REDLANDS, Calif., July 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Council for
Commonality in Blood Banking Automation ("ICCBBA"), in
partnership with the Italian national competent authorities for
blood Centro Nazionale Sangue ("CNS") and cells/tissues Centro
Nazionale Trapianti ("CNT"), will be hosting Forum 30 The MPHO
Safety and Traceability Summit on 14-15
November 2024. The Forum 30 Summit is set to provide a
transformative experience as it brings together global stakeholders
to advance the safety and traceability of Medical Products of Human
Origin (MPHO). This pivotal event will take place in the historic
city of Rome, Italy.
About the Forum 30 Summit
Theme: The patient in need
of MPHO worldwide – achieving and sustaining a global consensus on
MPHO safety and traceability.
Purpose:
1. Facilitate a global consensus on
advancing MPHO safety and reliability for the patient's
benefit.
2. Provide a forum to address healthcare informatics
standards, terminology, and coding supporting global MPHO
biovigilance and traceability.
Who Will Attend: This invitation-only event aims to bring
together a diverse group of stakeholders including patients,
clinicians, regulators, and technology experts from around the
world. The goal is to foster an inclusive environment where diverse
perspectives can be shared, reflecting the global realities and
opportunities in MPHO.
Format: The two-day summit will feature engaging plenary
and breakout sessions designed to encourage interaction and
networking. Attendees will have the opportunity to build meaningful
connections and collaborate on advancing patient care and donor
well-being.
Program Concept: The program is crafted to encompass
various aspects including the patient's perspective, safety,
real-life lessons learned, regulatory challenges, future MPHO-based
therapies, and the role of technology. Throughout the summit, the
importance of robust traceability structures and information
standards will be highlighted to address regulatory oversight
challenges.
The Forum 30 Summit will build on the pioneering Forum 25 event
held in Lisbon in 2019. It
promises to be a unique platform for unlocking new perspectives,
forging meaningful connections, and charting the course towards
improved MPHO safety and traceability worldwide.
"Forum 30 is a unique multi-MPHO event highlighting the
common challenges and opportunities in making these products safer.
No other conference takes as broad a perspective on transplantation
and transfusion safety as Forum 30. ICCBBA, as an international
Non-State Actor, is proud to be able to facilitate this meeting of
global interest." (Eoin
McGrath, Executive Director, ICCBBA)
"The safety and traceability of MPHOs are crucial.
Ensuring these products are safe protects patient well-being, while
robust traceability systems guarantee the ability to quickly
address any potential issues, thereby maintaining trust in
healthcare systems and medical treatments. For these and many more
reasons it will be an honor to host an event so relevant such as
Forum 30 Summit, a great opportunity to confront with patients,
clinicians and stakeholders and to strengthen the global
health." (Vincenzo De
Angelis, Director, CNS)
"The traceability of biological donations has always been a
cornerstone of the Italian transplant system. In these terms, our
longstanding commitment began in the early 2000s with the creation
of a digital system able to track donors and recipients at any
time. This traceability is a significant safeguard for citizens and
patients, as it ensures transparency. Moreover, Italy has extensive European experience in
this field: through the Eurocet 128 service contract, CNT has
contributed to implement a single European Coding System. We look
forward to welcoming you to Rome
for this important meeting." (Giuseppe Feltrin, Managing Director,
CNT)
About ICCBBA
ICCBBA is the international standards organization responsible
for the management and development of the ISBT 128
Standard.
The acronym ISBT was originally derived from the important role
played by the International Society of Blood Transfusion in the
development of the Standard. Today it expands as Information
Standard for Blood and Transplantation. The number 128 reflects the
128 characters of the ISO/IEC 646 7-bit character set.
The acronym ICCBBA is derived from the International Council for
Commonality in Blood Banking Automation. ISBT 128 |
ICCBBA
About CNS
The Italian national competent authority for blood and blood
components acting as coordinator of the national system. Among
others, it is responsible for regulatory blood inspectors'
qualification through training activities. Homepage - Centro
Nazionale Sangue
About CNT
The Italian national competent authority for organs, tissues,
cells and MAR coordinating activities from donation to
transplantation. Among others, it is responsible for regulatory
inspector's qualification through training activities. Trapianti
(salute.gov.it)
For the latest updates on the Forum 30
Summit
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https://www.isbt128.org/newsletter
For More Information
Forum 30 Homepage: Forum 30 2024 (isbt128.org)
Press Contact and other inquires:
Christina Salinas
globaldevelopment@iccbba.org
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