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Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion

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Overview

Vission/Mission

Goals

Thrust Areas

Team

Facilities

Research Contributions

Events

Accreditations

Overview

 

Established in 2022, the Department of Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion (IHBT) is dedicated to advancing the science of blood transfusion and immunohematology. With a focus on excellence, our NABH Accredited Blood Centre ensures the highest standards of safety and quality in blood banking practices. The department offers a comprehensive M.D. program in IHBT, with 13 seats available for aspiring specialists. Since its inception, we have proudly welcomed 3 students into this vital field, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to make significant contributions to healthcare. Our commitment to education, research, and patient care positions IHBT as a leader in blood transfusion medicine, striving to improve outcomes and enhance the well-being of patients in need.

 

Vision

"To be a leader in advancing immunohematology and blood transfusion research, education, and healthcare, ensuring safe and effective blood transfusion practices and cell therapies for the betterment of patients' lives."

 

Mission

  1. To ensure the well-being of patients by maintaining a safe, reliable, and economical supply of blood products while continuously improving and offering innovative hemotherapy and immunohematology services that contribute to their betterment.
  2. To promote research, education programs, innovations and global collaborations.
  3. To train and develop skilled professionals with latest knowledge and technological advancements,
  4. To foster a culture excellence, ethics, global values and lifelong learning.
  5. To uphold the highest standards of quality, accessibility, and operational efficiency in our daily operations.

 

Our Team


S.No Name of the Faculty Designation
1 Dr. Mayurika S Tyagi Professor & HOD
2 Dr. Sonu Jain Professor
3 Dr. Rajeev Goel Assistant Professor

Thrust Areas


  1.  Voluntary Blood Donation
  2.  Donor Wellness Programme 
  3.  Apheresis 
  4. Therapeutic procedures
  5. Immunohematology
  6.  Transfusion transmitted infections
  7.  Clinical transfusion therapy
  8.  Quality Assurance and Quality management system 
  9.  Haematology
  10.  Speciality Clinics Haematology- Paediatric and Adult
  11.  Molecular diagnostics
  12. Information management, automation, and regulatory systems
  13.  Research and development

Facilities


Donor Related:

  1. Blood donor counselling and notification.
  2. Whole blood collection- In house as well as in Voluntary blood donation camps.
  3.  Infectious markers screening (HBV, HCV, HIV, Syphilis & Malaria).
  4. Autologous blood donation.
  5.  Platelet-pheresis.
  6.  Plasmapheresis.
  7.  Granulocyte harvest.
  8. • Stem Cell Harvest.
  9. Product Related:
  10.  Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs)
  11. Packed Red Blood Cells- SAGM.
  12.  Packed Red Blood Cells- Washed.
  13.  Random Donor Platelets (RDPC).
  14. Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP).
  15.  Single Donor Apheresis Platelet (SDPC).
  16.  Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP).
  17.  Platelet Gel.
  18. Therapeutic Procedures:
  19.  Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE).
  20. Therapeutic Phlebotomy for Polycythaemia/ hemochromatosis.
  21. Immuno-haematology:
  22.  Blood grouping and Antibody screening.
  23. Crossmatching.
  24.  Direct Antiglobulin Testing (DAT).
  25.  Indirect Antiglobulin Testing (IAT).
  26.  Allo- Antibody Identification.
  27.  Resolution of Blood Group discrepancies.
  28.  Prenatal Evaluation.
  29.  Transfusion Reaction Workup.
  30.  Resolution of ABO Typing Discrepancies.
  31.  ABO and Rh Antibody Titration Studies.
  32.  Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemia (AIHA) Work up.
  33. Red Cell Phenotyping.

 

Research Contributions


  1. Several publications indexed in high impact peer reviewed journals.
  2. Three books published
  3. More than 21 chapters in edited books
  4. Award – Best published author in Reputed Books in Research/innovation/Academia
  5. Award – covid Warrior for contributions during the pandemic
  6. Assessor for NABH Blood Bank
  7. Coordinator - Student Research Cell of the University and is actively involved in conducting and motivating students for research.
  8. Trained faculty in Medical Education Technologies
  9. Trained Faculty in Basic courses in Biomedical Research
  10. Members of different subcommittees of Santosh University
  11. Various ongoing research projects

Events & Announcements


Celebration of Days and Interdisciplinary activities: The department celebrate various commemorative days and conducts various interdisciplinary academic activities throughout the year.

  1. Blood Donation Camp on 14th June 2023
  2. Interdisciplinary Academic Activities
  3. Training on Spectra Optia Apheresis Machine
  4. Training on Gel Card Technology

Also, add events with the posts shared recently on social media if required.

1. World Blood Donor Day – 14 June 2023 Activities

  1. Blood donation relay camp in collaboration with Student council and IMA MSN- 22 may to 14 june 23
  2. Poster presentation and Blood Donation camp by BMLT Interns – 3 June 23
  3. Blood Donation camp 14 june 23

2. Interdisciplinary Academic Activities

  1. World TB Day
  2. World Health day
  3. World Malaria day

3. Trainings

  1. Training on Apheresis 
  2. Training on Gel card technology
  3. Training on fully automated Immunohematology Analyzer

Accreditations


NABH Blood Bank