GANSID Congress 2026 Program
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GANSID Congress 2026
Day 1
Friday, October 23
6:00 - 5:30 PM
Registration
Registration Desk Open
8:00 - 8:30 AM
Opening
Official Opening & Welcome Ceremony
8:35 - 9:35 AM
Plenary Session
Updates in Non-Factor Therapies in Hemophilia
- Balancing Bleeding & Clotting: Thrombosis Risk in Evolving Hemophilia Treatment
- Innovations in Hemophilia: From Rebalancing Agents to Gene Therapy
- Non-Factor Approaches: Mechanisms, Efficacy & Safety
Speakers
Dr. Alok Srivastava (India) •Dr. Johnny Mahlangu (South Africa)
Moderator
Dr. Cecil Ross (India)
9:40 - 10:00 AM
Coffee Break
Coffee Break / Networking
10:00 - 11:00 AM
⇔ Parallel Sessions
Abstract Presentation Block A
Speakers
Selected Abstract Authors
Moderator
Dr. Deepika Darbari (Canada)
Abstract Presentation Block B
Speakers
Selected Abstract Authors
Moderator
Mr. Prabhat Sinha (India)
Abstract Presentation Block C
Speakers
Selected Abstract Authors
Moderator
Dr. Shabnam Arsiwala (USA)
11:05 - 12:05 PM
⇔ Parallel Sessions
Industry Symposium (Sponsor-Led)
Speakers
Industry Speakers
Moderator
TBC
GANSID Mentorship Program: Two Years of Advancing Clinician Capacity Building
- Reflections from a GANSID Mentor & Mentee
Speakers
Dr. Prantar Chakrabarti (India) •Dr. Shabnam Arsiwala (USA)
Moderator
Ms. Lanre Tunji-Ajayi (Canada)
Advances in Thrombosis Management: From Anticoagulation to Emerging Targeted Therapies
- Current anticoagulation strategies and clinical challenges (including real-world implementation and special populations)
- Emerging targeted therapies (e.g., factor XI/XIa inhibitors, novel pathways)
Speakers
Dr. Jameela Sathar (Malaysia) •Dr. Vasiliki Danilatou (Cyprus)
Moderator
Dr. Len Valentino (USA)
12:05 - 1:30 PM
Lunch
Lunch / Exhibition Hall + Interactive Poster Viewing Session
1:30 - 2:30 PM
Plenary Session
Aging Well with Thalassemia: Navigating the Transition from Pediatric to Adult & Geriatric Care
- Efficacy & Safety of Novel Agents in Thalassemia Treatment
- Bridging Gaps in Transitioning Thalassemia Programs — Pediatric to Adult & Geriatric Care
- Transition Through Aging
Speakers
Dr. Shruti Kakkar (India) •Dr. Ratna Sharma (India) •Ms. Ms. Alejandra Watson (USA)
Moderator
Dr. Mandy Yap (Malaysia)
2:35 - 3:35 PM
⇔ Parallel Sessions
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
- Advances in Screening, Diagnosis, and Risk Stratification
- Drug-Induced Haemolysis in G6PD Deficiency
Speakers
Dr. Angelo Minucci (Italy) •Dr. Yaddanapudi Ravindranath (USA)
Moderator
Dr. Adekunle Adekile (Nigeria)
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
- Advances in Diagnosis, Management, and Systemic Therapies
Speakers
Dr. Raj Kasthuri (USA)
Moderator
Dr. Caterina Minniti (USA)
Beyond Trait Status: Understanding Health Risks in Hemoglobinopathies and Bleeding Disorders Trait
Patient Engagement
- Genetic Counselling and Family Planning in Hemoglobinopathy Traits
- Health Risks and Clinical Implications of Sickle Cell Trait
- Patient Organizations' Role in Reducing Unplanned Bleeding Disorders Births
Speakers
Dr. Catherine Chunda-Liyoka (Zambia) •Dr. Marimilia Pita (Brazil) •Andrea Trinidad (Philippines)
Moderator
Dr. Samuel Mbunya (Kenya)
3:35 - 3:55 PM
Coffee Break
Coffee Break / Networking
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Plenary Session
Blood Health is Bone Health
- Blood Health in Inherited Blood Disorders
- Osteoporosis - A Neglected Consequence of Blood Disorders
Speakers
Dr. Jameela Sathar (Malaysia) •Dr. Lynn Azura (Malaysia)
Moderator
Dr. Johnny Mahlangu (South Africa)
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Networking
Ancillary Meetings
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GANSID Congress 2026
Day 2
Saturday, October 24
7:00 - 6:30 PM
Registration
Registration Desk Open
8:00 - 9:00 AM
⇔ Parallel Sessions
Comprehensive Approaches to Iron Overload Prevention in Thalassemia
- Clinical Impact of Ineffective Erythropoiesis & Anemia
- Stepwise Laboratory Evaluation of Thalassemia
- Iron Toxicity in Thalassemia: Key Concepts in Iron Overload Management
Speakers
Dr. Mandy Yap (Malaysia) •Dr. Sitalakshmi Subramanian (India) •Dr. Nita Radhakrishnan (India)
Moderator
Dr. Suman Jain (India)
Diagnostic Pitfalls in Mild and Atypical Hereditary Spherocytosis & Red Cell Membrane Disorder
- Modern Diagnostic Approaches to Hereditary Spherocytosis and Overlapping Membrane Disorders
- Atypical and Mild Presentations of Red Cell Membrane Disorders: Avoiding Misdiagnosis in Clinical Practice
Speakers
Dr. Theodosia Kalfa (USA) •Dr. Reena Das (India)
Moderator
Dr. Dipty Jain (India)
Legal Issues in Medical Practice - Current Perspectives
Speakers
Dr. Heena Tabassum (India)
Moderator
Dr. Akshat Jain (USA)
9:05 - 10:05 AM
Plenary Session
Comprehensive Management of Pregnancy in Sickle Cell Disease: Therapeutic Strategies & Maternal-Fetal Outcomes
- Hydroxyurea, Transfusion & Beyond: Treatment Decisions in Pregnancy with SCD
- Pregnancy in SCD: Optimizing Maternal & Fetal Outcomes
Speakers
Dr. Tulika Seth (India) •Dr. Eugene Oteng Ntim (UK)
Moderator
Dr. Biree Andemariam (USA)
10:05 - 10:25 AM
Coffee Break
Coffee Break / Networking
10:25 - 11:35 AM
⇔ Parallel Sessions
Abstract Presentation Block D
Speakers
Selected Abstract Authors
Moderator
Dr. Mbunya Misiani (Kenya)
Abstract Presentation Block E
Speakers
Selected Abstract Authors
Moderator
Dr. Manisha Madkaikar (India)
Abstract Presentation Block F
Speakers
Selected Abstract Authors
Moderator
Dr. Jacob Pendergrast (Canada)
11:40 - 12:40 PM
⇔ Parallel Sessions
Industry Symposia
Speakers
Industry Speakers
Moderator
TBC
Inclusive Clinical Trials for Global Impact: The Role of GANSID in Driving Change
- Designing Inclusive Clinical Trials in Rare Hematological Disorders: From Eligibility Criteria to Real-World Representation
- Global Equity in Hematology Trials: Bridging Gaps in Access, Participation, and Impact
Speakers
Dr. Fenella Kirkham (UK) •Dr. Catherine Chunda-Liyoka (Zambia)
Moderator
Dr. Vasiliki Danilatou (Cyprus)
Von Willebrand Disease in the 21st Century
- VWD: The Global Challenge
- Integrating Molecular Science with Clinical Care
Speakers
Dr. Len Valentino (USA) •Dr. Sitalakshmi Subramanian (India)
Moderator
Dr. Jameela Sathar (Malaysia)
12:40 - 2:00 PM
Lunch
Lunch / Exhibition Hall + Interactive Poster Viewing Session
2:00 - 3:15 PM
Plenary Session
Addressing Pain in Inherited Blood Disorders: From Acute Crises to Chronic Care
- Beyond Opioids: Modern Pharmacological Management of Chronic Pain
- Rethinking Pain Care: Non-Pharmacological Interventions in SCD
- Understanding the Lived Experience of Pain in Hemophilia
Speakers
Dr. Tulika Seth (India) •Dr. Deepika Darbari (USA) •Prem Alva (India)
Moderator
Dr. Baba Inusa (UK)
3:20 - 4:20 PM
⇔ Parallel Sessions
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Aplastic Anemia
- HSCT in Aplastic Anemia: Patient Selection, Timing & Outcomes
- Evolving Indications & Outcomes in Aplastic Transplantation
Speakers
Dr. Radhika Setti (India) •Dr. Akshat Jain (USA)
Moderator
Dr. Olivier Hermine (France)
Pipeline Therapies for Inherited Blood Disorders
- Pipeline Therapies: What Is The Need?
- Investigational Therapies for SCD & Thalassemia
- Investigational Therapies for Inherited Bleeding Disorders
Speakers
Dr. Biree Andemariam (USA) •Dr. Miguel Abboud (Lebanon) •Dr. Alok Srivastava (India)
Moderator
Dr. Biree Andemariam (USA)
Expanding Access to Innovative & Curative Therapies in IBDs within the WHO UHC Framework
Patient Engagement
- Patient Experiences with Innovative and Curative Therapies Across Health Systems
- From Advocacy to Policy: Leveraging the WHO UHC Framework to Drive Equitable Access for IBD Communities
Speakers
Mr. Carl Lander (UK) •Mr. Lalit Pargi (India) •Ms. Anubha Taneja (India)
Moderator
Dr. Len Valentino (USA)
4:25 - 4:45 PM
Coffee Break
Coffee Break / Networking
4:50 - 5:50 PM
Plenary Session
One Data Platform, Many Voices: Co-Creating a Global Registry for Sickle Cell Disease
- Update on the GANSID SCD Global Registry
- The Indian Experience is Setting up an SCD Registry
- Real-Life Challenges in Establishing an SCD Registry
Speakers
Dr. Adekunle Adekile (Nigeria) •Dr. Bhupesh Jain (India) •Dr. Catherine Chunda-Liyoka (Zambia)
Moderator
Dr. Adekunle Adekile (Nigeria)
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Networking
Networking Reception
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GANSID Congress 2026
Day 3
Sunday, October 25
07:00 - 4:00 PM
Registration
Registration Desk Open
8:00 - 9:00 AM
⇔ Parallel Sessions
Redefining Diagnosis & Management in Inherited Thrombocytopenia
- Recognizing Inherited Thrombocytopenia: Diagnosis, Clinical Clues & First-Line Lab Tests
- Management Essentials: When to Treat, When to Refer & Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Speakers
Dr. Nita Radhakrishnan (India) •Dr. Michele Lambert (USA)
Moderator
Dr. Dipty Jain (India)
Inflammation & Complement Activation: Mechanistic Drivers of Disease Severity in SCD
- Inflammation & Complement in SCD: Drivers of Vaso-Occlusion & Organ Damage
- Genetic Modifiers of the SCD Phenotype
Speakers
Dr. Olivier Hermine (France) •Prof. Adekunle Adekile (Nigeria)
Moderator
Dr. Caterina Minniti (USA)
Disparities in Access to Lifelong Care for Thalassemia: A Global Lens
- Bridging Gaps in Access to Diagnosis, Transfusion & Treatment Across High- & Low-Resource Settings
- Resolving System-Level Barriers to Continuity of Care
Speakers
Dr. Jagdish Chandra (India) •Dr. Ravindra Kumar (India)
Moderator
Mr. Chandrakant Agrawal (India)
9:05 - 10:05 AM
Plenary Session
Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Clinical Practice: Opportunities & Challenges in Inherited Blood Disorders Care
- Can AI Improve Clinical Care in Inherited Blood Disorders? From Diagnosis to Decision-Making
- Can We Trust AI in Rare Hematology? Ethical Challenges in Inherited Blood Disorders
Speakers
Prof. Prantar Chakrabarti (India) •Dr. Vasiliki Danilatou (Cyprus)
Moderator
Dr. Vasiliki Danilatou (Cyprus)
10:05 - 10:25 AM
Coffee Break
Coffee Break / Networking
10:25 - 11:35 AM
⇔ Parallel Sessions
Abstract Presentation Block G
Speakers
Selected Abstract Authors
Moderator
Dr. Len Valentino (Canada)
Abstract Presentation Block H
Speakers
Selected Abstract Authors
Moderator
Mr. Carl Lander (UK)
Abstract Presentation Block I
Speakers
Selected Abstract Authors
Moderator
Dr. G. Padma (India)
11:35 - 12:35 PM
⇔ Parallel Sessions
Industry Symposium (Sponsor-Led)
Speakers
Industry Speaker(s)
Moderator
TBC
Clinical & Operational Challenges in Blood Safety: Balancing Demand, Supply & Patient Outcomes
- Hemovigilance & Transfusion Safety: From Adverse Event Reporting to Quality Improvement
- Blood Supply Shortfalls in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Structural Barriers & Pragmatic Solutions
Speakers
Dr. Manisha Shivastava (India) •Dr. Jacob Pendergrast (Canada)
Moderator
Ms. Vinita Srivastava (India)
Targeted Therapy in Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency: PK Activators & Beyond
- Genetic therapies - the platinum standard, but even rarer
- PK activators, their function, and impact
Speakers
Dr. Yaddanapudi Ravindranath (USA) •Mr. Carl Lander (UK)
Moderator
Ms. Alejandra Watson (USA)
12:35 - 1:35 PM
Lunch
Lunch / Exhibition Hall + Interactive Poster Viewing Session
1:35 - 2:35 PM
Plenary Session
Cardiopulmonary & Renal Complications in Sickle Cell Disease
- Renal Screening: Early Detection & Management Strategies
- Pulmonary Hypertension & Recognition & Management of Acute Chest Syndrome in SCD
Speakers
Dr. Dipty Jain (India) •Dr. Elizabeth Klings (USA)
Moderator
Dr. Baba Inusa (UK)
2:40 - 3:40 PM
⇔ Parallel Sessions
Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes: From Molecular Pathogenesis to Curative Strategies
- Key Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
- From Diagnosis to Cure: Management & Curative Options Including Transplant & Emerging Therapies
Speakers
Dr. Cecil Ross (India) •Dr. Miguel Abboud (Lebanon)
Moderator
Dr. Radhika Setti (India)
Emerging & Long-Term Toxicities of Gene & Cell Therapies: What Clinicians Need to Know
- Early & Delayed Toxicities: Identifying, Monitoring & Managing Adverse Effects
- Safety, Surveillance & Risk Mitigation: Long-Term Follow-Up & Registries
Speakers
Dr. Akshat Jain (USA) •Dr. Julie Makani (Tanzania)
Moderator
Dr. Caterina Minniti (USA)
Advancing Social Justice & Human Rights in Inherited Blood Disorders: Addressing Work, Disability & Social Participation
Patient Engagement
- Resolving Employment Barriers, Advancing Disability Rights, and Workplace Inclusion in Inherited Blood Disorders (IBD)
- Social Justice Framework: Rights, Recognition, and Representation in IBD
- Beyond the Disease: Social Participation, Community Belonging, and Quality of Life in IBD Communities
Speakers
Ms. Vinita Srivastava (India) •Mr. Kareem Karassery (India) •Mr. Delaney Hines (Canada)
Moderator
Dr. Mary Ampoomah (Ghana)
3:45 PM
Coffee Break
Presentation Theatre, Coffee & Networking