PROGRAM

Schedule

Events Schedule Conferences

Saudi International Conference on Blood Transfusion

Day 1: Best of AABB Highlights

Registration 8:00 - 8:30

Opening Ceremony - 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Moderator: Prof. Aaron Tobian, Johns Hopkins

Global Threats and Risk Mitigation in Transfusion Practice Focus: Addressing transfusion-transmitted disease and strengthening risk surveillance frameworks.

TTIs Including Dengue & Occult HBV Infection

The Role of Blood Operators and Transfusion Services in Preventing and Responding to Transfusion-Transmitted Malaria

From Risk to Readiness: Proactive Strategies for Safer Blood and Biotherapies

Discussion - 10:00 AM – 10:25 AM

Speakers Awards - 10:25 AM – 10:30 AM

Moderator: Dr. Jose A. Cancelas MD, PhD, Harvard Medical School

Advances in Sickle Cell Disease and Transfusion Decision-Making Focus: Evolving therapeutic approaches and clinical guidance for transfusion-dependent patients.

What’s New in Transfusion Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease

Gene Therapy, Transplant, and Emerging Treatments in Sickle Cell Disease: Clinical Advances and Decision-Making at the Crossroads of Care

AABB’s Updated Platelet and Red Blood Cell Transfusion Guidelines

Discussion - 11:30 AM – 11:55 AM

Speakers Awards - 11:55 AM – 12:00 AM

Lunch Break & prayer - 12:00 PM – 13:15 PM

Sponser talk - 12:00 PM – 13:15 PM

Moderator: Prof. Evan Bloch, John Hopkins University School of Medicine

Supply Planning and National Systems: Building Resilient Blood Infrastructure

Behind the Scenes of Mass Gatherings: Coordinating Blood and Health Resources

Building National Capacity: Establishing Blood Banks and Reference Laboratories

Modern Hemovigilance: From System Design to Never Events Prevention

Discussion - 14:15 AM – 14:40 AM

Speakers Awards - 14:40 AM – 14:45 AM

Break - 14:45 PM – 15:05 PM

Moderator: Dr. Claudia Cohn, University of Minnesota

Optimizing Operations: Innovation, Quality, and System Efficiency in Transfusion Services and Biotherapies

Transfusion Thresholds in Apheresis—Evidence or Art? Current Practice and Interactive Discussion

AI in Action: Transforming Transfusion Medicine from Vein to Vein

Addressing Common Nonconformances from AABB and How to Prevent Them

Discussion - 16:05 AM – 16:30 AM

Speakers Awards - 16:30 AM – 16:35 AM

Day 2: Next-Generation Practices in Transfusion Medicine

Registration 8:00 - 9:00

Moderator: Dr. Salwa Hindawi

Optimizing Blood Health Through Patient Blood Management.

Guidance on implementing patient blood management to improve the global blood health status

Blood health in pregnancy

Patient Blood Management (PBM) in Perioperative Care

Discussion - 10:00 AM – 10:25 AM

Speakers Awards - 10:25 AM – 10:30 AM

Moderator: Dr. Maha Badwai

Modern Approaches to Donor Management: Technology, Rare Donors, and Experience-Centered Care

Establishment of National Rare Donor Panel in Kuwait

AI Applications in Donor Management

The Blood Donor Journey: Enhancing Engagement Through Experience Design

Discussion - 11:30 AM – 11:55 AM

Speakers Awards - 11:55 AM – 12:00 AM

Lunch Break & prayer - 12:00 PM – 13:15 PM

Sponser talk - 12:00 PM – 13:15 PM

Moderator: Dr. Mona Kandeel

Innovations and Emerging Technologies in Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine.

Innovation in transfusion medicine education

Research on Storable and Ready-to-use Artificial Red Cells as a Resuscitative Fluid for Emergency Medicine

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence, Digital Platforms and dashboards to Enhance Blood Supply Chain Efficiency and Patient Safety

Discussion - 14:15 AM – 14:40 AM

Speakers Awards - 14:40 AM – 14:45 AM

Break - 14:45 PM – 15:05 PM

Moderator: Dr. Nour Almouzain

Integrating Genomics and Precision Medicine in Transfusion Practice

From Serology to Genomics: Transforming Blood Group Discovery and Transfusion Safety

Cracking the code on Platelet Refractoriness: Old Problem, New Insights

The Practice of Precision Transfusion Medicine

Discussion - 16:05 AM – 16:30 AM

Speakers Awards - 16:30 AM – 16:35 AM

Day 3: From Challenges to Innovation: Cell Therapy and Quality Excellence

Registration 8:00 - 9:00

Moderator: Dr. Ammar Alsoghaiyer

Navigating Complexities and emerging practices in transfusion medicine

Hyperhaemolysis syndrome in Sickle Cell Disease: A Transfusion Dilemma and a Growing Challenge for Transfusion Centres

Plasma Fractionation experience of different countries, obstacles & requirements.

Optimizing Pediatric Transfusion: Risks, Protocols, and Emerging Approaches

Discussion - 10:00 AM – 10:25 AM

Speakers Awards - 10:25 AM – 10:30 AM

Moderator: Mr. Jaffar Khiyari

Reimagining Quality: Beyond Compliance in Blood Banking

Quality as Strategy: Redefining Excellence

Audit to Improve: Best Practices for Blood Centers and Transfusion Services

Discussion - 11:10 AM – 11:25 AM

Quality by Design: Inside the Minds of Blood Bank Medical Directors

Speakers Awards - 11:45 AM – 11:50 AM

Lunch Break & prayer - 11:50 PM – 13:00 PM

Sponser talk - 11:50 PM – 13:05 PM

Moderator: Dr. Raef Albugami

Biotherapies and Cell-Based Treatments: Advances and Applications

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority Initiatives to Improve Accessibility of Cell and Gene Therapies for Hematological Disorders

CRISPR/Cas9 and Genome Editing Platforms: Clinical Laboratory Workflows for Allogeneic CAR-T Cell Manufacturing