
• Single donor platelet transfusion
for alloimmunized patients
• HLA and disease associations
Antibody titration: Technical aspects and Clinical co-relation
12:00 PM IST/2:30 PM CST/ 4:30 PM AEST/8:30 AM CET
8:00AM/2:00PM/5:00PM Eastern time.
Speaker: Dr. Rajesh Sawant, CONSULTANT, TRANSFUSION MEDICINE & HISTOCOMPATIBILITY & IMMUNOGENETICS, KDA Hospital, Mumbai, India
Language: English
Webinar: Clinical Application of HLA Testing
Event Summary:
- Organ transplantation
- Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
- Single donor platelet transfusion for alloimmunized patients
- HLA and disease associations
Event Time: 8am, 2pm, 5pm Eastern Time; 12pm, 6pm and 9pm UTC
Language: English
Webinar: HLA Lab Management
Event Summary:
• Writing procedures and work instructions
• Quality managements
• Standards of laboratory practice
• Test performance appraisal and validation
Event Time: 8am, 2pm, 5pm Eastern Time; 12pm, 6pm and 9pm UTC
Language: English
Virtual HLA Antibody Workshop
Event Summary:
Shared case studies are a learning opportunity for all! Our subject matter experts will be reviewing HLA antibody analysis on the MATCH IT! Antibody software using informative case studies and software tools.
Hope to “see” you there!
Event Time: 2:00PM - 3:00PM EST
Language: English
Webinar Workshop: HLA Antibody Case Study
Event Summary:
Our subject matter experts will be reviewing HLA antibody analysis on MATCH IT! Antibody software using informative case studies, software tools, and interactive polls.
Event Time: 8 AM - 9 AM EST
Language: English
Webinar Workshop: MIA FORA Case Study
Event Summary:
Using informative case studies and software tools, our subject matter experts will be reviewing HLA typing. Learn more about what makes MIA FORA NGS software and assays unique.
Event Time: 8 AM - 9 AM EST
Language: English
Webinar on “Non HLA Testing and its Clinical implications”
Event Summary:
In this session, you will be able to understand why Non HLA antibodies are also important for Pre-Transplant monitoring from Dr. XJ Liu, Bo Fi Rui Gene Diagnostics, Ltd. China. There are different antibodies which make biomarkers relevant for Heart, Lung, Liver and Kidneys and its important that these have to be tested before you make a Transplant decision.
Event Time: 12PM India time/2:30 PM Beijing Time with replays at 8:00AM/2:00 PM/5:00 PM ET
Language: English
Virtual HLA Antibody Workshop
Event Summary:
Shared case studies are a learning opportunity for all. Our subject matter experts will be reviewing HLA antibody analysis on the MATCH IT! Antibody software using informative case studies and software tools.
Event Time: 1 PM EST
Language: English
BBTS – Werfen Webinar: The use of viscoelastic testing in goal-directed bleeding management
Event Summary:
- Implementation of goal-directed bleeding management
- Coagulation changes during bleeding
- What is goal directed bleeding management
- Why bring in viscoelastic testing
- How do you introduce it
- Is it effective – impact on blood product usage
Event Time: 2:30-3:30pm GMT | 6:00-7:00pm GMT | 9:00-10:00pm GMT ----- 10:30-11:30am EDT | 2:00-3:00pm EDT | 5:00-6:00pm EDT
Language: English
Webinar: Bioarray as a Genotyping Tool
Event Summary:
- Introduction & need of Bioarray
- The advantages of Bioarray in comparison to conventional PCR from a data analysis approach
Event Time: 12 PM India time / 2:30 Beijing Time with replays at 8:00 AM ET, 14:00 PM ET & 17:00 ET
Language: English
BBTS – Werfen Webinar: Iron and Patient Blood Management
Event Summary:
- Iron and Patient Blood Management Activities in the UK
- Outlining some of the current Iron and PBM activities being used in the UK
- Highlighting differences in practice when managing paediatrics & adults
Event Time: 2:30-3:30pm BST | 7:00-8:00pm BST | 10:00-11:00pm BST ----- 09:30-10:30am EDT | 2:00-3:00pm EDT | 5:00-6:00pm EDT
Language: English
Webinar: Exploring the Luminex Single Antigen Bead Assay of Two Different Vendors
Event Summary:
Explore the Luminex Single Antigen Bead Assay of two different vendors and compare the mathematical models for MFI conversion with speaker Dr. Gonca E. Karahan from Leiden University Medical Center, Netherlands.
Event Time: 12PM India Time/2:30 PM China Time/8:30 AM CEST Replays at 8:00AM/2:00 PM & 5:00 PM EDT
Language: English
Virtual HLA Global Scientific Symposium
Event Summary:
Join Werfen and speakers from around the globe as they present on new frontiers in transplant diagnostics.
Event Time: 10 am - 12 pm (EST)
Language: English
BBTS – Werfen Webinar: CAR-T Cell Therapy
Event Summary:
- What is CAR-T, CAR-T current indications, and future directions
- The patient journey through CAR T-cell therapy and complications associated with CAR-T
Event Time: 2:30-3:30pm BST | 7:00-8:00pm BST | 10:00-11:00pm BST ----- 09:30-10:30am EDT | 2:00-3:00pm EDT | 5:00-6:00pm EDT
Language: English
Speakers: Ceri Jones Haematology Consultant, University Hospital of Wales, and Emily John Lead CAR-T Clinical Nurse Specialist, University Hospital of Wales
Hybrid Education Event
Event Summary:
Join Werfen and speakers from around the globe as they present on new frontiers in transplant diagnostics.
Event Time: 8 am - 12 pm (CST)
Language: English
Effective and Timely Management of Platelet Refractoriness
Event Summary:
Tune in to this forward-thinking Webinar by Dr. Mohit Chowdhry, Senior Consultant & Head, Department of Transfusion Medicine at Molecular Biology & Transplant Immunology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, India hosted by Ramona Chopra. This meeting will be geared towards blood bank staff and supervisors as well as laboratory directors and medical directors.
Event Time: 12:00PM IST | 2:30PM CST | 8:30AM CEST. Replays at 8:00AM, 2:00PM & 5:00PM EDT
Language: English
Hybrid Education Event
Event Summary:
Join Werfen and speakers from around the globe as they present on new frontiers in transplant diagnostics.
Event Time: 9 am - 2 pm (MST)
Language: English
BBTS – Werfen Webinar: The Dark Art of Abstracts and Posters
Event Summary:
Join us to learn the best practices for writing abstracts and posters as well as how to do your study or project justice when presenting.
Event Time:
2:30-3:30pm GMT | 6:00-7:00pm GMT | 9:00-10:00pm GMT
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10:30-11:30am EDT | 2:00-3:00pm EDT | 5:00-6:00pm EDT
Language: UK English
Balancing the Haplo Haematopoetic Stem Cell Transplant Jugglery
Event Summary:
Speaker: Dr. Anil Handoo, Principal Director, Hospital Laboratory Services & Transfusion Medicine & Principal Director Academics & Research – Max Healthcare Institute Limited & associated hospitals
Objectives of the Webinar:
- Understand the Pre- & Post Transplant Antibody Identification in cases of Haplo Haematopoetic Stem Cell Transplant
- Highlight the importance of Monitoring.
- Discuss clinical case studies demonstrating the impact of antibody identification and monitoring on patient outcomes.
Event Time:
Live 12:00pm-01:00pm IST | Repeated 02:00pm-03:00pm IST | 05:00pm-06:00pm IST
Language: English
Challenges, Myths and Facts in Pediatric Transfusion
Event Summary:
Speaker:
Dr. Satyam Arora, Regional Director South-East Asia, ISBT, Additional Professor, Transfusion Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Child Health (PGICH), Noida, India
Objectives of the Webinar:
- To identify and debunk common myths and misconceptions about pediatric blood transfusions.
- To provide evidence-based information to correct misunderstandings and improve knowledge.
- To discuss case studies and real-world scenarios highlighting common challenges and how they are addressed.
Event Time:
Live 12:00pm-01:00pm IST | Repeated 03:00pm-04:00pm IST | 07:00pm-08:00pm IST
Language: English
HLA Typing and Beyond with Nanopore Sequencing
Event Summary:
Speaker:
Dr. Thidathip Wongsurawat (Tip), Head, Division of Medical Bioinformatics Research Department, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
Objectives of the Webinar:
- Understand the importance of Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) typing in transplantation, immunology, and disease susceptibility.
- Gain insight into the principles and advantages of Nanopore sequencing.
- Discuss the reliability, sensitivity, and challenges of Nanopore sequencing for HLA typing.
Event Time:
Live 12:00pm-01:00pm IST | Repeated 03:00pm-04:00pm IST | 07:00pm-08:00pm IST
Language: English
Past – Present – Future Smoothing the Blood Supply
Event Summary:
Speaker:
- Andy Costall, National Demand Planning Manager, Chair NHSBT Demand Review Group
- Dr Fatts Chowdhury, Consultant Haematologist in Transfusion Medicine, Clinical Lead for Business Continuity NHSBT, Chair NBTC Emergency Planning Working Group / Haematology & Trauma Group / UK Red Alert Plan Group
Objectives of the Webinar:
Join us to explore the history and future of blood supply management, from past challenges to demand forecasting and creating an optimised blood supply for the future.
Event Time:
Live 02:00pm-03:30pm BST
Language: English
Unraveling the mystery of MICA antibodies
Event Summary:
Speaker:
Dr. Mohit Chowdhry, Senior Consultant and Department Head , Department of Transfusion Medicine and Transplant Immunology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India
Objectives of the Webinar:
- To under MICA (MHC Class I polypeptide-related sequence A) antibodies, their role in the immune system and their clinical significance in transplant rejection.
- To briefly review the methods used for detecting MICA antibodies.
- To discuss a recent clinical study and a few patient case studies.
Event Time:
Live 12:00pm-01:00pm IST | Repeated 03:00pm-04:00pm IST | 07:00pm-08:00pm IST
Language: English
From Phenotype to Pathology
Event Summary:
Join us to explore how McLeod reminds us that there is more to Red cells than meets the eye.
Language: English
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