Scientific Program

Topics:

  • Immunohematology (red cells, platelets, granulocytes)
  • Immunogenetics, transplantation immunology
  • Preparation of blood components
  • Hemotherapy
  • Preparation and therapy with hematopoietic stem cells
  • Hemostasis
  • Preparation of tissues
  • Blood, tissues, stem cells - regulatory aspects
  • Pathogen inactivation of blood components
  • Infectious diseases transmitted by transfusion
  • Immunologically mediated transfusion reactions including TRALI
  • Therapeutic hemapheresis
  • Maternofetal incompatibility (HDN, NAIT)
  • Autoimmune reactions against blood cells: AIHA, AITP, autoimmune neutropenia
  • Demographic change and blood supply
  • Immunologic basis of transfusion and transplantation
  • Automation, informatics in blood banking and hemotherapy
  • Quality management in hemotherapy
  • Miscellanea