Session Information
AABB Annual Meeting & CTTXPO 2011
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TTD I: Update on Bugs of Current Focus
Track
:
S - Scientific
Program Code:
9117-S
Date:
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Time:
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
PST
Location:
Ballroom 20D
DIRECTOR
:
Bryan Spencer, MPH, Manager of Blood Research, American Red Cross
MODERATOR
:
Bryan Spencer, MPH, Manager of Blood Research, American Red Cross
SPEAKER
(S):
Michael Busch, MD, PhD, Senior Vice President, Research & Scientific Affairs, BSI; & Director, BSRI, Blood Systems, Inc.; & Blood Systems Research Institute
David Leiby, PhD, Head, Transmissible Diseases Department, American Red Cross
Bryan Spencer, MPH, Manager of Blood Research, American Red Cross
Description
This session will update attendees on current and possible future risks of known and emerging infections in the blood supply. Current and potential future risk mitigation strategies for three infectious agents will be discussed.
This session offers Self-Assessment Module (SAM) credit. Please complete the post test to receive SAM credit.
This session offers Self-Assessment Module (SAM) credit. Please complete the post test to receive SAM credit.
- Determine the current status of XMRV as a human pathogen and emerging TTD.
- Discuss the current efforts at mitigating risk of transfusion-transmitted babesiosis.
- Review current approaches to mitigating risk for transfusion-transmitted malaria.
| CE Category | CE Value |
|---|---|
| California Clinical Laboratory Personnel | 1.5 |
| California Nurse | 1.8 |
| Florida Laboratory Personnel | 1.8 |
| General Attendee | 1.5 |
| Physician | 1.5 |
Please note: Continuing education (CE) credit is available for online offerings only. Individuals that purchase CD-ROMs will not receive CE credit for the programs they view.
Online Access
(Code: 9117-S)
Attendee/Member:$25 USD
Attendee/Non-Member:$40 USD
Non-Attendee/Member:$40 USD
Non-Attendee/Non-Member $50 USD - Your Price
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