HLA from Benchtop to Bedside

HLA from Benchtop to Bedside provides the reader with a comprehensive, concise and thoroughly up-to-date book on all aspects of the HLA system, including new techniques and methodologies. Each chapter begins with bullet point lists of principle learning points, including comprehensive references and validated links to international resources. Written by a diverse range of international academics for professionals, researchers, undergraduate and graduate students, this book is ideal for organ and stem cell transplant professionals, histocompatibility laboratory professionals and staff, medical residents and fellows on transplant services, medical students, and students in clinical laboratory science. The book's author, Dr. Arthur Bradley Eisenbrey, is an experienced transplant pathologist who has held significant academic and leadership positions in the field. - Reviews current knowledge surrounding the HLA system - Covers current methodologies and utilization of histocompatibility testing - Authored by a leader in the field of histocompatibility and transfusion medicine

Arthur Bradley Eisenbrey, MD, PhD is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology, Wayne State University School of Medicine and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Health Sciences. Semi-retired Transplant Immunologist and Specialist in Transfusion Medicine. He formerly directed Immunogenetics (HLA) laboratories at the Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, Gift of Life Michigan and Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI. Retired as a Colonel in the reserves of the United States Air Force. Board Certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology with subspecialty Board Certification in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine. Has served as chairperson of national committees of the AABB and College of American Pathologists (CAP) and continues to serve as a laboratory inspector for the CAP.