WORDS OF WELCOME
 
Dear Colleagues

Two years after the success of the previous conference, we are back with our 3rd National Transfusion Medicine Conference that will be held from 24 – 27 August 2007 at the Berjaya Times Square Hotel & Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

This year conference is special indeed as it also coincides with our nation’s 50th year of independence. In addition of attending the conference, the participants will also be able to participate in the nation’s celebration as well as to enjoy the culture and sights of Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding area.

We have invited well renowned international speakers as well as our local experts to share their knowledge, experiences and up-to-date information in the fields of transfusion. The conference will also include exhibition booths from major players in transfusion and pre-conference workshops on immunohaematology and transfusion microbiology. The conference thus will provide opportunities for all participants to discuss on topics of interests with the experts and fellow colleagues. Participants are also encouraged to submit abstracts of their research and latest findings for poster presentation during the conference.

We look forward to welcoming you all in Kuala Lumpur come this August.



Dato' Dr Yasmin Ayob
Conference Chairperson
     
 
 
 
 
 

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

 
Chairperson : Dato’ Dr. Yasmin Ayob    
 
Vice Chairperson : Dr Faraizah Abd Karim    
 
Secretary : Selvakumari Thurnavukarasou  
 
Treasurer : Vimala Raffeal    
 
Committee Members : Dr Nor Hanim Asidin Dr Afifah Hassan  
  Dr Norris Naim Dr Tun Maizura Mohd Fatullah
  Abd Hamid Bon Rosalind Choo Poh Yoke
  Teng Tian Sang Nanthacumar Seevaratnam
  Suriani Omar Thiruchelvam S Ayadurai
  Norsiah Abu Bakar Karimah Hanem Embong  
  Phuah Wan Bing Zuliza Mohamed  
 
 

CORRESPONDENCE
 

The Secretariat
3rd National Transfusion Medicine Conference
c/o Pusat Darah Negara
Jalan Tun Razak
50400 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603-26933888
Fax: +603-26980362
 
 
Contact Persons
 
1. Dr. Norris Naim        Tel : 03-2695 5546 Email : norris@moh.gov.my
     
2. Pn. Rosalind Choo Tel : 03-2695 5590 Email : rosalind@moh.gov.my
       
3. Cik Selvi Tel : 03-2695 5532 Email : selvi@moh.gov.my
       
4. Pn. Virmala Raffeal Tel : 03-2695 5564 Email : vimalaraffeal@moh.gov.my
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME

 
TIME TOPIC / THEME

FRIDAY 24th AUGUST 2007

0830 – 1230
1000 onward
1500 – 1600
• Pre-conference Workshops  
• Conference Registration  
• Opening Ceremony  
SATURDAY 25th AUGUST 2007
0830 – 1730
• Updates in Blood Group System David Anstee
• Transfusion Medicine in Era of Genomics Zubaidah Zakaria
• Transfusion Medicine in Era of Proteomics Aishah
• Development Towards Improved Detection of RBC Antibodies Tim Carroll
• Approaches in Selecting Blood in Patients with Autoantibodies Imelda
• Donor Rights and Expectations Pat Coughlan
• Building Donor Loyalty Diana Teo
• Impact of Adverse Donor Reaction on Blood Centre and Donor Lin Che Ki
• Donation Experience – Turning Data into Success Lin Che Ki
• Process Control and Quality Control in Component Preparation Peter Flanagan
SUNDAY 26th AUGUST 2007
0830 – 1730
• Modified RBCs: From Bench to Clinical Application Imelda
• Functional Aspect of Blood Group Antigen David Anstee
• Management of Partial D and Weak D Tim Caroll
• Bloodless Surgery – IJN Experience Hassan
• Changing Clinical Practice Pete Flanagan
• Transfusion Management in Dengue Ampaiwan
• Medicolegal Aspect of Transfusion Medicine Khairi
• E-Learning in Blood Transfusion Service Pat Coughlan
• E-Blood Banking: Singapore Experience Diana Teo
• Effective Inventory Management Peter Flanagan
• Research in Transfusion Medicine Jean Pierre Allain
MONDAY 27th AUGUST 2007
0830 – 1730
• HBV Infection and Impact on Transfusion Safety
 Jean Pierre Allain
• New Technology for Blood Safety  
• Impact of NAT on Serological Screening of TTI Philip Kiely
• NAT Experience in France  
• Management of Blood Donors with Non-specific Reactivity Philip Kiely
• Counseling in HIV/Hepatitis Reactive Donors Tan Hwee Hong
• Immunology in Transplantation / Transfusion Ishak
• BMT – Addressing Optimal Graft Sources Chang Kian Meng
• Transfusion Support in Transplant Patients Hisham Shah
• Stem Cell Transplant: Policy and Regulation Pat Coughlan
• Stem Cell Transplantation – How Far Are We? Rahman Jamal
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

WELCOME DINNER
 

A Garden Party-style dinner will be held at Pusat Darah Negara (PDN), Jalan Tun Razak on Saturday evening, 25th August 2007 to welcome all participants, exhibitors and speakers alike. We promise you a wonderful evening of networking amidst the backdrop of marvelous entertainment and excellent delicacies. A nominal fee of RM10 will be incurred on all participants for the welcome dinner. Transportation will be provided to shuttle the participants from the conference venue to PDN and back after the dinner.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
 

Two half-day workshops will be held on Friday morning, 24th August 2007 at the conference venue. The workshops will cover the topics on Immunohaematology and Transfusion Microbiology, and will be running concurrently beginning from 8.30 am. Those interested to participant in the two workshops are required to register before 1st August 2007.
 
 
 
 
 
 

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

 

Deadline for submission of abstracts for the Poster Presentation and for inclusion into the Scientific Programme will be 30th June 2007. The abstracts can be submitted via the Pusat Darah Negara official website (www.pdn.gov.my) or by ordinary mail to the Conference Secretariat.

The abstracts should meet the following format: Introduction, Objective, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion and Conclusion. It shall not be more than 250 words in Arial or Times New Roman, Font 12.

<< Click Here To Download Abstract Form >>
 
 
 
 
 

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
 

Berjaya Times Square Hotel & Convention Centre is conveniently located near the busy Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur. There are several affordable hotels located near the conference venue. Participants are advice to make early arrangement personally for their accommodation throughout the conference. Furthermore, the venue is also easily reachable using the monorail service and is within walking distance from the Hang Tuah STAR LRT station.
 
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Examples of nearby hotels:

H1       Melia Kuala Lumpur
H2       Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur
H3       The Federal Kuala Lumpur
H4       The Regent Kuala Lumpur
H5       Swiss Inn Kuala Lumpur
H6       Istana Hotel
 
 
 
 
 
 

REGISTRATION FEES

 

3rd National Transfusion Medicine Conference
 
REGISTRATION FEE REGISTER BEFORE
(1st JULY 2007) 		REGISTER AFTER
(1st JULY 2007) 		DAILY
REGISTRATION
MALAYSIAN TRANSFUSION SOCIETY MEMBERS RM 400 RM 500 RM 150
NON – MALAYSIAN TRANSFUSION SOCIETY MEMBERS RM 500 RM 600 RM 200
 

The Registration Fee covers for:
 
- Entrance to all plenary sessions, symposia and trade exhibition
 
- Coffee breaks and lunches
 
- Conference bag, certificate of participation and Scientific Programme book
 
- Invitation to the Opening Ceremony on Friday, 24th August 2007 at 3.00 pm
 
 

Pre-conference Workshops
 

REGISTRATION FEE
(BEFORE 1st AUGUST 2007)

MALAYSIAN TRANSFUSION SOCIETY MEMBERS NON- MALAYSIAN TRANSFUSION SOCIETY MEMBERS
RM 50 RM 80
 
- The Registration Fee covers for the stationeries and one coffee break
 
<< Click Here To Download Registration Form >>
 
 

Payment by LPO
 
Name of account : 1st National Transfusion Medicine Conference
     
Account Number : 514093115090
     
Bank name and address :

Malayan Banking Berhad
171 Bangunan Wisma Awal, Jalan Raja Muda,
50300 Kuala Lumpur.