Asian Thalassemia Conclave 2026

Selected Abstracts

S.No Time of Presentation
11th Jan 2026
Name of Authors Title of Abstract
1 9:00 – 9:10 am Dr. Prabhakar S. Kedar
(Department of Haematogenetics, ICMR, Mumbai)
Assessment Of Neonatal Screening Approaches For Sickle Cell Disease And The Effect Of Early Intervention In The Management Of The Disease In Tribal Populations (2019-2025)
2 9:10 – 9:20 am Dr. Aanchal Luthra
(Arpan Thalassemia And Sickle Cell Society, Nashik)
Thalassemia minor and other hemoglobinopathy screening using HPLC test in young adults - A preventive step towards Zero thalassemia births.
3 9:20 – 9:30 am Dr. Sudipa Chakravarty
(Thalassemia Foundation, West Bengal)
Population Screening and Prevention Strategies for Thalassaemias and other Hemoglobinopathies of Eastern India: Experience of 1,44,459 cases in Nadia District of West Bengal.
4 9:30 – 9:40 am Dr. Prashant P. Warang
(National Institute of Immunohaematology, KEM Hospital campus)
Role of PMCA, Piezol, and Intracellular Calcium in Sickle Cell Disease: Pathophysiological Insights and Therapeutic Implications.
5 9:40 – 9:50 am Dr. Rajni Bhandari
(Founder and President of Thalassemia & Child Welfare Group, Indore)
Thalassemia Awareness.
6 9:50 – 10:00 am Ms. Rishitha Rayala
(Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Society, Hyderabad)
Cascade screening and population stratification in Mahabubnagar, Telangana - A pilot study.

Call for Abstracts:

The organizing committee of the Asian Thalassemia Conclave 2026 is pleased to invite NGO’s, organizations, societies and institutions involved in thalassemia prevention to submit abstracts for oral presentations showcasing their prevention programs, initiatives, and impact stories.

This is a valuable platform to share your work, collaborate with regional partners, and contribute to shaping the future of thalassemia control in Asia.

Submission Guidelines

Award

The Best Oral Presentation will be recognized with a special award (Cash Prize) and certificate of excellence at the Conclave.

Key Dates:

Abstract Submission Deadline: 15th October 2025
Notification of acceptance: 30th Nov 2025

Submit your abstract to [email protected]
Let your work inspire others—come be a voice in the fight against thalassemia

Together, let us transform our shared vision into reality—

from care to cure, from hope to action, and ultimately towards a Thalassemia-Free India by 2035.

We eagerly look forward to your confirmation and esteemed participation.

Dr. Chandrakant Agarwal

President, TSCS

Dr. Suman Jain

Organizing Secretary, TSCS