Thalassemia Patient & Parent Conference 2011
The Thalassemia Foundation of Canada was proud to host the National Thalassemia Patient & Parent Conference on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 in Toronto. This event provided patients, parents and families an opportunity to network and learn more about thalassemia, chelation therapy, research & more. To view the conference presentations, please click here.
DATE: Sunday, November 6th, 2011
TIME: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
PLACE: Hyatt Regency on King, 370 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario
Topics for Discussion:
- Comprehensive Care
- Clinical Management
- Iron Overload and Chelation therapy
- Bones and Fertility
- Thalassemia Intermedia
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Blood Transfusion, Management & Protocol
- Cardiovascular: Assessment, Complications, Prevention & Management
International Guest Speaker:
Dr. Ali Taher, American University of Beirut
Lead Faculty:
Dr. Melanie Kirby, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
Dr. Richard Ward, Toronto General Hospital, UHN, Toronto
Canadian Experts:
- Dr. Jacob Pendergast, UHN, Toronto General Hospital
- Dr. Heather Ross, UHN, Toronto General Hospital
- Dr. Farzana Sayani, University of Calgary
- Dr. Madeleine Verhovsek, McMaster University
- Dr. John Wu, BC Children’s Hospital
For more information regarding the conference, contact: Riyad Elbard, riyad@thalassemia.ca
