Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday, October 10
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
New Assessor Training
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
ASQ Certification Exam
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Registration and Badge/Material Pick Up
1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
The Preservation of Cellular Therapy Products: An In-depth Collaborative Workshop
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
The Preservation of Cellular Therapy Products: An In-depth Collaborative Workshop Reception
Friday, October 11
7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Registration and Badge/Material Pick Up
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Patient Blood Management Workshop: Patient Care and Outcome Strategies
8:00 am – 5:30 pm
The Preservation of Cellular Therapy Products: An In-depth Collaborative Workshop
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
(99) Assessor Continuing Education Program
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
17th Annual NBF Golf Tournament and Challenge Cup (shotgun start at 9:00 am)
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Patient Blood Management Workshop Product Showcase Reception
5:00 pm – 6:15 pm
Speed Networking Event
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Cellular Therapy Reception (ticket required)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Transfusion Medicine Physician Career Development and Networking Dinner (invitation only)
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Dinner Together Networking Event
Saturday, October 12
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7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Registration
7:30 am – 8:00 pm
Administrative and Scientific Abstract Poster Presentations
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Opening Session featuring Aron Ralston
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Break
10:30 am – Noon
(9101-S) Drug-Induced Immune Thrombocytopenia: A Model for Drug-Induced Immune Disease? AABB/ASH Joint Program
(9102-S-CT) Oxygen and Oxidant Stress in Stem Cell Biology
(9103-S) Recent Concepts of Antigen Recognition: Relevance to Transfusion Immunology
(9104-TC) CSI - Who DAT?
(9105-TC-RC) Post-Donation Information: Does it Contribute to Safety?
(9106-TC-CT) Stem Cell Mobilization and Collection of Patients: Algorithms and Paradigms
(9107-TC-PBM) Nursing I: Nursing's Role in Preventing, Recognizing and Managing the Pulmonary Complications of Transfusion
(9108-QE-CT) Environmental Monitoring Best Practices
(9109-QE) Standard Work: A LEAN Tool for Consistency and Efficiency in the Workplace
(9110-LMT) Antigen Matching Dollars and Sense
(9111-LMT) Transfusion Medicine and the Law: What You Need to Know
Noon – 2:00 pm
Abstract Poster Luncheon (Meet the Authors)
Immunohematology Reference Laboratory Luncheon (invitation only)
(9112-S) NBF Grant Recipient Luncheon (ticket required)
(9113-TC) Apheresis (Nursing) Luncheon: Lipid-apheresis and Its Effects on Peripheral Artery Disease in the Diabetic Patient (ticket required)
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
(9114-S) Glycans in Platelet Production and Disease
(9115-S) Transfusion-Linked Inflammation: A Three-Tale Story (Donor/Product/Recipient)
(9116-S-CT) New Concepts in Stem Cell Activity Regulation
(9118-TC-PBM) How We Set Up a Preoperative Anemia Management Program
(9119-TC-PBM) Not Just a Package Insert: The Circular of Information for the Use of Human Blood and Blood Components
(9120-TC-CT) BEST Collaborative: Recent Studies and Ongoing Projects
(9123-QE) Error Management: Teaming With the Clinical Services for Effective Corrective Action Plans
(9124-QE) Improving Employee Engagement from Day One to Year 20!
(9126-LMT) Avoiding Feasts and Famines: Hitting Your Inventory Sweet Spots
2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
(9117-TC) Sally Frank Memorial Award and Lectureship
(9121-TC-CT) The So-Cell Network: Round-Table Discussions for Cellular Therapy Professionals
(9122-TC) Donor Vigilance: How Blood Centers are Using Hemovigilance to Improve the Donor Experience
(9125-LMT) Armed Services Blood Program
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Break
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Scientific Oral Abstract Presentations
(9130-TC) Understanding Allergic Transfusion Reactions for Improved Mitigation Strategies
(9131-TC-RC) To Give or Not to Give: Social and Psychological Aspects of Blood Donation
(9132-QE) Topics in Resident Transfusion Medicine Training: The ACGME Next Accreditation System, Milestones and Hemovigilance
(9133-QE) Development and Implementation of an Organizational Training and Competency Plan
(9134-QE-IT) QA, IT and Operations―Synchronizing Activities Through Project Management
(9135-LMT) Who Am I and Why Am I Wearing This Lab Coat? The Path to a Career in Transfusion Medicine
5:45 pm – 8:00 pm
CTTXPO Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
Sunday, October 13
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6:45 am – 8:00 am
15th Annual NBF Run For Research 5K/1 Mile Walk
7:00 am – 8:15 am
New Member/First-Time Annual Meeting Attendee Breakfast
7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Administrative and Scientific Abstract Poster Presentations
Registration and Badge/Material Pick Up
8:30 am – 9:15 am
(9201-S) Emily Cooley Memorial Award and Lectureship
8:30 am – 10:00 am
CTTXPO Exhibit Hall VIP Hours (invitation only)
(9206-QE-CT) Responding to Challenges in the Cellular Therapy Laboratory: Thinking Outside the Box
(9207-LMT) Should We SOAR or SWOT?: Choosing the Right Tools and Techniques for Strategic Planning
8:30 am – Noon
(9203-TC-PBM) Nursing II: So You Want a Transfusion Safety or Patient Blood Management Program ― Now What?
(9204-TC) Chief Technologist SIG
(9205-QE) SBB/BB Exam Review
9:15 am – 10:00 am
(9202-S) Tibor Greenwalt Memorial Award and Lectureship
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Break
10:00 am – 4:30 pm
CTTXPO Exhibit Hall Open
Learning Labs in CTTXPO Exhibit Hall
10:30 am – Noon
Peer-to-Peer Learning Roundtables (CME credits are not offered for this event)
(9208-S-CT) Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells in Medicine: How Far Are We?
(9209-S-RC) Iron-Related Pathophysiology of Response to Blood Loss
(9210-TC) Cases of ABO Discrepancy: Typing and Transplantation
(9211-TC-PBM) Near-Patient Coagulation Monitoring as a Guide for Blood Management
(9212-TC-CT) Instrumentation and Methodologies Used for Collecting and Processing Cell-Based Therapies
(9214-LMT) Hemphill-Jordan Leadership Award and Lectureship
Noon – 1:00 pm
Transfusion Medicine Section Subsection Meetings
Noon – 2:00 pm
Lunch in CTTXPO Exhibit Hall
National Blood Exchange Luncheon (invitation only)
Cellular Therapy Sizzling Topics Luncheon (ticket required)
SBB Schools Program Officials Luncheon (invitation only)
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Transfusion Medicine Section Business Meeting
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
(9215-S) Novel Regulators and Modifiers of Platelet Function
(9216-S) TTD I: Future Significance of TSEs in Maintaining Safety of the U.S. Blood Supply
(9217-S) RBC Clearance in Transfusion: Antibodies and Much More!
(9218-TC) Prevention of Iron Deficiency in Donors: Options, Strategies, Solutions?
(9219-TC) ASFA Special Issue 2013 AABB/ASFA Joint Program
(9220-TC-CT) AABB/ASBMT Joint Program
(9221-TC) Top Gun Serology
(9222-QE) Boot Camp for Quality Staff: It's Not Just About Checking the Boxes
(9223-QE) The Transformative Journey of Quality into Business Dimensions: Beyond Theory to Practical Outcomes
(9224-QE-CT) The IND Submission Process and the Role of the Cell Therapy Laboratory in the Creation of the Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) Documentation
(9230-TC) Managing the Complex Bleeding Patient
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Break
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Scientific Oral Abstract Presentations
(9229-S) Immune Pathophysiology of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
(9231-TC) Magic or Masquerade: Antibody Charades
(9232-TC-PBM) Hot Topics in Patient Blood Management
(9233-QE) Testing Your Blood Bank Knowledge
(9234-QE) Job Instruction: A Simple, Hands-on Approach to Training Employees
(9235-LMT-CT) Fundamental Concepts of LEAN Process Engineering and Their Application in the Cellular Therapy Laboratory
(9236-LMT) Disasters Are a Reality: Are You Prepared?
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Research and Progress (RAP) Sessions
Monday, October 14
6:30 am – 6:00 pm
Registration
7:00 am – 8:15 am
Industry Workshops
7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Administrative and Scientific Abstract Poster Presentations
8:30 am – 10:00 am
CTTXPO Exhibit Hall VIP Hours (invitation only)
(9301-S) Scientific Oral Abstract Plenary Session
(9302-TC-RC) You Asked for It, You Got It! BLOOD DONORS — A Robust Recruit and Collect-to-Need Strategy by ABO/Rh
(9303-TC) Methods for Selection of Platelet Products for Alloimmune Refractory Patients II AABB/ASHI Joint Program
(9304-QE-CT) ISBT 128 Cellular Therapy Terminology: What Has Changed?
(9305-QE) Utilization of Electronic Error Management Systems to Mitigate Risk
(9306-LMT) Why Do You Demand the Best Cell Phone but are Willing to Settle for Outdated Technology at Work?
9:00 am – Noon
CEO Summit
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Break
10:00 am – 4:30 pm
CTTXPO Exhibit Hall Open
Learning Labs in CTTXPO Exhibit Hall
10:30 am – Noon
(9307-S) Current Generation Hemoglobin-Based Carbon Monoxide/Oxygen Carries for Sickle Cell Disease
(9308-S) Hot Topic
(9309-S) TTD II: Update on Rapid Bacterial Assays for Screening Platelets
(9310-TC) Ask the Biovigilance Experts
(9311-TC-CT) Clostridium Difficile and Fecal Microbiota Transplant: What To Doo-Doo
(9312-TC) Speed Dating for Molecular Immunohematology Professionals
(9313-TC) Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia: From Exchange to Inhibition
(9314-QE) A Bridge to Somewhere: Making the Connections Between Your Transfusion Service and the Rest of the Hospital
(9315-QE-CT) Unlocking the Mysteries of Validation and Qualification: Case Study Approach
(9316-LMT) Calibration of Performance Evaluations
(9317-LMT) How to Use Patient Stories to Sell the Mission and Motivate Your Work Force
Noon – 2:00 pm
Lunch in the CTTXPO Exhibit Hall
Cellular Therapy Business Meeting
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Administrative and Scientific Oral Abstract Presentations
(9322-S) The Red Cell in Sickle Cell Disease: Novel Insights Beyond Polymerization
(9323-TC-CT) Biologic Scaffolds in Cellular and Tissue Regeneration
(9324-TC) Evaluating Antibodies for Clinical Significance, One Blood Group System at a Time, Round II
(9325-TC) Using Hemovigilance Data: Lessons Learned, Outcomes and Challenging Reactions
(9326-QE-CT) Equipment Management
(9327-QE-CT) Risk Analysis for Transfusion Services and the Cell Therapy Laboratory
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
CTTXPO Exhibit Hall Happy Hour Networking Reception
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Administrative and Scientific Oral Abstract Presentations
(9335-TC-CT) AABB/TERMIS-Americas Joint Program
(9336-TC) Neonatal Transfusions: Do the Youngest Patients Need the Freshest Blood?
(9337-TC) Challenges in Therapeutic Apheresis Medicine: When a Patient Doesn't Follow the Rules
(9338-TC) Blood Group Systems Update: Kell, Lutheran and Dombrock
(9339-QE) Ask the FDA and CMS
(9340-QE-CT) Beyond See One Do One: Developing a Spiffy Training and Competency Program for Cell Therapy Laboratory
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
NBF Reception (invitation only)
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Corporate Evening Satellite Symposia (invitation only)
Tuesday, October 15
7:00 am – 8:15 am
Industry Workshops
7:30 am – 2:00 pm
Administrative and Scientific Abstract Poster Presentations
Registration and Badge/Material Pick Up
8:30 am – 10:00 am
CTTXPO Exhibit Hall VIP Hours (invitation only)
(9401-S) Karl Landsteiner Memorial Award and Lectureship
(9402-TC-IT) The FDA MDDS Regulation's Impact on Healthcare Organizations
(9403-QE-CT) CT Regulations and Reporting: What Does a License Have to Do With It?
(9404-LMT) Making Things Happen: Allignment of Resources to Meet Strategic Goals of Your Organization Through Project Management
(9405-LMT-IT) Coding and Reimbursement
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Break
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
CTTXPO Exhibit Hall Open
Learning Labs in CTTXPO Exhibit Hall
10:30 am – Noon
(9406-S) Advances in Nucleic Acid Detection Methods and Application for Multiplex Detection of Transfusion-Transmitted Disease and Red Cell Antigens: Toward a Single Testing Platform
(9407-S) The Basic Biology of Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI)
(9408-TC-CT) AABB/NMPD Joint Program
(9409-TC-CT) The Role of a Hospital-Based Tissue Program: Does One Size Fit All?
(9410-TC-PBM) New and Emerging Products for Treatment of Plasma Protein Deficiencies and Beyond
(9411-TC) Tales from the Trenches II
(9412-QE-IT) Surviving a BECS Implementation
(9413-LMT) What Is Advocacy and Why Is It Important to Blood Centers?
Noon – 2:00 pm
Philadelphia 2014 Preview Lunch in CTTXPO Exhibit Hall
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
AABB Business Meeting
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Scientific Oral Abstract Presentations
(9418-TC) Ask the Standards Committee
(9419-TC-PBM) Neonatal Patient Blood Management: Transfusion Thresholds, Blood Conservation Strategies, Adverse Transfusion Outcomes AABB/SABM Joint Program
(9420-TC) Current Impact of Non-ABO-Related Hemolytic Transfusion Reactions
(9421-TC) First Do No Harm. Would Hippocrates Oppose Most Blood Transfusions?
(9422-LMT-IT) Mining for Gold: Quality Data Mining for Improvement
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Break
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Closing Session
5:30 pm – Midnight
Hospitality Receptions (invitation only)
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
President's Reception (invitation only)