What’s Happening in Haematology?

Join us for this one-day, in-person workshop exploring current and emerging topics across haematology, transfusion science, molecular diagnostics, and laboratory medicine.

The program will feature expert speakers from leading pathology services across Victoria, presenting a diverse range of case studies, research, and practical applications. Topics include platelet transfusion practices, neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAIT), cold agglutinin syndrome, venom-induced consumptive coagulopathy (VICC), transplantation support, lymphocyte morphology, flow cytometry, molecular haematology, and next-generation sequencing for disease monitoring.

Designed for medical laboratory professionals, this workshop provides valuable insights into diagnostic challenges, evolving technologies, and best-practice approaches in modern haematology. It is also an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues, share experiences, and stay up to date with developments shaping the profession.

Presenters & Topics

• Genotype–Phenotype Correlation in Thalassaemia and Prenatal Diagnosis in Thalassaemia and Haemophilia A: Strategies for Informed Decisions
  Kerryn Weekes (AIMS 2026 Travelling Orator)
• Solid Organ Rejuvenation for Transplantation and the Related Transfusion Support
  Dr Chris Hogan (Public Pathology Victoria – Parkville)
• Justified or Just in Case? A Review of Platelet Transfusion Guidelines and a 30-Day Snapshot of Practice
  James Ng and Khue Tran (Austin Health Pathology)
• Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia (NAIT): What Do We Know? The Story So Far
  Dr Marija Borosak (Monash University)
• VICC: Venom-Induced Consumptive Chaos
  Natalie Nhean (Monash Health Pathology)
• Seasons Greetings: Cold Agglutinin Syndrome in Winter
  Zhi Wen Neoh (St Vincent's Pathology)
• Finding the Clone in the Crowd: Practical Morphologic Differentiation of Normal, Reactive and Neoplastic Lymphocytes
  Boris Zhang (Dorevitch Pathology)
• Flow Cytometry (Title TBC)
  Matt Archer (Royal Children's Hospital)
• Xpert NPM1 Mutation Testing in Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML)
  Diana Caron (Austin Health Pathology)
• Ultrasensitive NGS-Based Clonality Assay for Disease Monitoring in B-ALL
  Anita Le (Austin Health Pathology)
• Haematology (Title TBC)
  Royal Melbourne Hospital

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Registration

Morning and afternoon tea, as well as lunch, are included with your registration.

There is ample free parking on site. If you are coming by public transport, we recommend taking Tram Route #75 or Bus Route #732 and #902.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

All registration fees are non-refundable. Once paid, these fees cannot be refunded or transferred to another event or person.

Enquiries & Feedback

AIMS VIC Branch: [email protected]