Tuberculosis Screening
Using Whole Blood Interferon Gamma Release Assays (IGRAs)
You are invited to join us for an educational workshop on the use of IGRAs in tuberculosis screening.
Enjoy a complimentary luncheon while distinguished speakers share their experiences on the implementation,
use, and benefits of QuantiFERON- TB Gold In- Tube (QFTTM).
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010
Time: 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: The Galt House
Address: 140 North Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 1.800.The Galt

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Guest Speakers

Michael A Pentella, Ph.D., SM(ASCP), CIC, D(ABMM), Associate Director, Infectious Disease Testing, University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory
Michael Pentella is the associate director for infectious disease testing at the University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory and is a clinical associate professor with the University of Iowa College of Public Health. He is certified as an American Board of Medical Microbiology Diplomate. Dr. Pentella is active in laboratory testing and infection control throughout the nation and serves on several committees.

Christian Stoeckigt, Ph.D., Director of Global Technical Services, Cellestis Inc.
Dr. Christian Stoeckigt, Director of Global Technical Services for Cellestis, comes from an extensive background in microbiology, immunology, and computer science. Actively involved in tuberculosis diagnostics for several years, Dr. Stoeckigt has expert knowledge of the QuantiFERON- TB Gold In-Tube (QFTTM) Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) and has managed the technical implementation of QFT on multiple levels worldwide.