South Central Association of Blood Banks

April 21 - 22, 2013

Preliminary

Program

The Belle of Baton Rouge • Baton Rouge, Louisiana

TO REGISTER:

-Visit www.scabb.org -Click on 2013 AIMS Registration

-Click on Registration Link

-Register online, or print the form and fax with

your credit card information to

866-649-6590, or mail with your check to:

SCABB Central Office

2901 Richmond Rd., Suite 130-176

Lexington, KY 40509

* Check, VISA, MasterCard and American

Express are acceptable methods of payment

For your convenience, on-site Registration for

AIMS will be open 12 pm to 5 pm on Thursday

(April 18th), Friday (April 19th) Saturday (April

20th) and the morning of Sunday (April 21st).

Use our secure online AIMS

Registration available from January 16, 2013

until March 21, 2013. Advance registration for the 2013 AIM

Symposium is encouraged by offering

discounted advance registration fees. To take

advantage of the discounted fees, register

online, by fax or by mail no later than

February 21, 2013. Registration forms and

payment MUST BE RECEIVED on or before

March 21, 2013. After this date, registrations

will only be accepted on-site in Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge, capital city of Louisiana (LA), is steeped

in history and was founded in the early 1700s.

Standing alongside the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge

is home to an important port, which has brought the

city considerable wealth, together with oil and

gas. Uncover the secrets of one of America’s fastest

growing cities and immerse yourself into the many

landscapes that define Louisiana’s capital city. From

the legendary Southern cuisine that tantalizes taste

buds to the renowned action of The LSU Fighting Ti-

gers and Southern University Jaguars, to the blossom-

ing film and television industry, Baton Rouge’s past is

intriguing and our hospitality and charm are conta-

gious. This is first time the SCABB Annual Meeting has

been held in Baton Rouge – so please join us for

Blood Banking on the Bayou.

AIMS Registration

Attending an Industry Workshop is a great

way to enhance your AIM Symposium

experience! The workshop, presented on

Sunday, April 21st, is an event sponsored by

our vendor partners and are designed to

showcase their latest technology, products

and services.

Attendance at the workshops exposes you to

the latest developments in the industry and

are presented at no charge to attendees.

AIMS Industry Workshop

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The John Moulds Scholarship consists of full & complimentary registration to attend the Advanced

Immunohematology & Molecular Symposium (AIMS), two night’s hotel accommodations in the

meeting hotel and a one year Individual membership in South Central Association of Blood Banks.

The John Moulds AIMS Scholarship was established in October of 2011 by South Central

Association of Blood Banks in his memory. John was a passionate Immunohematologist, who was

best known for establishing the international Serum, Cell and Rare Fluid Exchange (SCARF). He

was the consummate teacher always willing to share his knowledge with anyone who asked.

John Moulds Memorial Scholarship

CLICK HERE for information on the John Moulds Memorial Scholarship

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Advanced

Immunohematology

& Molecular

Symposium

Dr. Marion Reid, PhD Laboratory of Immunohematology , New York Blood Center

John Moulds Memorial Lecturer

Born in Winchester, England, Dr. Reid has worked in laboratories in New

York, California, and England. She started her career as a medical

technologist and later obtained a PhD and an honorary DSc. Her

career of over 50 years has focused on the resolution of complex

immunohematology patient workups, locating appropriate RBC

components, and on performing original research. She has co

authored over 400 peer-reviewed articles as well as the popular Blood

Group Antigens Facts Book, the Blood Group Antigens and Antibodies

Guide reference texts, and The Discovery and Significance of the Blood

Groups. She has served on numerous committees, received many

awards and is a much sought-after lecturer, both domestically and

internationally.

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For more information on

sponsorship opportunities at 2013

Advanced Immunohematology & Molecular

Symposium, please contact:

South Central Association of Blood Banks

Ashley Combs, Central Office

866-649-6550

scabb@scabb.org

AIMS Sponsorships

The Blood Group Antigen Special Book Signing with Marion E. Reid and Christine Lomas-Francis

www.scabb.org

The Blood Group Antigen FactsBook has served the hematology,

transfusion and immunogenetics fields as an essential resource since its first

publication in the late 1990s. The third edition of The Blood Group Antigen

FactsBook has been completely revised, updated and expanded to cover

all 32 blood group systems.

Be sure to bring your copy of The

Blood Group Antigen FactsBook

with you to the 2013 AIM

Symposium and have it signed! Marion E. Reid

and Christine Lomas-Francis will be available,

to sign on Sunday, April 21st and Monday,

April 22nd.

The 2013 AIM Symposium has been approved as a provider of continuing education

programs through the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® program. Participants attending one session in each time block will earn a maximum of 10.0 contact hours. All PACE approved

sessions will be indicated by PACE course number beginning with 151.

South Central Association of Blood Banks, in partnership with Oschner Medical Center is

accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality to provide continuing medical

education for physicians. The South Central Association of Blood Banks takes

responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

Approved course credits are available for download at CEbroker.com for Florida

residents attending the AIM Symposium.

Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s)

AIMS Program Schedule

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Sunday, April 21, 2013

SCABB Annual Meeting Distinguished Award Lecturers Technical/Scientific: Susan Johnson, MSTM MT (ASCP) SBB

Administrative: Mary Beth Bassett, BS MT (ASCP) Karen Williams Memorial Lecture - funded by Novartis: Mark E. Brecher, MD

AIMS "Resolving ABO Discrepancies with Molecular & Genetic Techniques" by Mark Yazer, MD

"RH Molecular 101" by Christine Lomas-Francis, MSc FIBMS "A Case of Mistaken Identity: Differentation of Autos vs Highs in the Transfused Patient" by Katrina Billingsley, MT (ASCP) SBB

"Case Studies" by Virginia Reyes, MEd MT (ASCP) SBB and Lauro Guerro, BS MT (ASCP) and Sandy Wortman, MT (ASCP) SBB and Cindy Steinmetz, MT (ASCP)

Monday, April 22, 2013 Distinguished Lecturer

John Moulds Memorial Lecture - funded by LifeShare & Quotient Biodiagnostics Marion Reid, PhD

AIMS "Top Gun Serology vs Darth DNA" by Sue Johnson, MSTM MT (ASCP) SBB and JoAnn Moulds, PhD MT (ASCP) SBB

"Stem Cell Applications in Blood Bank Manufacturing" by Nicholas Seay, JD "The SickleSafe Program" by Suzanne Davisson, BS SBB (ASCP) CM

"What's Up With U?" by Margaret Keller, PhD "ARDP - What Does the Future Hold?" by Cynthia Flickinger, MT (ASCP) SBB "Are You Smarter Than an SBB Student" - An Audience Participation Game

Industry Workshop (No Registration Fee Required)

AIMS All Inclusive Registration Fee: $250.00 Advance Registration: *$200.00

* Attendees must register by February 21, 2013 in order to receive the advance registration rate *

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Advanced

Immunohematology

& Molecular

Symposium

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“Business Casual” is appropriate

for all meetings and events unless

otherwise indicated. A sweater or

light jacket is recommended

because meeting rooms may be

cool.

Conference Attire

Ground Transportation The Belle of Baton Rouge provides

free shuttle service to and from

the Baton Rouge Airport. Contact

the Belle of Baton Rouge to advise

them of your arrival time.

Flying in to New Orleans? Tiger

Airport Shuttle provides shuttle

service from the Louis Armstrong

New Orleans International Airport

to the Belle of Baton Rouge hotel.

Visit www.tigerairportshuttle.com

for details and pricing.

102 France Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

(225) 242-2600

A special conference rate of $129 per night, single or double

occupancy (plus applicable taxes and fees) is available for

attendees at the Belle of Baton Rouge Hotel and includes a

full breakfast each day of your stay. Attendees are

encouraged to make their hotel reservations early to

guarantee availability in the SCABB room block.

Reservations must be made by March 26, 2013 for the

discounted conference rate. All reservations must be

guaranteed with a deposit of first night’s room and tax.

Cancellations are allowed without penalty up to 72 hours

prior to the scheduled arrival date. The Hotel will charge

one night’s rate plus tax for cancellations within 72 hours of

the arrival date or for no-shows.

The Belle of Baton Rouge

Reservations by PHONE or ONLINE

For those attendees driving to Baton Rouge, ample parking is

available in the Belle of Baton Rouge parking garage. The

rate is $10.00 / day or current pricing based on special

promotions. Directions to the Belle of Baton Rouge can be

found on www.scabb.org > 2013 Annual Meeting.

Hotel Parking

Reservations for the event can be made by calling the Belle

of Baton Rouge at 800-266-2692 or CLICK HERE to make your

reservations online. Reservations must be made by March

26, 2013 in order to receive the discounted room rate.

Please reference the South Central Association of Blood

Banks room block when booking hotel accommodations.

Hotel Accommodations

www.scabb.org

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2013 Annual Meeting & Exhibit Show

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to check out the 2013 Annual Meeting Preliminary Program!

April 18th - 21st • Baton Rouge, LA

SCABB’s 2013 Annual Meeting will be a power house program that will offer you

timely and informative educational sessions; peer and industry leader networking

opportunities and cutting edge exhibits. The 2013 Annual Meeting, Blood Banking on

the Bayou – You Gotta Geaux!, will take place at the Belle of Baton Rouge Casino &

Hotel in Baton Rouge, LA, April 18 – 21, 2013.