U of T Rounds: Red Blood Cell Alloimmunization in Transfusion Recipients and Blood Donors: Lessons Learned from REDS-III (Recipient Epidemiology and Donor Study-III) and Beyond

Presented by:

Dr. Jeanne Hendrickson
Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pediatrics,
Yale University School of Medicine

Learning Objectives:

1.    To review red blood cell alloimmunization induction and sequelae.
2.    To review recipient variables impacting red blood cell alloimmunization.
3.    To review strategies to prevent red blood cell alloimmunization in at risk individuals.

Note: This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

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The LearnTransfusion series is the seminar component of the Areas of Focused Competency (AFC)-Diploma Program in Transfusion Medicine. The series, organized by Canadian Blood Services is also open to all practitioners in the field of Transfusion Medicine. Through a series of regular webinars, trainees and practitioners are exposed to various scientific, technical and clinical aspects of transfusion medicine.