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Agenda

All times are listed in Eastern Time (ET) *Agenda is subject to change

08:15–08:30
Welcome and Introductions

08:30–08:50
What’s New in Hematology in 2026

08:50–09:00
Question and Answer

09:00–09:20
What’s New in Thrombosis in 2026

09:20–09:30
Question and Answer

09:30–10:30
 

Panel Presentations: Diagnostic Tests in Hematology

 

Three 20-minute presentations:


• How to Interpret an SPEP
• How to Tell if My Patient is Hemolyzing
• How to Work Up Erythrocytosis

10:30–10:40
Question and Answer

10:40–11:00
Morning Break and Visit Exhibitors

11:00–12:00
Hematology and Thrombosis “Morning Report”

12:00–13:00
Networking Lunch

 

13:00–13:45

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Breakout Session 1

 

1A: Managing Anticoagulant-Associated Bleeding

 

1B: VTE in Pregnancy

 

1C: Myelodysplastic Syndrome

 

13:45–13:50
Room Transfer

 

 

13:50–14:35
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Breakout Session 2

 

2A: Direct Oral Anticoagulant Pearls: Which Drug to Choose, and When?

 

2B: Hematologic Abnormalities in Pregnancy That Should Be Referred

 

2C: B12 Deficiency: Who to Test, How to Screen, and How to Treat?

 

14:35–14:50
Afternoon Break and Visit Exhibitors

 

14:50–15:10
Anti-PF4 Disorders

 

15:10–15:20
Question and Answer

 

15:20–15:40
Hematologic Manifestations of Rheumatologic Disease

 

15:40–15:50
Question and Answer

 

15:50–16:10
Iron Deficiency Diagnostic Updates

 

16:10–16:20
Question and Answer

 

16:20–16:30
Closing Remarks

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