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15th Annual Conference of the SSBMT / EBMT Highlights
15th Annual Conference of the SSBMT / EBMT Highlights & the 13th Annual Saudi Hem/Onc Nurses Conference
Event Dates: 15 May 2026 - 16 May 2026
To review program:
https://tawasolevents.com/15ssbmt.pdf
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This video covers the 15th Annual Conference of the SSBMT (Saudi Society of Blood and Marrow Transplantation) and EBMT (European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation) Highlights, held from May 15–16, 2026. The program features various sessions focusing on hematopoietic cell transplantation, cellular and gene therapy, and nursing education in these specialized fields.
Key Highlights So Far (0:00 - 6:15:32):
Introduction to SSBMT: The conference began with an introduction to the SSBMT, emphasizing its role in advancing transplantation science and international collaboration with the EBMT (19:53 - 21:44).
Transplant Medicine & Novel Agents:
Experts discussed the use of ATG (Anti-thymocyte globulin) and immunosuppressive strategies post-transplant (55:34 - 1:01:12).
Insights were provided on integrating novel agents and allogeneic transplant in myelofibrosis treatment (1:01:20 - 1:34:47).
The management of PNH (Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria) and the role of complement inhibitors were reviewed (1:34:55 - 2:01:05).
Gene Therapy Updates: A session on gene editing for sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent thalassemia showcased significant improvements in patient outcomes, including high rates of freedom from vaso-occlusive crises (2:46:14 - 3:12:00).
Transplant-Associated Complications: Presentations covered managing HLH (Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis) after CAR-T therapy (3:15:10 - 3:40:22) and understanding TA-TMA (Transplant-Associated Thrombotic Microangiopathy), highlighting the importance of early detection and complement-mediated management (3:40:28 - 3:57:51).
Nursing Education & Professional Development:
The EBMT nurses group highlighted their new certification exam and educational resources available for transplant nurses (5:22:15 - 5:35:15).
Awards were presented for the best abstracts in adult and pediatric nursing research (5:35:40 - 5:49:15).
Sessions explored the impact of novel therapies on nursing education and the necessity of tailored, competency-based training strategies (6:18:37 - 6:39:52).
Continuing Content:
The latter part of the video includes sessions on sickle cell transplant rates (7:26:16 - 7:43:18) and nursing experiences with cellular and bispecific antibody therapies (7:43:23 onwards), followed by discussions on expanding bone marrow transplant access to support Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 (8:23:51 onwards).