As the only workshop entirely dedicated to discussing unrelated donor selection, this event is the perfect place to engage with the transplant community, explore the expanding field of stem cell donor selection, and share knowledge and experiences around finding the best donor today and in the future.

The virtual event features a compelling agenda, including:

• Scientific and operational talks from UK and international experts

• Case studies of real donor selection decisions

• Thought-provoking panel discussions with leaders in the field of HSCT

This is also your opportunity to hear about new processes that require planning for and discuss topics that are impacting your day-to-day work. Each session will feature interactive elements, including Q&As with the speakers and live polling during the case studies to vote on key decision points.

Agenda

09.30 Event Starts

09.35 Session 1. COVID-19 impact on UK TC clinical activities

Chaired by Dr Keith Wilson, Cardiff University

- UK unrelated HSCT 2020 in numbers: James Richardson, Anthony Nolan

- Change in Practice:

Prof Antonio Pagliuca, Kings College Hospital

Dr Robert Danby, Churchill Hospital, Oxford

10.25 COMFORT BREAK (10 mins)

10.35 Session 2. COVID-19 challenges for graft selection

Chaired by Nic Alderson, Anthony Nolan

- Donor availability: Dr Rachel Pawson, NHSBT

- Buccal swabs: Steven Culliford, NHSBT

- Verification Typing: Chris Harvey, WBMDR

- Challenges around cell provision: Ann O’Leary, Anthony Nolan

11.20 COMFORT BREAK (10 mins)

11.30 Session 3. Registry updates from NHSBT, WBMDR and Anthony Nolan

12.00 Session 4. Plans for future: Expert Panel discussion and Q&A

Chaired by Dr Ann-Margaret Little, NHS Glasgow

12.30 Lunch break and hear from our sponsor, VH Bio

Introducing the AllType FASTplex protocol, TSV software and Epitope Analysis to help you find the perfect match!

13.30 Session 5. Immunogenetics of Transplantation

Chaired by Dr Neema Mayor, Anthony Nolan

Immunogenetics of Transplantation: New Concepts for 2021 and Beyond Dr Effie Wang Petersdorf, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

14.15 COMFORT BREAK (10 mins)

14.25 Session 6. Case studies discussion and voting.

15.30 Event close

When: Wednesday 18 November 2020, 9.30 to 15.30

Where: The workshop will take place on Zoom. All registered delegates will be sent joining instructions.

Open to: Anyone from the UK HCT transplant community, including H&I Labs, Clinical Scientists and Transplant Coordinators, whatever level your role.

Tickets: Virtual workshop ticket £30.00 (inc VAT) per person.

CPD Accredited event and points awarded.