DIRECTOR
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MODERATOR
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Dennis Confer, MD, Chief Medical Officer, National Marrow Donor Program
Dr. Meghan Delaney, DO, MPH, Medical Director, Seattle Children's Hospital
SPEAKER
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Dennis Confer, MD, Chief Medical Officer, National Marrow Donor Program
The Future of Bone Marrow vs. HPC
Description
How are hematopoetic stem cells from a bone marrow collection different from those collected using apheresis from peripheral blood? Does the method of stem cell collection affect patient outcomes? Details specific to both types of collections, as well as outcomes that may be related to the stem cell source, will be discussed.
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Describe how the hematopoetic stem cell source (bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cells) may affect transplant patient outcomes.
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Describe the different methods for hematopoetic stem cell collection.
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Describe the side effects to the hematopoetic stem cell donor and their relation to the type of donation.
CE Category | CE Value |
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California Clinical Laboratory Personnel |
1.5 |
California Nurse |
1.8 |
Florida Laboratory Personnel |
1.8 |
General Attendee |
1.5 |
Physician |
1.5 |
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