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Thursday, October 24, 2024
6:45 AM - 7:45 AM
US PDT
Women in Transplantation Session & Breakfast
6:45 AM - 7:45 AM
US PDT
Women in Transplantation: Beyond the X and Y: A Collaborative Integration of Sex Differences in Transplant Research
Location: Marquis Northeast
Speaker:
Carrie Butler
– UCLA
Speaker:
Loren Gragert, PhD, A(ACHI)
– Tulane University School of Medicine
Speaker:
Rebecca Sosa, PhD, F(ACHI)
– UCLA Immunogenetics Center
Moderator:
Elaine Reed, PhD
– UCLA
Moderator:
Olga Timofeeva, PhD
– UCLA
CE: .15 CEC / 1 CME
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
US PDT
The Paul Terasaki Clinical Science Award & Lecture and Bernard Amos Distinguished Scientist Award & Lecture
Speaker:
Brian Freed, PhD, F(ACHI)
– University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Speaker:
Anat R. Tambur, DMD PhD D(ABHI)
– Northwestern University
Moderator:
Anne Halpin, PhD, A(ACHI)
– University of Alberta
Moderator:
William Hildebrand
– University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
US PDT
The Paul Terasaki Clinical Science Award & Lecture and Bernard Amos Distinguished Scientist Award & Lecture
Location: Marquis Center
Speaker:
Brian Freed, PhD, F(ACHI)
– University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Speaker:
Anat R. Tambur, DMD PhD D(ABHI)
– Northwestern University
Moderator:
Anne Halpin, PhD, A(ACHI)
– University of Alberta
Moderator:
William Hildebrand
– University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
8:01 AM - 8:45 AM
US PDT
The Paul I. Terasaki Clinical Science Award Lecture: DQ Stories
Location: Marquis Center
Speaker:
Anat R. Tambur, DMD PhD D(ABHI)
– Northwestern University
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
US PDT
The Bernard Amos Distinguished Scientist Award Lecture: HLA Gene Editing. The New Frontier in the Treatment of Autoimmune Disease
Location: Marquis Center
Speaker:
Brian Freed, PhD, F(ACHI)
– University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
US PDT
AM Break
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
US PDT
AM Break
Location: Platinum Ballroom
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
US PDT
Scholar Presentations
Speaker:
Amit Kalra, MBBS, MSc
– University of Calgary
Speaker:
Lucy Sullivan, PhD
– Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
Moderator:
Abeer Madbouly, PhD (she/her/hers)
– NMDP
Moderator:
Ryan Pena, MD, PhD, MS, F(ACHI)
– Tufts University School of Medicine
CE: .08 CEC / .5 CME
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
US PDT
Scholar Presentations
Location: Marquis Center
Speaker:
Amit Kalra, MBBS, MSc
– University of Calgary
Speaker:
Lucy Sullivan, PhD
– Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
Moderator:
Abeer Madbouly, PhD (she/her/hers)
– NMDP
Moderator:
Ryan Pena, MD, PhD, MS, F(ACHI)
– Tufts University School of Medicine
CE: .08 CEC / .5 CME
10:01 AM - 10:15 AM
US PDT
Early Detection of Acute Graft Versus Host Disease by Assessment of the Immunity Related Transcriptome
Location: Marquis Center
Speaker:
Amit Kalra, MBBS, MSc
– University of Calgary
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
US PDT
Donor HLA-B-leader and HLA-DQ Genotypes Impact on Outcomes Following Lung Transplantation
Location: Marquis Center
Speaker:
Lucy Sullivan, PhD
– Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
US PDT
Plenary III: Past, Present and Future of Hematopoietic Stem Cell transplantation
Speaker:
Ryotaro Nakamura, MD
– City of Hope
Speaker:
Bronwen Shaw, MD, PhD
– CIBMTR, MCW
Speaker:
Cristina Toffalori, PhD
– IRCSS San Raffaele Scientific Institute
Moderator:
Ketty Gendzekhadze, MSc, PhD, F(ACHI)
– City of Hope
Moderator:
Alberto Cardoso Martins Lima, PhD (he/him/his)
– IGEN/AFIP and Federal University of Parana
CE: .23 CEC / 1.5 CME
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
US PDT
Plenary III: Past, Present and Future of Hematopoietic Stem Cell transplantation
Location: Marquis Center
Speaker:
Ryotaro Nakamura, MD
– City of Hope
Speaker:
Bronwen Shaw, MD, PhD
– CIBMTR, MCW
Speaker:
Cristina Toffalori, PhD
– IRCSS San Raffaele Scientific Institute
Moderator:
Ketty Gendzekhadze, MSc, PhD, F(ACHI)
– City of Hope
Moderator:
Alberto Cardoso Martins Lima, PhD (he/him/his)
– IGEN/AFIP and Federal University of Parana
CE: .23 CEC / 1.5 CME
10:31 AM - 11:00 AM
US PDT
Hematopoietic cell transplantation: Then and now.
Location: Marquis Center
Speaker:
Ryotaro Nakamura, MD
– City of Hope
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
US PDT
HSCT with MMUD
Location: Marquis Center
Speaker:
Bronwen Shaw, MD, PhD
– CIBMTR, MCW
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
US PDT
HLA loss after allogeneic HCT: biological mechanism, detection methods and clinical implications
Location: Marquis Center
Speaker:
Cristina Toffalori, PhD
– IRCSS San Raffaele Scientific Institute
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
US PDT
ASHI Lunch
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
US PDT
ASHI Lunch
Location: Grand E - F
12:40 PM - 1:35 PM
US PDT
User Group Meeting: Omixon: Omixon Highlights: From Full-Coverage NanoTYPE HLA to dd-cfDNA Monitoring in < 3 hours
12:40 PM - 1:35 PM
US PDT
User Group Meeting: Omixon: Omixon Highlights: From Full-Coverage NanoTYPE HLA to dd-cfDNA Monitoring in < 3 hours
Location: Marquis South
12:40 PM - 1:35 PM
US PDT
User Group Meeting: Pirche: Redefining Risk: The Journey from the lab to the patient
12:40 PM - 1:35 PM
US PDT
User Group Meeting: Pirche: Redefining Risk: The Journey from the lab to the patient
Location: Marquis Northeast
1:40 PM - 2:35 PM
US PDT
User Group Meeting: Thermo Fisher Scientific: Expanding Horizons: A New Era of Innovation in Transplantation
1:40 PM - 2:35 PM
US PDT
User Group Meeting: Thermo Fisher Scientific: Expanding Horizons: A New Era of Innovation in Transplantation
Location: Marquis Center
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
US PDT
Abstract V: Immunogenetics of MHC and Beyond
Speaker:
Sarah Grewal, DO, MPH
– Emory University
Speaker:
Annette Jackson, PhD
– Duke University
Speaker:
Annette Plesner, MSc, PhD
– Copenhagen University Hospital
Speaker:
Pascal van der Weele
– GenDx
Speaker:
Kristen Wade, PhD
– University of California San Francisco
Speaker:
Jacqueline Williams, MS
– University of California San Francisco
Moderator:
Caleb Cornaby, PhD, F(ACHI)
– Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Moderator:
Chantale Lacelle, PhD, F(ACHI)
– University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
CE: .23 CEC / 1.5 CME
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
US PDT
Abstract V: Immunogenetics of MHC and Beyond
Location: Marquis South
Speaker:
Sarah Grewal, DO, MPH
– Emory University
Speaker:
Annette Jackson, PhD
– Duke University
Speaker:
Annette Plesner, MSc, PhD
– Copenhagen University Hospital
Speaker:
Pascal van der Weele
– GenDx
Speaker:
Kristen Wade, PhD
– University of California San Francisco
Speaker:
Jacqueline Williams, MS
– University of California San Francisco
Moderator:
Caleb Cornaby, PhD, F(ACHI)
– Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Moderator:
Chantale Lacelle, PhD, F(ACHI)
– University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
CE: .23 CEC / 1.5 CME
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
US PDT
Investigating HLA-DRB1 genotypes as contributing risk factors for Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia.
Location: Marquis South
Speaker:
Annette Jackson, PhD
– Duke University
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
US PDT
High-resolution MHC sequencing reveals local genetic architecture of multiple sclerosis in a trans-ethnic cohort
Location: Marquis South
Speaker:
Kristen Wade, PhD
– University of California San Francisco
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
US PDT
LILR and LAIR gene capture for long read sequencing-based typing
Location: Marquis South
Speaker:
Pascal van der Weele
– GenDx
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
US PDT
KIR2DL1*001/HLA-C2 is associated with risk for Multiple Sclerosis
Location: Marquis South
Speaker:
Jacqueline Williams, MS
– University of California San Francisco
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
US PDT
Comparing the Performance of Devysers and CareDx NGS-based Assays for Monitoring Donor-derived Cell-free DNA in Kidney Allografted Patients
Location: Marquis South
Speaker:
Annette Plesner, MSc, PhD
– Copenhagen University Hospital
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
US PDT
Correlation between real time PCR and NGS on deceased donor typing and its impact on the virtual crossmatch
Location: Marquis South
Speaker:
Sarah Grewal, DO, MPH
– Emory University
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
US PDT
Practical Applications: Featuring the International Scholar Awardee's Presentation
Speaker:
Shaghik Barani
– Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute
Speaker:
Eszter Lazar-Molnar, PhD
– University of Utah
Speaker:
Maanika Nunugonda, BS
– Baylor College of Medicine
Speaker:
Ina Skaljic, PhD, F(ACHI) (she/her/hers)
– Rush University Medical Center
Speaker:
Tri Vu, PhD
– Thermo Fisher
Speaker:
Wei Zhang, PhD
– University of Florida Health Shands Hospital, Gainesville
Moderator:
Deanna Fang, MD, A(ACHI)
– UC San Diego
Moderator:
Ahmed Mostafa, MD, PhD, F(ACHI)
– University of Saskatchwean
CE: .23 CEC / 1.5 CME
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
US PDT
Practical Applications: Featuring the International Scholar Awardee's Presentation
Location: Marquis Northeast
Speaker:
Shaghik Barani
– Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute
Speaker:
Eszter Lazar-Molnar, PhD
– University of Utah
Speaker:
Maanika Nunugonda, BS
– Baylor College of Medicine
Speaker:
Ina Skaljic, PhD, F(ACHI) (she/her/hers)
– Rush University Medical Center
Speaker:
Tri Vu, PhD
– Thermo Fisher
Speaker:
Wei Zhang, PhD
– University of Florida Health Shands Hospital, Gainesville
Moderator:
Deanna Fang, MD, A(ACHI)
– UC San Diego
Moderator:
Ahmed Mostafa, MD, PhD, F(ACHI)
– University of Saskatchwean
CE: .23 CEC / 1.5 CME
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
US PDT
Varying potency of self/cancer peptides in KIR3DL1 recognition of HLA-A*24:02
Location: Marquis Northeast
Speaker:
Shaghik Barani
– Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
US PDT
Using MagSort to identify DSA eplets in a high PRA patient serum and reveal a unique novel HLA-A*01:01 reaction pattern.
Location: Marquis Northeast
Speaker:
Tri Vu, PhD
– Thermo Fisher
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
US PDT
Absence of the GSTT1 gene in a recipient can cause Anti-GSTT1 Non-HLA Antibody Development Contributing to AMR
Location: Marquis Northeast
Speaker:
Maanika Nunugonda, BS
– Baylor College of Medicine
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
US PDT
A Case of Unexpected Positive T Cell Flow Crossmatch: Ibalizumab Interference and How to Avoid It
Location: Marquis Northeast
Speaker:
Wei Zhang, PhD
– University of Florida Health Shands Hospital, Gainesville
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
US PDT
Apparent maternal exclusion explained by a MICA deletion
Location: Marquis Northeast
Speaker:
Ina Skaljic, PhD, F(ACHI) (she/her/hers)
– Rush University Medical Center
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
US PDT
Novel Desensitization Strategy in a Highly Sensitized Heart/Liver Transplant Candidate Using Imlifidase
Location: Marquis Northeast
Speaker:
Eszter Lazar-Molnar, PhD
– University of Utah
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
US PDT
Workshop 6: Roadmap for Laboratory Data Standards
Speaker:
Amelia Devereaux, CSPO
– United Network for Organ Sharing
Speaker:
Loren Gragert, PhD, A(ACHI)
– Tulane University School of Medicine
Speaker:
Steve Mack, PhD
– UCSF
Speaker:
Martin Maiers, MS
– NMDP
Moderator:
Abeer Madbouly, PhD (she/her/hers)
– NMDP
Moderator:
Benedict Matern, PhD
– PIRCHE AG
CE: .23 CEC / 1.5 CME
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
US PDT
Workshop 6: Roadmap for Laboratory Data Standards
Location: Marquis Center
Speaker:
Amelia Devereaux, CSPO
– United Network for Organ Sharing
Speaker:
Loren Gragert, PhD, A(ACHI)
– Tulane University School of Medicine
Speaker:
Steve Mack, PhD
– UCSF
Speaker:
Martin Maiers, MS
– NMDP
Moderator:
Abeer Madbouly, PhD (she/her/hers)
– NMDP
Moderator:
Benedict Matern, PhD
– PIRCHE AG
CE: .23 CEC / 1.5 CME
2:46 PM - 3:05 PM
US PDT
History of typing and the need for data standards
Location: Marquis Center
Speaker:
Steve Mack, PhD
– UCSF
3:05 PM - 3:25 PM
US PDT
Data standards in the histocompatibility laboratory
Location: Marquis Center
Speaker:
Loren Gragert, PhD, A(ACHI)
– Tulane University School of Medicine
3:25 PM - 3:45 PM
US PDT
Applications of antibody data in HCT
Location: Marquis Center
Speaker:
Martin Maiers, MS
– NMDP
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
US PDT
A possible future of data reporting for SOT
Location: Marquis Center
Speaker:
Amelia Devereaux, CSPO
– United Network for Organ Sharing
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM
US PDT
Plenary IV: Implementation of Precision Medicine Approaches to Reduce Alloimmune Injury and Prolong Kidney Allograft Survival
Speaker:
James Lan, MD, FRCPC, D(ACHI)
– University of British Columbia
Speaker:
Paul Keown, MD, DSc, MBA, FACP, FASN, FAST, FRCP, FRCPC, FRCPath, FRSC, FRSB
– University of British Columbia
Speaker:
Ana Konvalinka, MD, PhD, FRCPC
– University Health Network, University of Toronto
Moderator:
Patricia Campbell, MBChB, FRCPC
– Alberta Precision Labs (Retired)
Moderator:
Jenny Tran, PhD
– Vancouver Coastal Health
CE: .23 CEC / 1.5 CME
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM
US PDT
Plenary IV: Implementation of Precision Medicine Approaches to Reduce Alloimmune Injury and Prolong Kidney Allograft Survival
Location: Marquis Center
Speaker:
James Lan, MD, FRCPC, D(ACHI)
– University of British Columbia
Speaker:
Paul Keown, MD, DSc, MBA, FACP, FASN, FAST, FRCP, FRCPC, FRCPath, FRSC, FRSB
– University of British Columbia
Speaker:
Ana Konvalinka, MD, PhD, FRCPC
– University Health Network, University of Toronto
Moderator:
Patricia Campbell, MBChB, FRCPC
– Alberta Precision Labs (Retired)
Moderator:
Jenny Tran, PhD
– Vancouver Coastal Health
CE: .23 CEC / 1.5 CME
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
US PDT
Utilizing Proteomic Based Platforms as Biomarkers for Allograft Injury, Dysfunction and/or Rejection
Location: Marquis Center
Speaker:
Ana Konvalinka, MD, PhD, FRCPC
– University Health Network, University of Toronto
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
US PDT
Implementation of Eplet Mismatch Analysis to Inform Induction Therapy in Kidney Transplantation
Location: Marquis Center
Speaker:
James Lan, MD, FRCPC, D(ACHI)
– University of British Columbia
5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
US PDT
National Implementation of Precision Medicine in Transplantation
Location: Marquis Center
Speaker:
Paul Keown, MD, DSc, MBA, FACP, FASN, FAST, FRCP, FRCPC, FRCPath, FRSC, FRSB
– University of British Columbia
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM
US PDT
IHIWS Update
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM
US PDT
IHIWS Update
Speaker:
Katsushi Tokunaga, PhD
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
US PDT
Annual Business Meeting and Update
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
US PDT
Annual Business Meeting and Update
Location: Marquis Center
Speaker:
Linda Buckert, MT(ASCP), SBB, CHS
– Loma Linda University Medical Center
Speaker:
Katherine Giovetsis, CAE, IOM
– ASHI
Speaker:
Luis Hidalgo, PhD, F(ACHI)
– University of Wisconsin HLA Laboratory
Speaker:
Carey Killion, BS, MT(ASCP), CHS(ACHI)
– KSL Diagnostics
Speaker:
Rob Liwski, MD, PhD, FRCPC, F(ACHI)
– Dalhousie University
Speaker:
Cathi Murphey, PhD, HCLD/CC(ABB), A(ACHI)
– SWID
Speaker:
Doreen Sese, CHS
– NYU Langone | Transplant Institute
CE: .08 CEC / .5 CME
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
US PDT
Networking Reception
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
US PDT
Networking Reception
Location: Orange County 1 - 4
