Our Back to Basics 2026 series continues to build foundational knowledge in the HLA field by focusing on the scientific principles and technical details of various laboratory assays important in HLA and transplantation.  Sessions will be led by members of our experienced and dynamic technical training team, and aim to  support both newcomers and professionals seeking to refresh their knowledge regarding relevant testing technologies. Thermo Fisher Scientific aims to be your partner in education, as we share a passion for learning and innovation in the HLA and transplant field.

Meet The Instructors

James Jones, MSc, BSHIdip
Sr. Technical Training Specialist-Antibody

James Jones, MSc, BSHIdip

Sr. Technical Training Specialist-Antibody

Linda Olsen, MPH, CHS(ACHI), MLS(ASCP)CM 

Sr. Technical Training Specialist, Molecular

Linda Olsen, MPH, CHS(ACHI), MLS(ASCP)CM

Sr. Technical Training Specialist, Molecular

Joe Lim, BS, CHS (ACHI)  

Sr. Technical Training Specialist, NGS

Joe Lim, BS, CHS (ACHI)  

Sr. Technical Training Specialist, NGS

Maureen Montgomery, CHS (ACHI), MB (ASCP)CM  

Sr. Technical Training Specialist, NGS

Maureen Montgomery, CHS (ACHI), MB (ASCP)CM  

Sr. Technical Training Specialist, NGS

Shari Turner, CHS(ACHI) MB(ASCP)
Sr. Technical Training Specialist-Antibody

Shari Turner, CHS(ACHI) MB(ASCP)

Sr. Technical Training Specialist-Antibody

Moderator: Sarah MacLeod
Director, Customer Experience

Moderator: Sarah MacLeod

Director, Customer Experience

Agenda at a Glance
  • Complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC) for HLA
    Tuesday, January 13, 2026
    8:00 AM-9:00 AM PST
  • Flow Cytometric Crossmatch (FCXM) for HLA
    Tuesday, March 10, 2026
    8:00 AM-9:00 AM PST
  • Donor-derived cell-free DNA (cfDNA) for post-transplant monitoring
    Tuesday, May 12, 2026
    8:00 AM-9:00 AM PST
  • Chimerism for post-transplant monitoring
    Tuesday, July 21, 2026
    8:00 AM-9:00 AM PST
  • Detection of Non-HLA and other Biomarkers for post-transplant monitoring
    Tuesday, September 22, 2026
    8:00 AM-9:00 AM PST
  • Laboratory Automation and Sample Processing Devices
    Tuesday, November 10, 2026
    8:00 AM-9:00 AM PST