On behalf of the EBMT, we are pleased to invite you to the Hemoglobinopathy Meeting, an almost institutional event once again taking place in Regensburg, Germany, from Wednesday, November 26, to Friday, November 28. This meeting is organized as the annual educational event of the Haemoglobinopathy Working Party (HWP) of the EBMT.
The meetings feature a broad range of topics that address nearly all aspects of sickle cell disease and thalassemia. Its highly interactive format, which includes round tables and plenty of space for controversial discussions, enables young investigators to engage in a dynamic process where innovative approaches arise from the ideas and experiences of the world’s leading experts in the field. Additionally, the informal atmosphere and enduring friendships within this group are almost palpable, offering an unparalleled experience that has persisted since the first meeting of this group in Regensburg in 2013.
The program has been designed to cover the main aspects of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of sickle cell disease and thalassemia. The meeting spans two days: the first half day will focus on a keynote lecture and new aspects of conventional therapies, along with the fascinating biology of the bone marrow niche. Thursday will mainly feature various aspects of gene therapy and transplantation, followed by a networking dinner. This day will also include the HWP business meeting, where proposals will be discussed and studies will be planned. Friday will conclude the program, primarily addressing alternative donor transplantation and the considerations of resource- limited countries.
In line with the scientific scope of the WPs and the educational goals of the courses, the meeting will provide participants with the opportunity to discuss and engage with all these experts during the sessions and social events. Furthermore, the meeting will include a one-and-a-half-day scientific program for the nurses group on Thursday and Friday.
This engaging scientific program will unite the world’s top experts in the field who are actively advancing our understanding of hemoglobinopathies.
Emanuele Angelucci - Haemoglobinopathies Working Party Chair
Josu de la Fuente - Haemoglobinopathies Working Party Secretary
Sandrine Bremathas - Haemoglobinopathies Working Party Nurse Representative
Selim Corbacioglu - Local organiser
Programme
To access the most recent version of the programme, kindly click on the “Preliminary Programme” when available.
The registration site will be published soon. Please refer to the above “Register” button when available.
Venue
The Educational Meeting will be held in Regensburg, Germany at the Marina Forum Regensburg, only in person.
Address: Johanna-Dachs-Straße 46, 93055 Regensburg, Germany.
About Regensburg
Located on the Danube River, the Old Town of Regensburg with Stadtamhof is an exceptional example of a central-European medieval trading centre, which illustrates an interchange of cultural and architectural influences. A notable number of buildings of outstanding quality testify to its political, religious, and economic significance from the 9th century.
How to get to the venue:
Freiburg is easily accessible from several major airports:
- Munich Airport (MUC) – approximately 1.5 hours by train
- Nuremberg Airport (NUE) – approximately 1.5 hours by train
Regensburg is well connected by Germany’s rail network. Direct trains run frequently from Munich, Nuremberg, and other major cities. The Marinaforum is a short bus, taxi, or 15-minute walk from Regensburg Hauptbahnhof (main station).
Travel and accommodation
Participants will be responsible for covering their travel and accommodation costs. The below map shows some accommodation options near the course's venue. Please note that EBMT does not manage hotel availability or set prices.
Important information
EBMT cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to the private property of participants. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.
Please ensure you have a valid passport/ID to travel to Germany. Should you need a VISA letter, you will be able to download it after the registration process. You can also find more information here: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/germany/visa/
We are pleased to announce that this educational course will be accredited by the EBAH-CME credits system.
In order to collect your EBAH-CME credits, we recommend that you create an EBAH-CME account by clicking here. By registering on the EBAH-CME website, you will have access to the record of all other events you have already been accredited for. After the meeting, an updated attendance list will be uploaded to the EBAH-CME website.
If you already have an account, you will receive an email to evaluate the course and claim your points. If after 15 days you have not received an email regarding your credits, please contact the EBMT Educational Events Unit at education.events@ebmt.org.
There are various opportunities to support this meeting. For more information, please email fundraising@ebmt.org to indicate your interest.
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