HLH Conference 2019 - Birmingham Womens, UK

To increase awareness of HLH and support for families, Birmingham Women's Hospital, UK will host two parallel conferences on HLH this September: one for medical professionals and one for families of children with HLH.
These conferences are supported by funds raised by the Mole family and friends in memory of Tom.

Start: 21 September, 2019 at 8:30am      ​End: 21 September, 2019 at 5:00pm

Families & HLH

Join us for a day-long conference exploring Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) in children.

Date:  21 September 2019, 9am - 1.30pm
Venue:                                 
Education Resource Centre,
Lower Ground Floor                            
Birmingham Women’s Hospital,
Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TG
(please note, this conference is NOT at Birmingham Children’s Hospital)

Conference Fee: Entry is free of charge for paediatric HLH patients and their families, but places must be booked in advance. Entry to the National Sea Life Centre is included, but places must be requested in advance.

 Join us for a half-day conference exploring Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and its impact on children and families.

 This half-day conference has been specifically designed to bring together children and families dealing with HLH, both inherited (FHL) and acquired.

 You will have a chance to learn more about HLH and the treatment options available, as well as to question to our panel of physicians. The event also includes a chance to hear and share patient journeys, as well as to give and receive support from other families dealing with similar issues.

 You will be able to meet and chat to delegates attending our parallel conference for medical professionals over lunch.

 During the afternoon, you are invited to take part in an optional trip to the National Sea Life Centre - a fabulous accessible family experience located in the heart of Birmingham.

How to Book: All tickets should be booked online using the 'Families and HLH' booking link below.

Learn More & Sign Up (Registration is Free!)

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​Understanding HLH for Medical Professionals 

Join us for a day-long conference exploring paediatric Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH).

Date: 21 September 2019, 8.30am - 5pm
Venue:
Education Resource Centre,
Lower Ground Floor
Birmingham Women’s Hospital,
Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TG
 (please note, this conference is NOT at Birmingham Children’s Hospital)

Conference Fee:  £50, including refreshments and lunch

Audience:  This conference is relevant to all medical professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of HLH, from consultants to trainees. RCPCH has approved this activity for CPD in accordance with the current RCPCH CPD Guidelines.

Learning Aims:
This one-day conference will allow delegates to learn in detail about a number of aspects of HLH, including:

• How to diagnose HLH and/or refer patients for HLH diagnosis
• How to differentiate HLH and its disease variants from other similar diseases
• The pathogenesis of HLH and how to treat it, including via transplant
• The Genetics of HLH, including laboratory investigations
• HLH and immunology
• Medical Case Studies and Patient Journeys will illustrate the disease in context. During the day, there will be chances to network with other professionals and to speak to families and children with HLH attending our parallel Families’ Conference.

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