Session Information
AABB Annual Meeting and CTTXPO 2012
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TTD: Progress Towards Babesia Blood Donation Screening
Track
:
S - Scientific
Program Code:
9307-S
Date:
Monday, October 8, 2012
Time:
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
EST
Location:
Ballroom West
DIRECTOR
:
Susan Stramer, PhD, Executive Scientific Officer, American Red Cross
MODERATOR
:
David Leiby, PhD, Head, Transmissible Diseases Department, American Red Cross
SPEAKER
(S):
Barbara Herwaldt, MD, MPH, Medical Epidemiologist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Alfred DeMaria, MD, State Epidemiologist, Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Carolyn Young, MD, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Rhode Island Blood Center
Michael Busch, MD, PhD, Senior Vice President, Research & Scientific Affairs, BSI; & Director, BSRI, Blood Systems, Inc.; & Blood Systems Research Institute
Dr. Susan Stramer, PhD, Vice President, Scientific Affairs, American Red Cross Biomedical Services
Description
This session will focus on transfusion-transmitted babesiosis in the US and the progress that has been made towards blood donation screening. Speakers will describe the epidemiology of babesiosis in the US, focusing on transfusion-transmitted babesiosis; provide a perspective from public health agencies on physician education efforts in states where babesiosis is endemic; and relate their experiences with blood donor testing under IND protocols.
Dr. Herwalt did not consent to presentation capturing and recording.
Dr. Herwalt did not consent to presentation capturing and recording.
- Assess the specific areas in the US where Babesia is endemic and the role of state public health in tracking and identifying cases and assisting with blood donation screening.
- Examine the various approaches to investigational blood donation screening.
- Review the epidemiology of the tick-borne, parasitic agent(s) of babesiosis, Babesia, in the US with emphasis on transfusion-transmitted babesiosis.
| 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: 9307-SAM/9307-S/9307-SA/9307-S)
Annual Meeting Attendee/AABB Member:$25 USD
Non-Attendee/AABB Member:$40 USD
Annual Meeting Attendee/Non AABB Member:$40 USD
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