Programme

The EBA Workshop on Rare Blood Provision is back and ready to take the stage on April 19-21, 2023 in Filton, UK (physical event only). Graciously hosted by the NHS Blood and Transplant, this workshop will bring together experts in the field to delve into the vital topics of donor management, genotyping and test strategies, HLA/HPA platelets, and the national and international support of rare blood. Join us for a combination of engaging presentations and interactive discussion groups that will leave you inspired and informed.

Session 1: Donor Management – Explore the criteria of regular donors versus rare donors and discuss a case study presentation that highlights the challenges of managing a patient needing rare blood.

Session 2: Genotyping and Test Strategies – Learn about the latest advancements in blood group typing and explore the ethical, legal, and privacy issues surrounding genotyping data.

Session 3: HLA HPA Platelets – Discover the latest developments in HLA HPA platelets and learn how to effectively manage the provision of these important resources.

Session 4: National and international support of rare blood – Learn about the national rare blood programme in France and engage with EDQM on their rare blood database.

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REGISTRATION

This is a closed workshop, open only to Blood Establishment staff (EBA members or ISBT Working Party on Rare Donors).

N.B. If you are not Blood Establishment staff, your registration will not be approved and be given a partial refund back. If you are not sure, please contact EBA office before registering.

Registrations are now closed.

Registration fees:

The registration fee includes full attendance to the Workshop, coffee breaks and lunch on all three days and dinner on 20 April evening. The fee for this workshop is meant to cover expenses. There are two options for the fee:

• €190 – with transport
• €145 – without transport

We are organising transport every day from the Double Tree hotel to the workshop venue.

• We do recommend choosing the ”with transport” option if you are staying at the Double Tree hotel, as there are no other options for getting to the venue except taxis.
• If you are not staying at the Double Tree hotel and not requiring transport, please choose the “without transport” option.

Click here to read our Terms and Conditions

Accommodation

The host, NHS Blood and Transplant has secured a preferential rate at the closest hotel to the venue – DoubleTree by Hilton. The preferential rate can be used until 21st March the latest. Participants are in charge of their own hotel booking.

DoubleTree by Hilton

Bristol North, Woodlands Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS32 4JF)

To book the hotel, click here.