BBTS Conference 2016


Plenary I


Day: Wednesday  |   Time: 17:00 - 18:30   |  Room: Lecture Hall


Available Presentations


The 100 000 Genomes Project – Relevant for Transfusion Experts?
Willem Ouwehand

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The Generation of Red Cells from Stem Cells
David Anstee

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Red Blood Cell Transfusion: Precision vs Imprecision Medicine
Dr Harvey Klein

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Session Coordinators: Kate Pendry, Jonathan Wallis (Chair)

Speakers: 

Professor Willem H. Ouwehand
University of Cambridge

Professor David Anstee

Dr Harvey Klein
Department of Transfusion Medicine, National Institutes of Health


Intended Audience:

Biomedical Scientists and trainees working in hospital transfusion departments, UK Blood Services, and associated services.

Research scientists involved in basic research work.

Clinicians who prescribe blood components in haematology, surgery, intensive care, obstetrics and trauma settings.

Transfusion practitioners. 

Learning Objectives:

Understand more about the 100,000 genome project and links to haematology / transfusion

Learn about the progress of development of red cells from stem cells

Learn about the use of genotyping in transfusion medicine


Brief Description:
Sessions include:

The 100 000 Genomes Project – Relevant for Transfusion Experts?
Willem Ouwehand

The Generation of Red Cells from Stem Cells
David Anstee

Red Blood Cell Transfusion: Precision vs Imprecision Medicine
Dr Harvey Klein