6 Aoû
14:00 | Virtual

Immunohematology Boot Camp: WAIHA (25EL-561)

This program will provide an overview of warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (WAIHA), including clinical laboratory presentation and clinical management. The speaker will conclude with case-based reviews. Presented by Hind Kurbaj, MS, SBB Director/Moderator Houston, TX Linda Song, MD, MSPH Speaker

23 Juil
14:00 | Virtual

Managing Platelet Refractoriness: Strategies for Diagnosis and Treatment (25EL-557)

A subset of patients with hematologic malignancies develop immune-based refractoriness to platelet transfusions. Diagnosing and dealing with platelet refractoriness is critical for a patient’s survival. This program will explore the basis of refractoriness, standard strategies used, and alternative

21 mai
14:00 | Virtual

Significant Changes to the 12th Edition of Standards for Cellular Therapy Services (25EL-537)

This program will introduce the 12th Edition of AABB Standards for Cellular Therapy Services. The speakers will summarize the new and revised requirements incorporated into the 12th Edition of Standards. In addition, the rationale for the changes will be presented and reviewed. Presented by

7 mai
14:00 | Virtual

Immunohematology Boot Camp: Clinically Insignificant High Incidence Antibodies (HTLA) (25EL-531)

Clinically insignificant high incidence antibodies, also known as high titer low avidity (HTLA) reacting antibodies, can be confusing and cause difficulty in antibody identification. This program will provide a lecture-based overview of the blood group antigens associated with these antibodies and

23 avr
14:00 | Virtual

Preparative Apheresis and Transfusion Support for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy (25EL-527)

For many patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is unavailable due to lack of a matched donor. Gene therapy using autologous gene-edited stem cells has emerged as an option for these patients. Two gene therapy regimens have been approved by the FDA and

2 avr
14:00 | Virtual

Teaching Transfusion Medicine Ethics in the Laboratory, One Moral Method Framework at a Time (25EL-521)

Clinical medicine is rife with ethical issues. Even though the laboratory is largely removed from direct patient-facing care, ethical issues commonly arise. Having a framework for identifying, analyzing, and resolving ethical dilemmas is key to ensuring excellent patient care and a safe environment

16 Juil
14:00 | Virtual

What To Do When Your Freezers Are Full: Strategies for Optimizing Cellular Therapy Product Cryopreservation and Storage (25EL-517)

Cellular therapy products are cryopreserved and stored in liquid nitrogen freezers for subsequent transplantation into recipients. Storage duration is variable but is typically a few weeks to a few years. Unused products may continue to be stored for many decades after the recipient has been

25 oct
8:00 | San Diego, California

2025 AABB Annual Meeting

The Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB) 2025 Annual Meeting will be hosted in San Diego, California on October 25–28, 2025. The AABB Annual Meeting brings blood and biotherapies professionals together to share cutting-edge research, unique perspectives, networking with

30 avr
13:00 | Virtual/Vancouver

Seminar series: TBA

This lecture is part of the CBR lecture series. Held on Wednesdays from 1-2pm PT, CBR seminars feature insightful scientific talks, with speakers from a range of clinical, industry and academic backgrounds. Presented by Dr. Samira Mubareka University of Toronto Hosted by Dr. Chris Overall

16 avr
13:00 | Virtual/Vancouver

Seminar series: Non-genetic mechanisms of therapeutic sensitivity and resistance in the myeloid malignancies

Myeloid malignancies are uncommon but deadly cancers. Despite extensive investigation of coding mutations and the development of targeted therapies, there remains a major need for new therapies and treatment approaches. Decision-making around post-remission therapy is based on genetic risk