AABB Virtual Annual Meeting 2020 (Videos)

Educational Program Objectives:

The educational sessions at the 2020 Annual Meeting aim to provide insights and solutions tailored to the needs of physicians and healthcare professionals specializing in transfusion medicine and biotherapies. These sessions are designed to empower attendees to advance their knowledge, skills, and abilities in this specialized field.

Specific Learning Objectives:

• Disseminate Innovations: Foster the dissemination of cutting-edge developments in laboratory, clinical, and administrative practices within transfusion medicine, patient blood management, and cellular therapies.
• Stimulate Knowledge Sharing: Encourage dialogue and collaboration among colleagues to accelerate scientific research, enhance clinical practices, and improve quality management in transfusion medicine and cellular therapies, ultimately enhancing safety and outcomes for donors and patients.
• Evaluate Technological Advancements: Provide a comprehensive examination of state-of-the-art innovations in transfusion medicine technologies and equipment, equipping attendees with the knowledge to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare technology.

Topics of Discussion:

• 2020 BB SBB Exam Review: Prepare for the BB SBB Exam and reinforce your foundation in transfusion medicine.
• Advanced HLA Concepts for Apheresis Practitioners: Delve into the intricacies of HLA typing and its significance for apheresis procedures.
• Red Blood Cell Alloimmunization Mechanisms and Interventions: Gain insights into the mechanisms underlying red blood cell alloimmunization and explore strategies for preventing and managing this condition.
• Alternatives to Apheresis: Discover emerging therapies and approaches for collecting blood components without the need for apheresis.
• Pediatric Allergic Transfusion Reactions: Understand the unique challenges of pediatric allergic transfusion reactions and explore evidence-based approaches to management.
• Team Building for Improved Patient Outcomes: Learn the principles of effective teamwork and collaboration to optimize patient care in transfusion medicine and cellular therapies.
• FDA Perspectives: Engage with experts from the FDA to gain insights into regulatory requirements and guidelines for blood banking and cellular therapies.
• Standards Update: Stay informed about the latest updates and revisions to industry standards in transfusion medicine.
• Transfusion Decision-Making in Anemia: Explore the latest evidence and techniques for assessing anemia tolerance and guiding transfusion decisions.
• New Product and Research Developments in Neonatal and Pediatric Transfusion: Discover innovative products and research findings shaping the field of neonatal and pediatric transfusion medicine.
• Hemovigilance in the Digital Age: Learn about the role of automated hemovigilance systems and big data analysis in improving transfusion safety.
• Risk-Benefit Assessment for FDA Regulatory Decisions: Understand the principles and practices of risk-benefit assessment as it applies to regulatory decision-making in transfusion medicine.
• Transfusion Practices in Little People: Explore the unique transfusion requirements and challenges faced by individuals with dwarfism or other growth disorders.
• Inspections and Regulatory Compliance: Gain practical guidance on preparing for and handling blood bank inspections effectively.
• Sickle Cell Anemia: Pathophysiology and Transfusion Support: Delve into the complex pathophysiology of sickle cell anemia and the role of transfusion support in disease management.
• Controversies in Blood Product Utilization, Coagulation Testing, and Perioperative Therapies: Engage in discussions and debates on the latest controversies and evolving practices in blood product utilization and perioperative care.
• Extracorporeal Life Support Case Studies: Analyze complex clinical cases involving extracorporeal life support and explore the role of blood transfusions in this setting.
• Cellular Therapies for COVID-19: Learn about the latest developments in cellular therapies and their potential applications in treating COVID-19.
• Transfusion and Transplantation Implications of Chimerism: Understand the clinical implications of chimerism and its impact on transfusion and transplantation practices.
• Centrifuge versus Membrane Therapeutic Plasma Exchange: Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of different methods of therapeutic plasma exchange, including centrifuge and membrane techniques.
• Pediatric ABO Second Sample Compliance: Explore the challenges and strategies for ensuring compliance with the ABO second sample requirement in pediatrics.
• Stem Cell Tourism: Ethical and Practical Considerations: Discuss the ethical and practical implications of stem cell tourism and explore the need for informed decision-making.
• Convalescent Plasma for COVID-19: Collection Strategies and RCTs: Learn about the latest research and developments in the use of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 treatment.
• FDA Approval for Early Stage Gene Therapies: Gain insights into the regulatory pathway for cellular and gene therapies and the challenges and opportunities in obtaining FDA approval.
• Cord Blood Banking: Challenges and Innovations: Explore the technical and clinical challenges in cord blood banking and discover innovative approaches to improve cord blood utilization.
• Blood Donation Safety and Vital Signs: Examine the relationship between vital sign assessment and blood donation safety.
• Engineered Microphysiological Systems: Learn about the potential of engineered microphysiological systems to revolutionize transfusion medicine and cellular therapy research.
• Enlightening Studies in Therapeutic Apheresis: Discover the latest research findings and advancements in therapeutic apheresis.
• Twitter for Blood Bankers and Cellular Therapists: Explore the use of Twitter as a platform for professional development and networking in transfusion medicine and cellular therapy.
• Quality Assessments in Therapeutic Apheresis: Understand the importance and methodologies of quality assessments in therapeutic apheresis.
• Evolving Armed Services Blood Program: Gain insights into the transformation of the Armed Services Blood Program and its role in supporting global transfusion medicine needs.
• Transfusion Service Models for Remote Support: Explore innovative models for providing transfusion support to remote or underserved communities.
• Firearm Injuries: Transfusion Management Evidence Base: Understand the epidemiology and evidence-based management of transfusion requirements in patients with firearm injuries.
• ABO Blood Group Determination and Immune Tolerance: Discover the role of human gut microbiome in ABO blood group determination and immune tolerance induction.
• HLA Platelet Matching Algorithms: Learn about the latest algorithms and advancements in HLA platelet matching and their impact on transfusion outcomes.
• Platelet Bacterial Risk Control Strategies: Explore risk control strategies for platelet transfusions from a blood center and transfusion service perspective.
• Safe Transfusions: Incident and Error Reporting: Understand the importance and techniques of incident and error reporting in transfusion medicine.
• Platelet Transfusion Alternatives: Discover innovative alternatives to platelet transfusions to improve patient care and reduce the demand for platelets.
• Cord Blood-Derived Therapies: Explore the potential of cord blood-derived therapies and their applications in regenerative medicine.
• Blood Center Physician Integration: Discuss the role and responsibilities of blood center physicians in the overall management of blood centers.
• iPSCs for Beta Hemoglobinopathies: Learn about the potential of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) in the treatment of beta hemoglobinopathies, such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia.
• Donor History Task Force Updates: Stay informed about the latest changes in blood donor screening and the work of the Donor History Task Force.
• Late-breaking Oral Abstract Session: Engage with cutting-edge research presented in oral abstract sessions on various topics in transfusion medicine and cellular therapy.
• Teaching Transfusion Effectively: Explore strategies and techniques for effective transfusion teaching to improve patient understanding and compliance.
• Malaria Susceptibility and Erythrocyte Antigens: Understand the role of erythrocyte antigens in malaria susceptibility and the implications for blood transfusion in regions prone to malaria.
• Expanding Hematopoietic Stem Cells for Transplantation: Learn about innovative approaches to expanding hematopoietic stem cells for transplantation and their potential impact on patient outcomes.
• Rejuvenating the Hematopoietic System: Explore