Apheresis Technology 101

In this lecture, Dr Erin Goodhue presents on the history of apheresis and apheresis technologies, including centrifuge-based and membrane-based.

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Blood Donor Screening Progress to Prevent TTI in Japan

In this lecture, Masahiro Satake will present on the progress to prevent TTI in blood donor screening with a focus on ID-NAT Implementation and the use of an Anti-HBc and Anti-HBs combination screening system to prevent Occult HBV related to HBV-TTI.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Hours: 1.0

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Access to Plasma-Derived Medicinal Products in Low and Middle Income Countries Through Processing of Domestic Plasma

In this lecture, Thierry Burnouf will present on access to plasma-derived medicinal products in low middle income countries through the processing of domestic plasma

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Hours: 1.0

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ABO Discrepancies and Techniques to Resolve Them

A lecture featuring Dr. Waseem Anani, Medical Officer with Canadian Blood Services. Available in five different languages.

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Abbott Viral Surveillance Program & Discovery of New HIV Strain

In this lecture, Dr. Mary Rodgers will present on various HIV biomarkers; review the challenges associated with HIV viral diversity; review the global distribution of HIV viral diversity; and learn about the Abbott Viral Surveillance Program and how it supported the discovery of HIV subtype L.

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Ensuring Sustainable Access to Blood in Low Middle Income Countries

In this 45-minute lecture, Magdy El Ekiaby, MSc, MD, will discuss critical key elements behind building successful programs to promote blood safety and access in developing countries.

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New Insights into The Natural History of Hepatitis B Virus From Studies of Infected Donors

In this 35-minute lecture, Mary Kuhns, PhD, RM(NRCM), M(ASCP)CM, reviews the natural history of Hepatitis B virus and examines the importance of viral genotypes and mutations.

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Cold Chain Compliance

In this 50-minute lecture, Neil Beckman, reviews the importance of the cold chain in the transport of blood components.

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Understanding Quality Control Concepts

In this lecture, you will understand quality control concepts from the history of QC principles to how to become aware of assumptions that underpin traditional approaches to QC.

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Inventory Management: Leveling the Ebb and Flow

In this lecture, Dr. Lynne Uhl will present on Inventory Management, reviewing the state of the US blood supply, situational stresses impacting the blood supply, and tools to enhance inventory management.

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