Asian Association of Transfusion Medicine International

02/06/2026

📢 Important Update: AATM Congress 2026 – Change of Dates

The Asian Association of Transfusion Medicine (AATM) Congress 2026, scheduled to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, has been rescheduled.

🗓️ New Congress Dates: 𝟭𝟰–𝟭𝟱 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

We look forward to welcoming transfusion medicine professionals, clinicians, scientists, researchers, laboratory specialists, industry partners, and healthcare leaders from across Asia and beyond for two days of scientific exchange, innovation, collaboration, and networking.

Please update your calendars and make plans to join us in Colombo for this premier regional event in transfusion medicine.

Further details regarding the scientific programme, registration, accommodation, and sponsorship opportunities will be announced soon.
We kindly request our colleagues, partners, and chapter representatives to share this update within their professional networks.

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13/05/2026

🩸🌏 Successful Completion of the AATM PPT Working Group Webinar
The AATM PPT Working Group successfully conducted an enriching and highly engaging webinar on:
“Plasma Fractionation & Policy Alignment: Global Perspectives and Local Implementation”
The session brought together distinguished experts, clinicians, transfusion medicine professionals, and participants from different countries to discuss the evolving landscape of plasma systems, plasma fractionation, donor safety, policy development, and sustainable implementation strategies across Asia and beyond.
The webinar highlighted important discussions on:
🔹 Plasma collection systems and infrastructure
🔹 Look-back and haemovigilance systems
🔹 Global experiences in plasma fractionation
🔹 Policy alignment and implementation challenges
🔹 Sustainable plasma supply chains and donor-centered approaches
A heartfelt thank you to all our respected speakers, moderators, panelists, and organizing members for sharing their valuable expertise and insights. Your contributions made the scientific discussions truly meaningful and impactful.
Special appreciation to all participants and attendees whose active engagement and enthusiasm contributed to the success of this international academic session.
Together, we continue advancing collaboration, education, and policy development in transfusion medicine and plasma therapeutics across the region.

07/05/2026

"What happens when top minds from India, Lithuania, and Dubai unite? 🤝 You get an master class in plasma fractionation! Don't miss Dr. Chandra Viswanathan, Joana Bikulčienė, and Dr. Zahra Ghasemi as they break down global perspectives for local implementation. This is the webinar your professional network has been waiting for!

05/05/2026

Congratulations dear President...you are such an inspiration 👏🎉👏👏

01/05/2026

link will be shared soon . Asian Association of Transfusion Medicine International

20/04/2026

19/04/2026

📢 AATM Quality and Accreditation Working Group Webinar

“Critical Control Points in Blood Transfusion Services” Part 1

🗓️ Wednesday , 22 April 2026
🕒 15:00 India

Moderators:
- Dr. Gajendra Nath Gupta, President, AATM India Chapter
- Dr. Sadhna Mangwana, Co-Chairperson, AATM Quality and Accreditation Working Group

Chairpersons:
- Dr. Namal Bandara (Sri Lanka)
- Prof. Dr. Mazharul Hoque Tapan (Bangladesh)

🎤 Speaker:

Dr. V. S. Kiran Kolahalam (India)

Meeting ID: 84065151652

Passcode: 819617

Meeting link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84065151652?pwd=Iazt4FX53mXbeuUo9mgM35tPFuYIx5.1

📣 All are welcome to join!

16/04/2026

“As part of our partnership with IPFA, we are excited to invite all AATM members to register for the 32nd IPFA/PEI International Workshop on Surveillance and Screening of Blood-borne Pathogens.

The workshop takes place on 20–21 May 2026 at the Euskalduna Congress Centre in Bilbao, a dynamic city known for innovation, science, and culture. Expect two days of knowledge exchange and connection with experts from across the global microbiological transfusion safety community.”

📌 Register now and join us in Bilbao:
https://ipfa.nl/events/
ipfa-pei-32nd-international-workshop-on-surveillance-and-screening-of-blood-borne-pathogens/

02/04/2026

🔬 42nd NRL Workshop on Infectious Disease Testing
“Advancing infectious disease testing through innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact.”
📅 Event Logistics
Dates: 31 August – 2 September 2026

Venue: The Langham, Melbourne, Australia

Host: NRL – Science of Quality

🎯 Key Focus Areas
The program is designed for scientists and global experts to discuss the following critical pillars:

🩸 Blood Safety & Hepatitis – Ensuring the integrity of blood supplies and diagnostic accuracy.

🧬 Triple Elimination – Focused strategies for HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B.

🏥 Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) – Advancing diagnostics performed directly at the patient’s side.

💊 Antimicrobial Resistance & Stewardship – Combating drug-resistant pathogens through better testing.

🦠 Bacterial and Fungal Infections – Updates on emerging infectious threats.

🩺 Sexual Health – Comprehensive diagnostic approaches to STI management.

📩 Contact & Registration
📧 Email: [email protected]

🔗 LinkedIn: NRL - Science of Quality

15/02/2026

Join the AATM–AABB Joint Webinar on “Changes in AABB Fundamental Standards, 2nd Edition” by the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB).
Looking forward to an insightful session with Ms. Christine Vernasco Bales on advancing transfusion standards and patient safety.
📅 18th February 2026
🕓 4:30 PM CST | 10:30 GMT | 4:00 PM IST
Let’s learn, update, and lead in Transfusion Medicine. 🩸