Schedule at a Glance
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Friday, October 3
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Assessor Continuing Education program (099)
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Companion Day Programs
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
NBF 12TH Annual Golf Tournament and Challenge Cup
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Registration and Material Pick Up (Montreal Convention Center)
1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Material Pick Up Available at Fairmont, Queen Elizabeth Hotel
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Annual Meeting Orientation
Saturday, October 4
7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Material Pick Up (Montreal Convention Center)
7:30 am – 7:00 pm
Registration
8:00 am – 10:00 am
Opening Session: Lyn Heward, Former president and COO, Cirque du Soleil
Support Provided by Olympus America, Inc.
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Abstract Session I Poster Presentations
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Break
10:30 am – Noon
(9101–S) TTD I: Emerging Infectious Diseases
(9102–S) Mouse Models in Transfusion Medicine: Platelets
(9103–S) Growth Factors As Drugs I– Erythropoietins -- ASH/AABB Joint Program
(9104–TC) Relationship Testing
(9105–TC) Transfusion Safety Officers: U.S. and Canadian Perspectives
(9106–TC) Molecular Immunohematology 101
(9107–TC) Interface between the Coagulation Laboratory and Cardiovascular Surgery, What's What? SABM/AABB Joint Program
(9108–TC–CT) Essentials and Advances in Cell Culture
(9109–QE) Use of Laboratory Accreditation Observations and Proficiency Tests Data for Continuous Performance Improvement
(9110–RC) Hiring, Retaining, Motivating and Developing Collection Staff
(9111–RC) Internet Marketing is Nothing to LOL@ -- ADRP/AABB Joint Program
(9112–LMT) Coding and Reimbursement
(9113–CO) Developing an Entrepreneurial Orientation in Established Organizations
Noon – 2:00 pm
Lunch on your own
Immunohematology Reference Laboratory Luncheon (by invitation only)
CO–AABB Board Luncheon (by invitation only)
(9114–S) NBF Grant Recipient Luncheon (ticket required)
(9115–TC) Transfusion Practices and Therapeutic Apheresis (Formerly Nursing Luncheon)
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
(9117–S) Growth Factor as Drugs II– Thrombopoietins – ASH/AABB Joint Program
(9118–S) Novel Mechanisms of Action of IVIg in Autoimmune and Inflammatory Diseases
(9119–S–CT) New Aspects of Stem Cell Mobilization and Homing
(9122–TC) Something New: Chagas Notification Issues
(9123–TC) FFP: Uses, Misuses and Current Studies
(9125–TC–CT) Regenerative Medicine: New Developments
(9126–QE) Tracking and Trending: Are You Really In Control?
(9129–LMT) The Keys to Competitive Advantage (No... Really!)
(9130–CO) Is There a Right to Donate: The Ethical Issues Involving MSM Deferral
2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
(9120–TC) Technical Directors Roundtable
(9121–TC) Management of Sickle Cell Disease in the Age of Molecular Medicine
(9124–TC) Why We Do What We Do: Serologic Testing
(9127–QE) Value Stream Mapping
(9128–RC) The Elements of Employee Satisfaction and Retention
9137-TC- Relationship Testing II
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Break
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Scientific Oral Abstract Presentations
· 010A- Transfusion Transmitted Diseases
· 010B- Platelet and Leukocyte Biology
· 010C- Red Blood Cell: Alloimmunization and Hemolysis
(9131–TC) " Euferremia" In the Donor Center: Maintaining Optimal Iron Balance in Donors with Iron Excess and Iron Depletion
(9132–TC) FFP in Trauma
(9133–TC–CT) Equipment Options for Large Volume Culture Processing
(9134–TC–CT) Clinical Advances in Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation – NMDP/AABB Joint Program
(9135–CO) Why Can't We All Do The Same Thing: International Perspective of Donor History and Deferrals
(9136-LMT) National Blood Survey
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Abstracts Session I Poster Reception
Sunday, October 5
6:45 am – 8:00 am
Tenth Annual NBF Run For Research 5K/1 Mile Walk
7:00 am – 8:15 am
New Member/First Timers’ Breakfast
7:00 am – 8:30 am
Global Attendee Breakfast
7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Registration
7:30 am – Noon
Abstract Session I Poster Presentations
8:00 am – 11:30 am
TXPO VIP Hours (by invitation only)
8:30 am – 10:00 am
cScientific Oral Abstract Presentations
· 020A- Scientific Plenary Session
(9202–QE) Development and Logistics of a Visual Inspection Reference Guide
(9203–QE) Implementing FDA's Guidance for Automated Platelet Collection
(9204–QE–CT) Self Assessment: Preparing Your Facility for Accreditation
(9205–QE–CT) Session: Environmental Monitoring and Control for Cellular Therapy Facilities – ISCT/AABB Joint Program
(9206–RC) Best Practices in Small Donor Centers
(9207–LMT) Change Will Happen, Can You Manage It?
(9208–CO) How to Build and Manage a Stable 8–Day Inventory of Red Blood Cells
8:30 am – Noon
(9201–TC) Therapeutic Apheresis- Care of Patients with TTP
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Break
10:30 am – Noon
(9209–S) New Strategies for The Optimal Use of Platelet Transfusion
(9210–S) TTD II: Where Are We Going With Pathogen Reduction?
(9211–S) Transfusion Related Immunomodulation (TRIM)
(9212–TC) Transfusion Medicine for Physicians
(9213–TC) Blood Groups and Malaria: New Insights into an Old Disease
(9214–TC) Coagulapathy 101
(9215–TC) Routine Health Screening of Blood Donors, Analysis of Issues
(9216–TC) RFID and Blood Supply Chain
(9217–TC–CT) Cellular Therapy Laboratories: Real Time Practice Survey and Discussion
(9218–QE) Quality Hot Topics
(9219–RC) Don't Panic. It's Just an Inspection!
(9220–RC) Donor Motivation and Incentives– Are They Necessary? ADRP/AABB Joint Program
(9221–LMT) Project Management: My Other Day Job
(9239-TC) New Directions in Forensic Science
Noon – 1:00 pm
Scientific Subsection Meeting
Noon – 2:00 pm
Light Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
National Blood Exchange Luncheon (by invitation only)
(9222–RC) Chapman Franzmeier Luncheon (ticket required) Support Provided by Gambro BCT
(9223–CO) CO Luncheon: Mentoring Executive Style (ticket required)
Noon – 6:00 pm
TXPO Open
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Scientific Section General Business Meeting and Lunch
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Scientific Oral Abstract Presentations
· 020B- Cell Therapies: Preclinical Studies and Translational Studies
· 020C- Components and Component Processing: Platelets
· 020D- Red Blood Cell: Immunogenetics
(9225–TC) Donor Center Topics for Physicians
(9226–TC) Top Gun Serology
(9231–RC) Hospital Blood Center
(9232–RC) Implementing the New Guidance Document and Effects on Platelet Production – ASFA/AABB Joint Program
(9233–LMT) The Leader You Were Meant to Be
9240-TC New Molecular Typing/Matching Approaches
9241-LMT- Blood Management in the May 12, 2008 Earthquake
9242-TC- Hot Topic: TTP
2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
(9224–TC) Knowledge Translation: How Can We Use It To Optimize Transfusion Practice?
(9227–TC) T cruzi infection, Epidemiology of Global Situation. What Are The Challenges Regarding the BD Screening in the Blood Banks? GCIAMT/AABB Joint Program
(9228–TC) Hospital Chief Technologist Forum
(9229–QE) Effectiveness of Lean in Healthcare
(9230–QE) SBB/BB Exam Review
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Break
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Scientific Oral Abstract Presentations
· 020E- Transfusion Transmitted Diseases: Malaria and Chagas Disease
· 020F- Cell Therapies: Clinical Applications
· 020G- Components and Component Processing: Pathogen Inactivation
· 020H- Red Blood Cell: Advances in Red Blood Cell Serology and Genetic Testing
(9234–TC) Donor Demographics: Implications for The Future
(9235–TC) Flying Even Higher
(9236–RC) Trials and Translations: Lessons Learned from a West Nile Virus Trial & TRALI Strategies
(9237–LMT) Way to Grow
(9238–TC) Evidence–Based Guidelines For Plasma Transfusion
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Abstract Session II Poster Reception
Monday, October 6
7:00 am – 8:15 am
Industry Workshops
7:00 am – 8:30 am
State/Regional Association’s Breakfast (by invitation only)
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Abstract Session II Poster Presentations
7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Registration
8:00 am – 9:30 am
TXPO VIP Hours (by invitation only)
8:30 am – 9:15 am
(9301–S) Emily Cooley Memorial Award and Lectureship: Lessons Learned from Pediatric Clinical Trials…and a Little Child Shall Lead Them
8:30 am – 10:00 am
(9303–S–CT) Novel Disease Transmission Risks of Prospective Cell Based Transplantation Therapy
(9304–QE) Applying Risk Assessment Tools
(9305–QE) Value Added Competency
(9306–QE–CT) Devices for Manufacturing Cellular Therapy Products
(9307–RC) ADRP/AABB– Global Perspectives
8:30 am – Noon
(9308–LMT) Armed Service Blood Program
9:15 am – 10:00 am
(9302–S) Tibor Greenwalt Memorial Award and Lectureship Support Provided by Hoxworth Blood Center
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Break
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
TXPO Open
10:30 am – Noon
(9309–S) New Frontiers: Platelet Bioscience
(9310–S) TTD III: Bacterial Contamination: Diminishing Risks
(9311–S) Update on Red Blood Cell Storage
(9312–TC) Value of DNA Testing for Blood Groups in Patients and Donors
(9313–TC) New Coagulation Technologies: Will the Patient Bleed or Clot
(9314–TC) Wacky and Weird RBC Serology
(9315–TC) Transfusion Services in Remote and Battlefield Locations: Lessons From Iraq
(9316–TC) Pediatric Transfusion – The TRIPICU Study and Beyond
(9317–TC–CT) Bench to Bedside: Translation of CT Products Into Clinic
(9318–QE) Change Control Meets Validation
(9319–QE) Management of Hospital Tissue Transplant Service by The Blood Bank
(9320–QE–CT) Quality Session
(9321–RC) Donor Motivation: A Research Agenda
(9322–LMT) Hemphill Jordan Leadership Award: Blood Transfusion Medicine Practices in a Developing Country
(9323–CO) US Hemovigilance System
Noon – 2:00 pm
Light Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
(9324–TC–CT) Cell Therapy Sizzling Topics Discussion (ticket required)
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Administrative Section Business Meeting
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Administrative Oral Abstract Presentations
· 030A- Quality Management
· 030B- Collections
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