Canadian Blood and Marrow Transplant Group

CBMTG Laboratory Committee

Angeline Giftakis (CancerCare Manitoba - Winnipeg) was appointed Chair in June 2008, replacing Brenda Letcher (Canadian Blood Services - Edmonton).The group is a networking/resource opportunity for laboratory professionals.It focuses on technical and regulatory issues.The group currently has over 40 members from across Canada and continues to grow along with CBMTG.

The goals of the CBMTG Laboratory Committee are:

• To realize the need for open communication

• To value the work and achievements of our laboratory teams and individuals who strive to improve BMT processes

• To provide leadership in the development, implementation of standardized practices

The Laboratory Committee communicates through quarterly teleconferences.Issues currently being discussed include:

·The launch of a discussion board for laboratory members on the CBMTG website.This will increase the ability to network as a group.

·Contribution by laboratory committee members to the content of the CBMTG website

·Study: Infusion of stem cell products following long term storage (>2years), piloted by Mike Halpenny, Canadian Blood Services - Ottawa.Data points on graft quality such as days to ANC and PLT engraftment.Data submitted from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Quebec.Goal is to compile data for a poster or presentation.

·ISBT Labeling is a concern for all centres. Currently an example of ISBT compliant label on Lab Committee Resources page.

The CBMTG Laboratory Committee members are:

Angeline Giftakis, MLT (Chair)
Ms. Patty A. Bakkestad-Legare, ART
Susan Berrigan
Ms. Marietta J. Biscocho
Sonia Bizier, MT
Sara Blais, MLT
Giovanna Cameron
Kathy Ceccarelli
Alli K Cowdy
Debbie Curry
Gwen Epstein
Johanne Fortier
Debra Flach
Eunice Fowler MLT
Angela E. Hall, BSc, MLT
Mike Halpenny
Karen Hindmarsh
Terri Huber
Alana-Jennings-Coutts, MLT
Michael Keeney
Brenda M. Letcher, MLT
Isabelle Louis
Lisa M. Martin, MLT,CQE,CQA,CQIA
Elizabeth McDougall
Locksley E McGann, PhD
Christie Mewdell, MLT, ART
Brigitte Morin
Hugo Morin, MT
Rita O’Brien Richardson
Karla Rolland, MLT
Pamela Ohosky
Ronald Saragosa
Gail M. Sharpe
Darla Spriel
Zofia Solomon
D. Robert Sutherland
Ernest Stacey
Marie Tulloch, MLT
Jill Wilson

Lab Committee Resources

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