Abu dhabi: The Annual Transfusion Medicine Update Conference 2025 is set to take place from November 14th to 15th at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi. The event will convene leading experts, physicians, and healthcare professionals from across the globe.
According to Emirates News Agency, the conference will cater to specialists in various fields including transfusion medicine, hematology, anesthesiology, and intensive care. It will also engage professionals from other medical and surgical disciplines that depend on blood transfusion, along with nursing and laboratory personnel.
This year’s conference will see participation from over 10 leading companies specializing in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and blood transfusion technologies. This participation highlights the event’s significance as a crucial platform for fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among local and international healthcare institutions.
Dr. Iman Al Zaabi, who is the Head of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City and the Conference Chair, emphasized the conference’s status as one of the region’s premier specialized medical events. She mentioned that a thorough scientific program has been crafted in cooperation with renowned experts and professors from countries including the United States, Canada, Japan, the GCC, and the UAE.
Dr. Al Zaabi further elaborated that the conference sessions will delve into recent advancements in immunohematology, genetic testing, and cutting-edge technologies in transfusion medicine. Additionally, emerging and novel cellular therapies, such as CAR-T therapy for cancer treatment and stem cell therapies for regenerative medicine, will be explored.
The conference will also prioritize discussions on donor management, blood supply safety, and patient safety, alongside introducing the latest techniques in donor apheresis and therapeutic apheresis.