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IPFA/PEI 28th International Workshop on Surveillance and Screening of Blood-borne Pathogens

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Begin

21.09.2022

End

22.09.2022

Location

Crowne Plaza Porto, Portugal

Organiser

IPFA
Paul-Ehrlich-Institut

The International Plasma and Fractionation Association (IPFA) and the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut (PEI) are happy to announce that the 28th International Workshop on Surveillance and Screening of Blood-borne Pathogens is back again 21-22 September 2022.

Like previous editions, the Workshop will address the detection, inactivation and epidemiology of new and old agents that threaten the safety of blood components as well as plasma medicines. The scientific programme will focus on items of specific interest for the blood and plasma collection establishments.

Topics included are:

  • Coronavirus/Sarbecovirus Evolution and outlook
  • Lessons learnt from the SARS-Cov-2 Pandemic
  • Update on Blood Screening Technologies
  • Pandemic Surveillance and Preparedness
  • MSM and other donor deferral issues
  • vCJD and other prion diseases
  • Manufacturers session

Host

Dr Leni von Bonsdorff, Executive Director IPFA
Dr Micha Nübling, Paul-Ehrlich-Institut

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