1. California
Screening for TB Infection: Embracing IGRAs in Children
You are invited to a dinner symposium on tuberculosis screening using the whole blood interferon gamma release assay QuantiFERON- TB Gold In-Tube (QFT).
Dr. Deborah Lewinsohn, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Molecular Microbiology Immunology at Oregon Health and Sciences University, will share her experiences with implementing and using the test.
2. New York
Screening for TB Infection: Putting Interferon Gamma Release Assays into Practice
You are invited to a luncheon symposium on tuberculosis screening using the whole blood interferon gamma release assay QuantiFERON- TB Gold In-Tube (QFT). Distinguished speakers will discuss the new CDC- IGRA guidelines and their experiences with implementing and using the test.
Chaired by Dr. Neil Schluger, Columbia Presbyterian
Dr. Tiffany Harris, NYC DOHMH Bureau of TB Control
Dr. Diana Nilsen, NYC DOHMH Bureau of TB Control
Dr. David Marder, University of Illinois at Chicago
Dr. Lee Reichman, NJMS Global Tuberculosis Institute
3. Kentucky
Tuberculosis Screening Using Whole Blood Interferon Gamma Release Assays (IGRAs)
You are invited to join us for an educational workshop on the use of IGRAs in tuberculosis screening. Enjoy a complimentary luncheon while distinguished speakers share their experiences on the implementation, use, and benefits of QuantiFERON- TB Gold In- Tube (QFTTM).
Guest Speakers
Michael A Pentella, Ph.D., SM(ASCP), CIC, D(ABMM), Associate Director, Infectious Disease Testing, University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory
Michael Pentella is the associate director for infectious disease testing at the University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory and is a clinical associate professor with the University of Iowa College of Public Health. He is certified as an American Board of Medical Microbiology Diplomate. Dr. Pentella is active in laboratory testing and infection control throughout the nation and serves on several committees.
Christian Stoeckigt, Ph.D., Director of Global Technical Services, Cellestis Inc.
Dr. Christian Stoeckigt, Director of Global Technical Services for Cellestis, comes from an extensive background in microbiology, immunology, and computer science. Actively involved in tuberculosis diagnostics for several years, Dr. Stoeckigt has expert knowledge of the QuantiFERON- TB Gold In-Tube (QFTTM) Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) and has managed the technical implementation of QFT on multiple levels worldwide.
4. Florida
Grand Rounds - Interferon Gamma Release Assays (IGRAs): Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
This session will include a presentation by Dr. Philip LoBue, providing background on the development of IGRAs and a review of relevant IGRA studies performed to date. Special emphasis will be placed on recommendations and utilization of IGRAs following the new CDC guidelines for IGRAs (expected to be released in the first quarter of 2010) and the future of QuantiFERON presented by Dr. Thomas Dobbs and T-SPOT by Dr. Michael Stacey.
