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The 14th International Congress of the World Apheresis Association
It is a pleasure for us to announce, on behalf of the World Apheresis Association and Turkish Society of Apheresis, the organization of the 14th International Congress of the World Apheresis Association, to be held in Istanbul, on 13-16 September 2012.Istanbul, the only city in the world built on two continents, stands on both shores of the Bosphorus where the waters of the Black Sea mingle with those of the Sea of Marmara. Istanbul has endless variety with its gourmet restaurants and nightlife, arts, museums, palaces, ancient churches, synagogues, great mosques, bazaars and the Bosphorus. Whether for just a few days or longer, your visit to this eclectic city will be unforgettable.
The scientific program covers topics from all the different fields related to hemapheresis. Evidence-based apheresis sessions and satellite symposiums covering information on the most up-to-date apheresis technologies and their clinical applications, will be the main parts of the program.
We look forward to welcoming you to the 14th International Congress of the World Apheresis Association in ISTANBUL.
Please click on the link to leave the AfSBT website and go to the WAA website, for further information: www.waa2012.com
AfSBT 7th Biennial Congress (2014/2015): EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO HOST
Blood Transfusion Research Network
The T-REC consortium (http://www.t-rec.eu/) in association with the African Society of Blood Transfusion (http://www.afsbt.org/) is seeking to develop a network of individuals with an interest in blood transfusion research in sub-Saharan Africa.The aims of this network will be determined by its participants but at the very least we hope to achieve the following:
1. Map current research activity
2. Build consensus around research priorities for blood transfusion
3. Facilitate communication, sharing of knowledge and collaboration between researchers
If you are interested in research related to blood transfusion in sub-Saharan Africa, please do one of the following:
- SEND email to trec@liverpool.ac.uk with your full name, email address, job title and institution
If you know of anyone else who may be interested in this network, please forward us their details or ask them to get in touch.
Please note that your data is being collected for the sole purpose described in this message and will not be used for any other purpose or passed on to any third party without your consent.
Deputy Principal Investigator, T-REC
Announcement: European School of Transfusion Medicine (ESTM): Scientific Programme to be followed during a course in Barcelona, Spain: 30, 31 March and 1 April 2012.
AfSBT Brochure
ISBT Award for Developing Countries: PRESS RELEASE
Bloodlines Journal
The link to the British Blood Transfusion Service is www.bbts.org.uk. Accessing this site and entering Bloodlines as a search item will lead to the option of downloading the journal.
H3Africa Grant Opportunity
If interested go to: http://h3africa.org/ or contact SANBS Medical Division
Accreditation EuBIS Handbooks
African Blood Services are invited to access EuBIS handbooks as background reference booklets for general information on accreditation.
AABB Technical Manuals are on their way to Transfusion Services and laboratories in Africa
Click the link above to see message from the Chair - AfSBT Education Committee
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a new Blood Safety website. According to the agency, the website provides information on blood safety monitoring in the U.S., including through the Hemovigilance Module of the National Healthcare Safety Network. The site also describes diseases and organisms associated with transfusion-transmitted infections.
AfSBT Standards and Accreditation Framework.
The AfSBT membership committee reminds all to renew membership for 2012 (membership form). Please contact the committee chairperson for further details. There are several MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
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6th AfSBT/SATS Congress (4-7 June 2012; Mauritius)
This will now be held in Mauritius, June 4-7 2012 .
