The Thalassaemia International Federation is pleased to announce the 1st TIF Pan American Conference on Thalassaemia & Other Haemoglobin Disorders and the 2nd RAIN Summit.
2025 Jul 11 - 13
The Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) is delighted to announce the organisation of the 1st TIF Pan American Conference on Thalassaemia & Other Haemoglobin Disorders and the 2nd RAIN Summit, taking place from 11 to 13 July 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Washington D.C., USA.
This landmark event, organised by TIF in collaboration with the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation (CAF) and supported by the Members of TIF’s Pan American Network for Haemoglobin Disorders (PANHD – Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Trinidad & Tobago and the United States of America), brings together healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, caregivers and, most importantly, patient advocates, to drive meaningful discussions on the latest advancements in treatment, care and policy for haemoglobin disorders, while fostering collaboration and strengthening the patient voice across the Americas.
Following the Conference, the 2nd RAIN (Rare Anaemias International Network) Summit convenes medical experts, advocacy groups and policymakers to focus on strategic initiatives for improving care, access and research for rare anaemias at both regional and global levels.
Thalassaemia International Federation is accredited by the American Association of Continuing Medical Education® to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Accreditation Review Committee designates this educational activity for a maximum of 19 category I credits in the Association’s Credit Designation. Each physician must claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
For more information, please contact: tif2025@thalassaemia.org.cy
Joint Programme. Introduction by Mr Robert Ficarra and Prof. Dimitrios Farmakis. Welcome addresses by the President of TIF, Dr Panos Englezos; the National President of Cooley’s Anemia Foundation, Mr Ralph Colasanti; and the Former President of the American Society of Hematology (ASH), Dr Narla Mohandas. Awards Ceremony.
Read MoreJoint Programme. Introduction by Mr Robert Ficarra and Prof. Dimitrios Farmakis. Welcome addresses by the President of TIF, Dr Panos Englezos; the National President of Cooley’s Anemia Foundation, Mr Ralph Colasanti; and the Former President of the American Society of Hematology (ASH), Dr Narla Mohandas. Awards Ceremony.
Read MoreJoint Programme. Chairpersons: Bessie Calabria & Ralph Colasanti.
Read MoreJoint Programme. Chairpersons: Bessie Calabria & Ralph Colasanti.
Read MoreSession 1. Keynote Session
Read MoreSession 1. Keynote Session
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The conference takes place from 11 to 13 July 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA 22202, Washington D.C., USA.
The Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF), in collaboration with the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation (CAF) and supported by the Members of TIF’s Pan American Network for Haemoglobin Disorders (PANHD).
Two parallel programmes run during the conference: a Scientific Programme for healthcare professionals and a Patient and Parent Programme. They are followed by the 2nd RAIN (Rare Anaemias International Network) Summit on 13 July.
Complete the registration form. The secretariat will then email you a proforma invoice and bank transfer details for payment to a U.S. bank account, if space is available. Once payment is confirmed, you will receive detailed registration information by email.
Patient/Parent: $460 · Healthcare Professional: $530 · Exhibitor: $650 · Industry Representative: $850. Fees include access to conference areas based on category, conference materials and the meals and coffee breaks listed in the programme.
Cancellations within the first 24 hours receive a full refund. Cancellations before 31 May 2025 incur 50% charges, and from 1 June 2025 onwards 100% charges. Cancellations due to US visa rejection are fully refunded up to 20 June 2025.
Yes. A delegate rate of $162 plus taxes (currently 14.5%) is available at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City for single and double rooms, for stays from 9 to 15 July 2025, on a first come, first served basis.
Yes. The Accreditation Review Committee of the American Association of Continuing Medical Education® designates this educational activity for a maximum of 19 category I credits.
Yes. Abstracts (poster/oral) and case presentations could be submitted to tif2025@thalassaemia.org.cy by 5 May 2025. Presenters must register and pay by 30 May 2025 to be included in the programme.
Please email the conference secretariat at tif2025@thalassaemia.org.cy.
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