Education Events
Labeling and Chain of Custody for IEC Products presented by Dr. Sarah Nikiforow
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
11:00 am ET, 15:00 GMT
Dr. Sarah Nikiforow from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute / Cell Manipulation Core Facility, will present Labeling and Chain of Identity and Custody for IEC Products. Dr. Nikiforow will review the IEC Standards related to labeling and chain of identity and custody and explain FACT expectations for clinical trial research product labeling and chain of custody from bench to bedside. In addition, she will describe how ISBT 128 coding and labeling can be used with commercial cellular therapy products.
Integration of Immune Effector Cellular Therapy into a FACT-Accredited Transplant Program presented by Dr. Carlos Bachier
June 17, 2020
11:00 am ET, 15:00 GMT
Dr. Carlos Bachier, Program Director and Processing Facility Director at Sarah Cannon Blood and Marrow Transplant Program in Nashville, will present Integration of Immune Effector Cellular Therapy into a FACT-Accredited Transplant Program. Dr. Bachier will begin by discussing the requirements for transplantation and immune effector cellular therapy. He will highlight opportunities and challenges when incorporating immune effector cellular therapy into an existing Quality Management Plan, and provide steps that can be taken to incorporate immune effector cellular therapy into a transplant program.
FACT Cord Blood Inspection & Accreditation Workshop
September 9, 2020
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
This training workshop is designed to explain the requirements for FACT accreditation of cord blood banks. FACT representatives will clarify the intent of the NetCord-FACT Standards, provide inspectors tips for conducting inspections, and assist programs in organizing and preparing for the accreditation process.
The workshop includes an applicant and inspector training track. The applicant track will begin with an overview of the FACT accreditation process and continue with hands-on activities to guide the applicant through the accreditation process.
The inspector training track is required for all inspector trainees. This track is designed to walk the trainee through the entire inspection experience; from the moment the inspector accepts an inspection assignment through submitting the inspection report. Each trainee will receive their own checklist accompanied by applicable inspection documents. In order to attend this track, you must be pre-approved as an inspector trainee. Inspector trainees have required assignments to complete before attending the workshop.
Apply to train as a FACT inspector. If approved, you can attend the workshop FREE of charge!
This is an excellent opportunity to network with the cord blood community and learn from experts in cord blood banking. We encourage banks to send multiple personnel to be able to attend both the applicant and inspector training track!
