Workshop
LeukAware
I Workshop on Childhood Leukemia Prevention
The Cátedra UAM-FOI is pleased to announce LeukAware, the inaugural workshop dedicated to the prevention of childhood leukemia. Scheduled for October 18th, 2024, in Madrid, Spain, this workshop aims to gather leading experts to explore and discuss cutting-edge strategies for preventing childhood leukemia.
Date: October 18th, 2024
Location: Madrid, Spain
Keynote speakers
Prof. Marina Pollán
Director of The Carlos III Health Institute (Spain)
Dr. Friederike Erdmann
Institute of Medical Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics (IMBEI), Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany
Prof. Isidro Sánchez
Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Cancer (IBMCC), Spain
Prof. Anindita Roy
University of Oxford, UK
Program schedule
Oct. 18th 2024
Opening
16:00–16:10 h.
Prof. Marina Pollán. Director, Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII). Madrid, Spain
Incidence differences in childhood leukemia worldwide
16:15–16:45 h.
Dr. Friederike Erdmann. Head, Division of Childhood Cancer Epidemiology, Institute of Medical Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics (IMBEI), University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany. Head of the German Childhood Cancer Registry, Mainz, Germany
From genetic predisposition to full-blown leukemia, lessons from murine models
16:45–17:15 h.
Prof. Isidro Sánchez. Full Professor CSIC, Instituto de Biologia Molecular y Celular del Cancer (IBMCC). Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). Salamanca, Spain
Coffe break
16:15–17:30 h.
Origin of leukemia in infants and children
17:30–18:00 h.
Prof. Anindita Roy. Professor of Paediatric Haematology, Department of Paediatrics. University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Round table
18:00–18:30 h.
Prof. Marina Pollán, moderator. All speakers, participants
Register now to secure your spot and stay tuned for additional updates!
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