NEWS & EVENTS
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NHLBI's Annual Sickle Cell Disease Research Meeting

August 12 - 14 , 2024
William H. Natcher Conference Center, building #45
45 Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892
August 12, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
August 13, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET
August 14, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET

Description

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), will organize the Annual NHLBI Sickle Cell Disease Research Meeting from August 12-14, 2024. This comprehensive 3-day hybrid meeting will provide a unique platform for researchers, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to discuss the latest research findings and innovations in sickle cell disease. The meeting will feature engaging presentations and discussions about ongoing research and new developments in the scientific and clinical aspects of the disease. The event will also allow participants to interact with other investigators and NHLBI program staff to exchange ideas, collaborate, and network. The NHLBI Sickle Cell Disease Research Meeting is a must-attend event for anyone interested in sickle cell disease research and its clinical implications.

  • In-Person and hybrid Registration closes: July 22, 2024, at 5:00 PM EST 
  • Virtual Registration closes: August 5, 2024, at 5:00 PM EST 

NIH Videocast Links:

Day 1: https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=54991 
Day 2: https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=54992 
Day 3: https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=54993 

For questions please email NHLBIWorkshopSupport@nih.gov with "Annual Sickle Cell Disease Research Meeting" in the subject line.

Individuals with disabilities who need Sign Language Interpreters and/or reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, or those that may have questions please contact Brittney Villafana and Rashawn Jones at NHLBIWorkshopSupport@nih.gov. Requests need to be made five (5) days in advance.