Sickle Cell Patients: Molecular Immunohematology and What To Do With Those Results Regarding Transfusion Management

Wednesday, June 15, 2011
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (ET)

SPEAKERSBill Flegel, MD, National Institutes of Health
Gregory Denomme, PhD, FCSMLS(D), BloodCenter of Wisconsin

DESCRIPTION
Review the molecular basis of blood group antigens and their variants that are important in sickle cell disease. The presentation will focus on the relationship between genotype and phenotype, along with the translation of this information into transfusion management strategies for sickle cell patients.