What's New in HLA Typing, Antibody Identification and Engraftment Monitoring Using Polymorphisms in Other Genetic Systems
Program Code: 230-TC
Sunday, October 16, 2005
2:00 PM to 5:30 PM (ET)

MODERATOR
David W. Gjertson, PhD, UCLA Immunogenetics Center

SPEAKERS
George Maha, JD, PhD, MT(ASCP), Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
Marilyn S. Pollack, PhD, University of Texas Health Science Center
Thomas M. Ellis, PhD, D(ABHI), BloodCenter of Wisconsin
Effie Petersdorf, MD, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

DESCRIPTION
Experienced speakers discuss the latest findings in the areas of HLA antigen and antibody testing as they relate to donor/recipient matching. They will also explore testing for polymorphisms in genetic markers as they relate to disease risk assessment, identification, and relationship analysis.