This application requests partial funding to support an international conference on new therapies for hemoglobinopathies to be held in Paris, France, September 19-22, 1994. The general objective of the conference is to present recent basic and clinical research results and to encourage interactions between basic scientists and clinical scientists throughout the world. An additional goal is to transmit scientific information to third world and underdeveloped countries so that potential applications of clinical and basic science information can be considered. Topics such as globin gene regulation, animal and red cell models for hemoglobinopathies, stimulation of fetal hemoglobin synthesis, gene therapy, bone marrow and stem cell transplantation, iron chelation, therapeutic interventions, and ethical and legal issues related to research in hemoglobinopathies will be presented by leading world experts in the field.The ultimate goal of the meeting is to develop strategies to improve the care of patients with hemoglobinopathies throughout the world.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Conference (R13)
Project #
1R13HL052871-01
Application #
2230531
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (SRC (MC))
Project Start
1994-09-01
Project End
1995-08-31
Budget Start
1994-09-01
Budget End
1995-08-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
1994
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Children's Hospital & Res Ctr at Oakland
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Oakland
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
94609