BBTS Conference 2016

Red Cell Special Interest Group


Day: Wednesday  |   Time: 10:30 – 12:00   |  Room: 1


Available Presentations


Glucocorticoid-induced monocyte differentiation towards macrophages that support erythropoiesis
Emile van den Akker

KLF1 in the maturation of iPSC-derived red blood cells
Lesley Forrester

Extending the gift? Donor perspectives on laboratory grown red blood cells
Rachel Hale

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Session Coordinators: Lesley Bruce, Kay Ridgwell

Speakers: 
Dr Emile Van den Akker
Sanquin, The Netherlands

Professor Lesley Forrester
MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine, University of Edinburgh

Dr Rachel Hale
Department of Health & Applied Social Sciences, University of the West of England


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.

 Anyone in the wider scientific community who is interested in the red cell research carried out in the UK.

Learning Objectives:
Gain a greater understanding of erythropoiesis and the in vitro culture of red blood cells from adult derived stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC).  Plus learn about how blood donors feel about their stem cells being used to grow cultured red blood cells. 


Brief Description:

Theme: Erythropoiesis – Growing red cells

Glucocorticoid-induced monocyte differentiation towards macrophages that support erythropoiesis
Emile van den Akker

KLF1 in the maturation of iPSC-derived red blood cells
Lesley Forrester

Extending the gift? Donor perspectives on laboratory grown red blood cells
Rachel Hale


Session Tags: Diagnostics, Science & Thecnology