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OPTIMAL CRE @optimal-cre.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A huge thank you from OPTIMAL CRE to everyone who made our first joint Open Meeting with @bloodsynergy.bsky.social d Synergy such a success. Thank you for being part of it and for continuing to make our community one that is committed to collaboration, learning and improving patient outcomes 👏

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OPTIMAL CRE @optimal-cre.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Final reminder for our OPTIMAL CRE webinar on the 10 July, 4–5pm AEST / 8–9am CEST ⏰ We’ll explore European immunoglobulin management approaches, ongoing supply challenges, and emerging real-world evidence on what patients prioritise when considering prophylaxis options: lnkd.in/gf6T8saU

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OPTIMAL CRE @optimal-cre.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Join Dr Laura Fanning on the 10 July 4-5pm AEST / 8-9am CEST for her presentation "Patient preferences for infection prophylaxis in haematological malignancies: preliminary findings from a discrete choice experiment". Register: events.humanitix.com/immunoglobul... #BloodCancer #TransfusionMedicine

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OPTIMAL CRE @optimal-cre.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Join Dr Cynthia So-Osman on the 10 July 4-5pm AEST / 8-9am CEST for her presentation "Gaining insight in Immunoglobulin demand in Europe". Register now: lnkd.in/gf6T8saU

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OPTIMAL CRE @optimal-cre.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

We are delighted to welcome Dr Marie Ishida to the team 🎉 She brings a wealth of expertise in global health and health policy research and is currently completing a PhD in Public Health at the University of Melbourne. Her fellowship is supported by the Kawasaki Disease Foundation - lnkd.in/gva6ctdC

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OPTIMAL CRE @optimal-cre.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

June is Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Awareness month and we want to share the Art with Heart Auction - raising awareness and funds for this rare autoimmune neuromuscular disorder. 📅 Live: 22–28 June 2026 🔗 lnkd.in/gh_WN9sF #MyastheniaGravis #Automimune #Awareness #NeuromuscularDisorder

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OPTIMAL CRE @optimal-cre.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

As global immunoglobulin supply pressures continue, what can Australia learn from international policy and supply approaches, and emerging evidence in patient-centred research? Register here to join our free, upcoming webinar: events.humanitix.com/immunoglobul...

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OPTIMAL CRE @optimal-cre.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The provisional program for the 2026 Blood Synergy & OPTIMAL CRE Open Meeting is now available. 🗓️ Mon 24th August ⏰ 9:00am - 4:30pm AEST 📍Zinc @ Federation Square, Melbourne + online Register now: events.humanitix.com/synergy-optimal-open-meeting-2026 @bloodsynergy.bsky.social

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OPTIMAL CRE @optimal-cre.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

📢 Program snapshot for our 2026 Open Meeting co-hosted by the @bloodsynergy.bsky.social is now available. Everyone with an interest in blood transfusion and immunoglobulin use is invited to attend in-person or online. Full program coming soon! 👉 Register: events.humanitix.com/synergy-opti...

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OPTIMAL CRE @optimal-cre.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

We’re excited to partner with the Blood Synergy for our Annual Open Meeting - bringing together researchers, clinicians and lived experience to rethink immunoglobulin use and blood transfusion. 🗓️ 24 Aug 2026 📍 Melbourne and online 👉 Register: events.humanitix.com/synergy-optimal-open-meeting-2026

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OPTIMAL CRE @optimal-cre.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

📢 A research fellowship jointly supported by OPTIMAL and the Kawasaki Disease Foundation is now open! The role will focus on understanding how access to and timing of immunoglobulin therapy influences clinical and economic outcomes in Kawasaki disease. 👉 Read more and apply here: bit.ly/3P0M3Ek

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OPTIMAL CRE @optimal-cre.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

On Rare Disease Day, conditions like Kawasaki disease and Myasthenia gravis remind us why equitable access to immunoglobulin therapy matters. At OPTIMAL, we’re ensuring it is used effectively and sustainably to improve clinical outcomes. optimalcre.org kdfoundation.org.au myastheniaalliance.org.au

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OPTIMAL CRE @optimal-cre.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

🎉 We’re pleased to welcome Jamie Jackson, as a new OPTIMAL-supported PhD candidate at the University of Queensland. 🔍 His research will focus on optimising immunoglobulin dosing in blood cancer care, using pharmaceutical principles and modeling. We’re delighted to have you on board Jamie! 👏

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OPTIMAL CRE @optimal-cre.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Today, on International Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day, we share the Top 10 KD Questions, raised by families and health professionals at last year’s Information Day, hosted with the KD Foundation and MCRI. 🔗 Read the Top 10 questions: www.optimalcre.org/news kdfoundation.org.au/top-10-kd-qu...

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OPTIMAL CRE @optimal-cre.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Join us this month for two online events that build capability across immunoglobulin research and care. 💡 Essentials of Health Economics in Immunoglobulin Use Workshop 🕐 10 Nov 1–3pm 🧠 Introduction to Myasthenia Gravis Webinar 🕒 24 Nov 3–4:30pm Learn more & register: www.optimalcre.org/events

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OPTIMAL CRE @optimal-cre.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

At the OPTIMAL Centre of Research Excellence, we’re partnering with people affected by blood cancer to improve research and care in infection prevention and immunoglobulin therapy. To learn more about our studies, participate, or to invite others, please visit: www.optimalcre.org/get-involved

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OPTIMAL CRE @optimal-cre.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

📢 Happening this week! Join us on Friday 1 August as we explore key challenges and innovative approaches to improving immunoglobulin use. View the program and register now for the OPTIMAL CRE Inaugural Open Meeting in Melbourne or online: 👉 OPTIMALCRE2025.eventbrite.com.au

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OPTIMAL CRE @optimal-cre.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

💡 Speaker Spotlight Prof Erica Wood is a transfusion medicine specialist leading the OPTIMAL CRE, a national collaboration focused on improving immunoglobulin use. Hear her speak at KD Information Day! MCRI Melb + online Sat 19 July | 9am-4pm Register 👉 KD-Information-Day.eventbrite.com.au

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OPTIMAL CRE @optimal-cre.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

💡 Speaker Spotlight Prof David Burgner is a pediatric infectious diseases physician who leads the Inflammatory Origins Group at MCRI. On Kawasaki Disease Info Day, he’ll speak on diagnosis and treatment. MCRI Melb + online Sat 19 July | 9am-4pm Register 👉 KD-Information-Day.eventbrite.com.au

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OPTIMAL CRE @optimal-cre.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Registration for the OPTIMAL CRE Inaugural Open Meeting in Melbourne is now open! Join patients, clinicians and researchers on 1 August as we explore key challenges and innovative approaches to improving immunoglobulin use. 👉 Register in person or online now: OPTIMALCRE2025.eventbrite.com.au

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OPTIMAL CRE @optimal-cre.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Join us for Kawasaki Disease Info Day! 🗓️ Sat 19 July 2025 | 9am-4pm 📍Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Melbourne & online 🎗️ A free event for patients, families & health practitioners to hear from experts and the Kawasaki Disease Foundation Register now 👉 kd-information-day.eventbrite.com.au

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OPTIMAL CRE @optimal-cre.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Interested in immunoglobulin use and clinical research? Join us for the OPTIMAL CRE Inaugural Meeting! 🗓️ 1st August 2025 📍In Melbourne + online Patients and clinicians will discuss key challenges and approaches to improving immunoglobulin use. Registration and program coming soon! optimalcre.org

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OPTIMAL CRE @optimal-cre.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Welcome to the OPTIMAL Bluesky account! We are an NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence bringing together patients, researchers and health professionals to generate the new knowledge and research capacity required to design, build and implement better systems for delivering #immunoglobulin therapy.

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