12th Annual Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Conference
(ASCAT)

About

The Annual Scientific Conference on Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia is one of the must attend events of the year for consultants and specialist psychologists, nurses, scientists and all relevant experts. The event is an ideal opportunity to see the latest advances in diagnosis, treatment and emerging fields in haemoglobinopathies. It is an opportunity to interact on the latest advances in clinical care, transition services and emerging new therapies including updates for curative treatment options. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to show case your work through abstracts (oral and posters) and to network with leading and cutting edge practitioners.

This year’s theme is ‘Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassaemia: Bridging the Gap in Care and Research in order to improve outcomes for patients living with the disorders’. To highlight key basic science, clinical and translation research in haemoglobinopathies including the mechanisms of chronic complications and end organ damage. Understanding the impact of the disorders on patients, families and communities, using current knowledge to transform and strengthen health systems to benefit the individual patients, to avail them with current and new therapies.

This will include lectures and networking opportunities to improve understanding of the health outcomes and health care system utilisation patterns of people with SCD, to increase evidence for public health programs, and to establish cost-effective practices to improve and extend the lives of people with SCD.

Highlights

World-renowned experts in the field of Sickle-cell and Thalassaemia
Abstract presentations and poster presentation for early stage and established researchers
Webinars for prime-time lectures and debate
Exhibition
20 CPD/CME points
Networking opportunities with more than 200 professionals

Steering Committee

L-R: Dr. Baba Inusa (chair and conference director); Dr. Biree Andemariam; Dr. Andrew Campbell; Dr. Raffaella Colombatti; Dr. Rachel Kesse-Adu; Dr. Marsha Treadwell