Transplantation & Cellular Therapy Annual Meeting
Fred Hutch scientists are presenting new research findings at the Transplantation & Cellular Therapy (TCT) Meetings in Orlando, Florida. The TCT represents the combined annual meetings of the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (ASBMT) and the Center for International Blood & Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR).
The meeting features the E. Donnall Thomas Lecture, named after the late Nobel laureate who pioneered bone marrow transplantation at Fred Hutch. The 2020 lecture will be given by Fred Hutch scientist Dr. Effie Wang Petersdorf. The honor recognizes an eminent physician or scientist who has contributed meritoriously to the advancement of knowledge in blood and marrow transplantation.
Fred Hutch will host a reception open to faculty, colleagues and peers.
Orlando, Florida
E. Donnall Thomas Lecture
Dr. Effie Petersdorf
Topic: Immunogenetics of Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
Date & Time: 6:20 p.m., Friday, Febuary 21
Dr. Effie Wang Petersdorf is an oncologist who studies how genetic factors influence the success of stem cell transplants. She pioneered molecular methods to compare differences between transplant donors and recipients in a key set of genes known as human leukocyte antigen, or HLA, genes.
Read more abut Dr. Petersdorf's presentation
Highlights of Fred Hutch Presentations
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)-Specific Polyfunctional T-Cell Responses after Letermovir (LET) Prophylaxis in Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT)
Presenter: Dr. Danniel Zamora
Sunday, February, 23, 2020
10:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
World Center Marriott- Palms: Sabal
Transplantation Outcomes for Children with Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (SCID) Have Improved over Time: A 36-Year Summary Report by the Primary Immune Deficiency Treatment Consortium (PIDTC)
Presenter: Dr. Monika S. Thakar
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
3:45 p.m.-4 p.m.
World Center Marriott-Palms: Sabal
Long-Term Follow up of BMT CTN 0901, a Randomized Phase III Trial Comparing Myeloablative (MAC) to Reduced Intensity Conditioning (RIC) Prior to Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT) for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) or Myelodysplasia (MDS) (MAvRIC Trial)
Presenter: Dr. Bart L. Scott
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
3:45 p.m.-4 p.m.
World Center Marriott - Cypress 3
Assessing the Relationship between Glasgow Coma Scale Scores and MS Documentation in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Recipients with Suspected Infection
Presenter: Mirta J. Maravilla-Rosas
Saturday, February 22, 2020
2 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
World Center Marriott - Palms: Sago
Join Us at Our Faculty & Friends Reception
Fred Hutch is hosting a reception for our faculty, colleagues, peers and friends. Enjoy an evening of food, beverages and connecting.
Date: Thursday, February 20
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Orlando World Center Marriott, Crystal Ballroom H
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