We present five eminent speakers and an opportunity to ask questions of them as an expert panel, coupled with some flexible time to talk informally to other delegates, our organisers, and those experts. Please note that it is possible that programme details may have to change due to circumstance beyond our control, but we will always ensure that any changes do not impact on the quality of the event.
- 09:00 Venue open, coffee and tea available
- 09:55 Convene, welcome, housekeeping
- 10:00 Mr Howard Don, Trustee and Past President, Haemochromatosis International
- Introduction to the day
- 10:10 Speaker Dr Jeremy Shearman
- The basics of Genetic Haemochromatosis and the meaning behind your blood tests
- 10:40 Speaker Dr Janice Atkins
- Genetic Haemochromatosis: What it means for your health
- 11:10 Refreshment and comfort break
- 11:40 Special Session
- Venesection: THE treatment for iron overload
- Theory and practise, what you need to know
- Presented jointly by a scientist and a lead venesection clinician
- Includes an opportunity to ask questions about this particularly important topic
- Presented by Dr Prabhsimran Singh and Kim Hicks RN
- 12:25 Lunch
- 13:30 Reconvene
- 13:35 Speaker Professor Patrick Kiely
- Update on Haemochromatosis Arthropathy, classification criteria and the role of iron
- 14:05 Speaker Dr Jeremy Shearman
- Future developments for Genetic Haemochromatosis
- 14:55 Refreshment and comfort break
- 15:25 Facilitated Q&A session with our expert panel
- 16:55 Closing comments
- 17:00 Informal time with refreshments available
- 18:00 Event close
We have been asked to vacate the meeting space by 18:00 but the public bar will remain open where delegates are welcome to continue conversations.