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Transfusion Medicine Update: Asian Pacific Symposium 2024
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KELANTAN’S FISHING VILLAGE
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TAMAN NEGARA, KUALA KOH
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Handicraft Village Craft Museum
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COUNTDOWN TO THE EVENT
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DAY 1
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DAY 2
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INTRODUCTION
Objective Program
This two-days symposium, arranged in a multidisciplinary manner to allow delegates to explore issues
pertinent to transfusion medicine and have the opportunity to engage and share experience
with other professionals in the Asian Pacific region.
The objective of this symposium includes:
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- To update and share knowledge and technologies in all aspects of transfusion medicine in the field of transfusion services.
- To provide opportunities for exchanging information related to blood transfusion practices.
- To connect with blood transfusion professionals.
- To promote and maintain a high level of ethical, medical and scientific standards in blood transfusion practices.
- To support safe and sufficient transfusion therapy globally.
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There will be speakers from both of the national and international academician
who are specialized and expert in transfusion medicine practices.
Topics
Transfusion Medicine Update: Asian Pacific Symposium 2024
6th February 2024, Theme:
Donor, Blood safety
7th February 2024, Theme:
Immunohaematology, Transfusion practices
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PROFESSOR DR. ERICA WOODPROFESSOR DR. OYTIP NATHALANGMR. MICHAEL NG WENG YIKDR. CAROL LIM KAR KOONGDATO' DR. FARAIZAH DATO' ABDUL KARIMDR. NOR HAFIZAH AHMADPROFESSOR DR. VEERA SEKARAN NADARAJAN
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. NOOR HASLINA MOHD NOORDR. MOHD MUHAIMIN KAMBALIDR. AHMAD ARIF BIN CHE AHMAD -
SPEAKERS
PROFESSOR DR. ERICA WOODPROFESSOR DR. OYTIP NATHALANGMR. MICHAEL NG WENG YIKDR. CAROL LIM KAR KOONGPROFESSOR DR. VEERA SEKARAN NADARAJANDATO' DR. FARAIZAH DATO' ABDUL KARIMDR. NOR HAFIZAH AHMADASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. NOOR HASLINA MOHD NOORDR. AHMAD ARIF BIN CHE AHMADDR. MOHD MUHAIMIN KAMBALI -
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DAY 1, 6TH FEBRUARY 2024, TUESDAY. THEME: DONOR AND BLOOD SAFETY
TIME ACTIVITY / SESSION SPEAKER / IN-CHARGE LINK REGISTRATIONOPENING CEREMONY / WELCOME RECEPTIONAM SESSIONTALK 1 - BLOOD DONATION DEFERRAL: HOSPITAL USM EXPERIENCESPEAKER CV TALK 2 - ROLE OF NURSES IN TRANSFUSION SERVICE AND DONOR CARESPEAKER CV PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION, COFFEE BREAK, PHOTO VIEWING & BOOTH VISITTALK 3 - WHAT DO WE NEED TO MAKE HAEMOVIGILANCE WORK?SPEAKER CV TALK 4 - SEROPREVALENCE AND CURRENT TRENDS OF TRANSFUSION-TRANSMISSIBLE INFECTIONS AMONG PROSPECTIVE BLOOD DONORSSPEAKER CV LUNCH TALK: NAT TESTING FOR BLOOD DONOR: BENEFIT AND CONSTRAINBREAK, POSTER VIEWING & BOOTH VISITPM SESSIONTALK 5 - PERSONALISED TRANSFUSION MEDICINE: THE FUTURE IS NOWSPEAKER CV TALK 6 - TRANSFUSION PRACTICES IN PREGNANCY: CHALLENGES AND CONSIDERATIONSPEAKER CV TALK 7 - MASSIVE HAEMORHAGE AND EMERGENCY TRANSFUSIONSPEAKER CV TALK 8 - PAEDIATIC AND NEONATAL TRANSFUSION THERAPY: THEY ARE NOT JUST LITTLE ADULTSPEAKER CV QUIZ: KAAHOOTEND OF DAY 1 -
DAY 2, 7TH FEBRUARY 2024, WEDNESDAY. THEME: IMMUNOHAEMATOLOGY & TRANSFUSION PRACTICES
TIME ACTIVITY / SESSION SPEAKER / IN-CHARGE LINK REGISTRATIONAM SESSIONTALK 9 - PHENOTYPE/GENOTYPE DISCREPANCIES: CAUSE, IMPORTANCE AND RESOLUTIONSPEAKER CV TALK 14 - "UNKNOWN" REAGENT RED CELLS SEROLOGICALLY TYPED: UNKNOWN OR LONGER?SPEAKER CV COFFEE BREAK, PHOTO VIEWING & BOOTH VISITTALK 11 - PLATELET TRANSFUSION REFRACTORINESS: HOW DO I DIAGNOSE AND MANAGE?SPEAKER CV TALK 12 - QUALITY ASSURANCE IN IMMUNOHAEMATOLOGY: ISSUES AND POLICIESSPEAKER CV LUNCH TALK: RECENT TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES IN IMMUNOHAEMATOOGYBREAK, POSTER VIEWING & BOOTH VISITPM SESSIONTALK 13 - BLOOD TRANSFUSION THERAPY IN MULTIPLE TRANSFUSED PATIENTS: CURRENT ISSUES AND GUIDELINESSPEAKER CV TALK 10 - ANTIBODY IDENTIFICATION IN DAT POSITIVE CASES - HOW FAR SHOULD WE PROCEED?SPEAKER CV TALK 15 - PATIENT BLOOD MANAGEMENT (PBM) & PREOPERATIVE HAEMOGLOBIN OPTIMIZATION - HOW AND WHEN?SPEAKER CV TALK 16 - PATIENT BLOOD MANAGEMENT IN SURGERY - WHEN DILUTION AND CONTROLLED BLEEDING SAVE BLOOD AND LIVES.SPEAKER CV POSTER WINNER AWARD GIVING & CLOSING CEREMONYEND OF DAY 2 & DISMISS -
"Escape to Dabong: Unwind and Rejuvenate!"
Welcome to Dabong, a hidden paradise in the heart of Peninsular Malaysia!
Nestled in Kelantan's Kuala Krai district, this picturesque gem boasts waterfalls, caves, and the tranquil Galas River.
As part of Malaysia's Jungle Railway route, it's now a hotspot for local tourists wanting to uncover the beauty of their homeland.
With its small-town charm and stunning attractions like
Jelawang Waterfall, Stong State Park, and Gua Ikan Caves, Dabong is a must-visit destination that showcases Malaysia's natural splendor.
ITINERARIES
Date: 8/2/2023
Transport: by train from wakaf bharu to dabong
Time: 7am departure & 5pm return
Activities:
1.Visit Fish Cave Complex ( An Amazing limestone caves with many river streams across the caves)
2.Having a scenic view of Mount Stong Waterfall (Highest waterfall in Malaysia)
3.Relaxing experience in Sungai Kenerong.
4.Viewing natural scenery of Jelawang waterfall & Lata Kertas
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DAY 1
6TH FEBRUARY 2024 (TUESDAY)THEME: DONOR AND BLOOD SAFETY
ACTIVITY / SESSIONSpeaker / In-Charge
REGISTRATIONOPENING CEREMONY / WELCOME RECEPTIONPROFESSOR DR. ABDUL RAZAK SULAIMANDean of School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Malaysia 🇲🇾CHAIRPERSONDr Nur Ilyia Syazwani Saidin
Haematologist, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
TALK 1 - BLOOD DONATION DEFERRAL: HOSPITAL USM EXPERIENCEASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR NOOR HASLINA MOHD NOOR
Haematologist, Head of Immunohaematology Laboratory, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan. Malaysia 🇲🇾CV TALK 2 - ROLE OF NURSES IN TRANSFUSION SERVICE AND DONOR CAREDR AHMAD ARIF BIN CHE AHMAD
Head of Blood Procurement & Haemovigillance Unit, Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II, Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Malaysia 🇲🇾CV PHOTOGRAPH SESSION,coffee break,poster viewing, booth visit
TALK 3 - WHAT DO WE NEED TO MAKE HAEMOVIGILANCE WORK?PROFESSOR DR. ERICA WOODImmediate past President of International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT), Monash University, Australia. 🇦🇺CV Talk 4 - SEROPREVALENCE AND CURRENT TRENDS OF TRANSFUSION-TRANSMISSIBLE INFECTIONS AMONG PROSPECTIVE BLOOD DONORSDATO' DR. FARAIZAH DATO' ABDUL KARIMPresident, Malaysian Blood Transfusion Society (MBST), Malaysia 🇲🇾CV LUNCH TALK:NAT TESTING FOR BLOOD DONOR: BENEFIT AND CONSTRAIN
BREAK, poster viewing, booth visitCHAIRPERSONDr Salfarina Iberahim
Haematologist, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Talk 5 - PERSONALISED TRANSFUSION MEDICINE: THE FUTURE IS NOWPROFESSOR DR. ERICA WOODImmediate past President of International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT), Monash University, Australia. 🇦🇺CV Talk 6 - TRANSFUSION PRACTICES IN PREGNANCY: CHALLENGES AND CONSIDERATIONDR. NOR HAFIZAH AHMADTransfusion Medical Specialist, National Blood Centre (PDN), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾CV Talk 7 - MASSIVE HAEMORHAGE AND EMERGENCY TRANSFUSIONDR. MOHD MUHAIMIN KAMBALITransfusionist, Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia 🇲🇾CV Talk 8 - PAEDIATIC AND NEONATAL TRANSFUSION THERAPY: THEY ARE NOT JUST LITTLE ADULTDR. NOR HAFIZAH AHMADTransfusion Medical Specialist, National Blood Centre (PDN), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾CV QUIZ: KAAHOOTDr Razan Hayati Zulkeflee
Haematologist, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
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This programme tentative is FINAL
Day 1:
6th February 2024 (Selasa)
Theme: Donor and blood safety
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Event/session
Speaker/In-charge
0800-0830
Registration
0830-0900
Opening ceremony/Welcome Reception
Professor Dr. Abdul Razak Sulaiman,
Dean of School of Medical Sciences, USM.
(Malaysia)
AM session
Chairperson: Dr Nur Ilyia Syazwani Saidin,
Haematologist, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
0900-0945
Blood donation deferral: Hospital USM experience
Associate Professor Dr Noor Haslina Mohd Noor,
Haematologist, Head of Immunohaematology Laboratory, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan.
(Malaysia)
0945-1030
Role of nurses in transfusion service and donor care
Dr Ahmad Arif bin Che Ahmad,
Head of Blood Procurement & Haemovigillance Unit, Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II, Kota Bharu, Kelantan.
(Malaysia)
1030-1100
Photograph session , Coffee break
1100-1145
What do we need to make haemovigilance work?
Professor Dr. Erica Wood,
Immediate past President of International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT), Monash University, Australia.
(Australia)
1145-1230
Seroprevalence and current trends of transfusion-transmissible infections among prospective blood donors
Dato’ Dr. Faraizah Dato’ Abdul Karim,
President, Malaysian Blood Transfusion Society (MBST).
(Malaysia)
1230 -1300
Lunch talk:
NAT testing for blood donor: Benefit and constraint
Company Synapse
1300-1400
Break
PM session
Chairperson: Dr Salfarina Iberahim,
Haematologist, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
1400-1430
Personalised transfusion medicine: the future is now
Professor Dr. Erica Wood,
Immediate past President of International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT), Monash University, Australia.
(Australia)
1430-1515
Transfusion practices in pregnancy: Challenges and consideration
Dr Nor Hafizah Ahmad,
Transfusion Medical Specialist, National Blood Centre (PDN), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
(Malaysia)
1515-1600
Massive haemorhage and emergency transfusion
Dr Mohd Muhaimin Kambali,
Transfusionist, HSNZ, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia.
(Malaysia)
1600-1645
Paediatic and neonatal transfusion therapy: They are not just little adult
Dr Nor Hafizah Ahmad,
Head of Immunohaematology Laboratory, National Blood Centre (PDN), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
(Malaysia)
1645-1715
Quiz: Kaahoot
Dr Razan Hayati Zulkeflee, Haematologist, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
1715
End of Day 1
Day 2:
7th February 2024 (Rabu)
Theme: Immunohaematology & transfusion practices
Time
Event
Speaker/In-charge
0830-0845
Registration
AM session
Chairperson: Dr Nurul Asyikin Nizam Akbar,
Haematologist, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
0845-0930
Phenotype/Genotype discrepancies: Cause, importance and resolution
Professor Dr. Oytip Nathalang,
Immunology and Transfusion Science Unit, Thammasat University, Thailand.
(Thailand)
0930-1015
Antibody identification in DAT positive cases - How far should we proceed?
Mr Michael Ng Weng Yik,
Transfusion Medicine Scientists, Health Sciences Authority, Singapore.
(Singapore)
1015-1030
Coffee break
1030-1115
Platelet transfusion refractoriness: how do I diagnose and manage?
Professor Dr. Veera Sekaran Nadarajan,
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Perak.
(Malaysia)
1115-1230
Quality Assurance in immunohaematology: Issues and policies
Mr Michael Ng Weng Yik,
Transfusion Medicine Scientists, Health Sciences Authority, Singapore.
(Singapore)
1230-1300
Lunch talk:
Recent Technological Advances in Immunohematology
Company Biomed Global
1300-1400
Break
PM session
Chairperson: Dr Marne Abdullah,
Haematologist, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
1400 -1445
Blood transfusion therapy in multiply transfused patients: current issues and guidelines
Professor Dr. Veera Sekaran Nadarajan,
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Perak.
(Malaysia)
1445-1530
"Unknown" reagent red cells serologically typed: unknown or longer?
Professor Dr. Oytip Nathalang,
Immunology and Transfusion Science Unit, Thammasat University, Thailand.
(Thailand)
1530-1600
Patien Blood Management (PBM) & Preoperative Haemoglobin Optimization - How and When?
Dr Carol Lim Kar Koong,
O&G Consultant, Hospital Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
(Malaysia)
1600-1630
Patient blood management in surgery - When dilution and controlled bleeding save blood and lives.
Dr Carol Lim Kar Koong,
O&G Consultant, Hospital Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
(Malaysia)
1630-1700
Closing Ceremony
1700
End of Day 2 – dismiss
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DAY 2
7TH FEBRUARY 2024 (WEDNESDAY)THEME: IMMUNOHAEMATOLOGY & TRANSFUSION PRACTICES
ACTIVITY / SESSIONSpeaker / In-Charge
REGISTRATIONCHAIRPERSONDr Nurul Asyikin Nizam Akbar
Haematologist, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Talk 9 - PHENOTYPE/GENOTYPE DISCREPANCIES: CAUSE, IMPORTANCE AND RESOLUTIONPROFESSOR DR. OYTIP NATHALANGImmunology and Transfusion Science Unit, Thammasat University, Thailand 🇹🇭CV Talk 10 - ANTIBODY IDENTIFICATION IN DAT POSITIVE CASES - HOW FAR SHOULD WE PROCEED?MR. MICHAEL NG WENG YIKTransfusion Medicine Scientists, Health Sciences Authority, Singapore 🇸🇬CV COFFEE BREAK, POSTER VIEWING, BOOTH VISITTalk 11 - PLATELET TRANSFUSION REFRACTORINESS: HOW DO I DIAGNOSE AND MANAGE?PROFESSOR DR. VEERA SEKARAN NADARAJANUniversiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾CV Talk 12 - QUALITY ASSURANCE IN IMMUNOHAEMATOLOGY: ISSUES AND POLICIESMR. MICHAEL NG WENG YIKTransfusion Medicine Scientists, Health Sciences Authority, Singapore 🇸🇬CV LUNCH TALK:RECENT TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES IN IMMUNOHAEMATOOGY
BREAK, POSTER VIEWING, BOOTH VISITCHAIRPERSONDr Marne Abdullah
Haematologist, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Talk 13 - BLOOD TRANSFUSION THERAPY IN MULTIPLE TRANSFUSED PATIENTS: CURRENT ISSUES AND GUIDELINESPROFESSOR DR. VEERA SEKARAN NADARAJANUniversiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾CV Talk 14 - "UNKNOWN" REAGENT RED CELLS SEROLOGICALLY TYPED: UNKNOWN OR LONGER?PROFESSOR DR. OYTIP NATHALANGImmunology and Transfusion Science Unit, Thammasat University, Thailand 🇹🇭CV Talk 15 - PATIent BLOOD MANAGEMENT (PBM) & PREOPERATIVE HAEMOGLOBIN OPTIMIZATION - HOW AND WHEN?DR. CAROL LIM KAR KOONGO&G Consultant, Hospital Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾CV Talk 16 - PATIENT BLOOD MANAGEMENT IN SURGERY - WHEN DILUTION AND CONTROLLED BLEEDING SAVE BLOOD AND LIVES.DR. CAROL LIM KAR KOONGO&G Consultant, Hospital Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾CV CLOSING CEREMONYEND OF DAY 2 & DISSMISS
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