21st Annual
McMaster Hematology &
Thromboembolism Update
Agenda
All times are listed in Eastern Time (ET) *Agenda is subject to change
07:45 AM
Registration and Breakfast
(In-Person event)
08:15 – 08:30
Welcome and Introductions
08:30 – 08:50
What’s New in Hematology in 2025?
Ismail Raslan
08:50 – 09:00
Questions and Answers
09:00 – 09:20
What’s New in Thrombosis in 2025?
09:20 – 09:30
Questions and Answers
09:30 – 10:30
Panel Presentations: Diagnostics in Hematology
Three 20-minute presentations:
• Neutropenia (including Duffy null neutropenia) - Shreyash Dalmia
• Thrombocytosis - Siraj Mithoowani
• Elevated Ferritin - Nadia Gabarin
10:30 – 10:40
Questions and Answers
10:40 – 11:00
Morning Break
11:00 – 12:00
Hematology and Thrombosis – Morning Report
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch Break
13:00 – 13:45
Breakout Session 1
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1A: TM Testing and Indications
1B: Superficial Vein Thrombosis – Diagnosis and Treatment
1C: Diagnostic Approach to Lymphocytosis
13:45 – 14:30
Breakout Session 2
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2A: Diagnosing Thalassemia in Primary Care
2B: Portal Vein Thrombosis – When and How to Anticoagulate
2C: Drug-Induced Cytopenias
14:30 – 14:45
Afternoon Break
14:45 – 15:05
Update on Anticoagulation for Mechanical Heart Valves
15:05 – 15:15
Questions and Answers
15:15 – 15:35
Complement Dysregulation in Hematologic Disease
15:35 – 15:45
Questions and Answers
15:45 – 16:05
Iron Deficiency – Diagnosis and Treatment Options
16:05 – 16:15
Questions and Answers
16:15 – 16:30
Closing Remarks