Cutting Edge Topics in Transplantation: Scientific, Clinical and Legislative Updates
Program Code: 5211-TC CT
Monday, October 23, 2006
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM (ET)

MODERATOR
Dennis Confer, MD, National Marrow Donor Program

SPEAKERS
Dennis Confer, MD, National Marrow Donor Program
Stella Davies, MB BS, PhD, MRCP, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Claudio Anasetti, MD, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Marcie Tomblyn, MD, University of Minnesota
Michael Pulsipher, MD, UNIVERSITY OF UTAH/PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MED CTR
John Miller, MD, PhD, Donor Medical Services

DESCRIPTION
The speakers will provide insight into the congressionally authorized C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program and how this could affect donor centers. The crucial role of clinical trials in developing future treatment strategies will be discussed along with specific examples. Recent advancements in HLA matching, data on cell source selection, and emerging trends in pediatric transplantation will also be presented.