1st Thalassemia Support Foundation Conference

Over 50 patients, parents, loved ones, and members of the medical community attended the 1st Annual TSF Conference. Attendees learned about the new oral chelator, Exjade, along with other important topics in the Thalassemia community. Guest speakers included Dr. Thomas Coates, Dr. Punam Malik, and Susan Carson, R.N. Morning refreshments and lunch was served to all attendees.

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Schedule of Events
8:30 – 9:00	Refreshments & Registration
9:00 – 9:15	Welcome Message – Paul DiLorenzo, President
9:15 – 10:15	Dr. Thomas Coates
	“New Ways to Measure/Treat Iron Overload”
10:15 – 11:15	Dr. Punam Malik
	“Gene Therapy for Beta Thalassemia – Are We There Yet?”
11:15 – 12:00	Susan Carson, R.N.
	“Things You Might Not Be Telling Your Provider – But Should Be And Why”
12:00 – 2:00	Lunch