Topic Teaching: Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Typing and Antibody Testing in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Presented by:

Robert Liwski, MD, PhD, FRCPC
Head, Division of Haematopathology
Medical Director, HLA Typing Laboratory
Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre

Objectives:

1.    To become familiar with the diversity and function of Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) genes.
2.    To become familiar with principles of HLA testing and the importance of HLA matching in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

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Note: The session is a self-approved 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.