Queensland
2022 Meetings
ANZSOM/AFOEM branch meetings are held throughout the year.
Meeting dates for 2022 are as follows, more details coming soon:
- Sunday 20 - Wednesday 23 March, ANZSOM Annual Scientific Meeting 2022
- Thursday 2 June
- Thursday 4 August
- Thursday 6 October
- Thursday 1 December
In case you missed it.......
QLD Branch Council Members
Chairperson: Dr Angus Forbes
Secretary: Emma McCartney
Treasurer: Dr Therese McGrath
Nurse Representative: Emma McCartney
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Deficiencies and toxicities of metals and minerals on the full blood count
presented by Dr Aarya Murali
ANZSOM/AFOEM Joint QLD Branch Dinner Meeting
Presenter: Dr Aarya Murali, Haematology Lab Registrar, QML Pathology
Date: Thursday 2 June 2022
Time: 6.00 PM (for a 6.30 start)
Venue: United Service Club Queensland
183 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane
Cost: $85 ANZSOM/AFOEM members, $90 non-members
Register:
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This session will aim to cover the haematological manifestations of important deficiencies and toxicities in minerals and metals, that are encountered in clinical practice. The learning objectives for this session include:
- Overview of dietary trace elements and their metabolism
- Important mineral deficiencies and their impact on haematologic parameters
- Haematological effects of heavy metal poisoning
About the presenter - Dr Aarya Murali
Aarya Murali is a dual clinical and laboratory haematology advanced trainee who is currently working at QML Pathology. After graduating from James Cook University with an Academic Medal in Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) in 2016, Aarya commenced training at the Princess Alexandra Hospital where she completed her internship, residency, and basic physician training. Aarya is passionate about all aspects of clinical and laboratory haematology, and strives to maintain her consistent commitment to teaching and research, through her ongoing role as Associate Lecturer at the University of Queensland.
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