Blood Donation Behavior Interventions for Motivation and Contextual Influences
In this lecture, Eva-Maria Merz, Principal Investigator of Donor Medicine Research at Sanquin and Professor in Donor Behaviour at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, provides information regarding donor behavior after temporary deferral and reviews how public trust in healthcare may impact that behavior. She concludes with presenting innovative ideas to encourage donation.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: 0.5 hours
Clinical Relevance for the RH Blood Group System
In this lecture, Dr Denomme provides a review of the RH system and D antigen variants. He then discusses RhD discrepancy studies and then provide RHD genotyping recommendations.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: 1.0 hours
Challenging QC Paradigm for Infectious Diseases
In this lecture, Wayne Dimech discusses the traditional approach to monitoring the quality control of infectious disease testing and considers an alternate approach these processes.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Hours: 0.5
P1PK, Globoside, and FORS Blood Group Systems
In this lecture, Dr Anani will focus on P1PK versus Globoside blood groups and will discuss the biosynthetic pathways for P1Pk and the serology of P1PK antigens and antibodies. He will conclude with a review of how NOR, FORS, and LKE are formed.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Hours: 0.5
Red Blood Cell Antigens and Antibodies Overview
In this lecture, Dr Anani will discuss the role of red blood cells, the types of antigens found on red blood cells, and the formation of red blood cell antibodies. He will introduce basic serology principles related to antigen and antibody interactions.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Hours: 0.5
Blood Group Overview: ABO
In this lecture, Dr Anani will introduce the ABO antigens on red blood cells by discussing the genetics, structural differences, and major subtypes. He also will discuss the serology and clinical significance of the ABO blood groups.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Hours: 0.5
Clinical Applications for the RH Blood Group System
In this lecture, Dr Denomme will discuss RHD Zygosity and introduce a clinical application for RH molecular testing in transfusion medicine. He will also provide insights on new recommendations for RHD genotyping in pregnancy.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Hours: 0.5
Lewis System and Secretor Status
In this lecture, Dr Anani will introduce the Lewis antigens by describing their biosynthesis and expression in plasma and red blood. He also will discuss the serology and clinical significance of the Lewis systems.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Hours: 0.5
A Global Journey: Plasma Protein Therapies
This lecture by ATHI explores plasma protein therapies, including the process of source plasma collection, transportation considerations for plasma and an overview of the plasma fractionation process.
Apheresis Technology 101
In this lecture, Dr Erin Goodhue presents on the history of apheresis and apheresis technologies, including centrifuge-based and membrane-based.
