9th International Transplant and Cellular Therapy Course

Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the 9th edition of the International Transplant and Cellular Therapy Course to be held once again in Barcelona (Spain) on 6-8 September 2024.

We hope it will be as successful as the prior editions; although COVID19 pandemics has modified our life, it has not decreased the interest for this course which is already “a classic” within the EBMT Educational Portfolio. The course has a clear objective, the critical review of the most outstanding aspects in the field of hematopoietic progenitor transplantation, other cell therapy strategies as well as gene therapy. Through different presentations made by experts in the field, in an agile and interactive format, the aim of this event is the direct participation of young people through the presentation of clinical cases, among other activities.

As in prior editions, the course will take place over three days with two distinct tracks in order to embrace as many professionals as possible; the adult and paediatric tracks will focus on the specific peculiarities of these two populations of patients. 

We hope that this new edition will also be of interest to you and that you will be encouraged to collaborate; your participation will undoubtedly be a key factor in its success. If you are interested in sponsoring this meeting, please contact fundraising@ebmt.org

Yours sincerely,

The Organising Committee

Anna Sureda - EBMT President
Fabio Ciceri | Scientific Council Chair with Research&Sciences Portfolio
Donal Mclornan | Scientific Council Co-Chair with Research&Sciences Portfolio
Annalisa Ruggeri | Scientific Council Representative with Education Portfolio
Krzysztof Kalwak | PDWP Chair
Claire Horgan | Co-Chairperson Trainee Committee, Paediatric Haematology Trainee
Nico Gagelmann | Co-Chairperson Trainee Committee, Internal Medicine Trainee
Mohamad Mohty

To access the most recent version, kindly click on the “Preliminary Programme” button provided above.  

Case report and EBMT travel Grant submission is now closed!

Due to unforseen circumstances, the communication to the selected case presenters and EBMT travel grant winners will be sent on the 8th of July. 

Sorry for the inconvenience.

EBMT Travel Grants

EBMT is thrilled to announce a special travel grant programme aimed at enhancing participation, fostering inclusivity, and advancing education within our Educational Meetings. This initiative is designed to empower individuals who may face financial barriers to attend our events and to ensure that diverse voices are heard.

Grant Details

The grant will cover the maximum reimbursement for travel and accommodation expenses incurred by participants after attending the event.
In addition, recipients will receive a complimentary registration to the event.

Travel Grants amounts

• 1000€ for European participants
• 2000€ for non-European participants

Application Requirements

To apply for the grant, interested individuals are required to submit the following documents:

• CV (Curriculum Vitae)
• Letter of Motivation
• Case Report Topics (Do not forget to check the programme and see where the case will be allocated for in-person presentations)

Adults’ track Topics

• HLA
• Germline predisposition
• Graft source
• Engraftment
• Graft failure
• MRD
• GvHD: Acute GvHD | Chronic GvHD
• HCT in Adults: BMF | AML | ALL | MPN | MDS
• Indications for transplant and CAR-T: MM | Lymphoma
• Infections: CMV | Fungal | Other Herpesviridae

Paediatrics’ track Topics

• Acute Leukaemia in children: | AML | ALL | CAR-T
• Inborn Errors in metabolism: HSCT for metabolic disease | Gene therapy for metabolic disease | SCT for immune deficiency | HSCT for immune dysregulation
• Infections: Haemoglobinopathies and bone marrow failure syndromes: HSCT for haemoglobinopathies | Gene therapy for haemoglobinopathies | HSCT for paediatric MDS

Guidelines for the case presentation submission:

• Word or PDF document
• Cases must be structured: Background-Case-Conclusion 
• Maximum number of words: 350
• Mention all the authors and affiliations

Selection Process

The selection of grant recipients will be conducted by the Organisers of our event. Candidates will be evaluated based on their merits and the quality/relevance of their work.

Timeline

• Submission Deadline: 15 June 2024; 23:59 CEST
• Selection communication: 21 June 2024 8 July 2024
• Confirmation from selected participants deadline: 15 July 2024

IMPORTANT:

• Candidates not registered for the meeting won't be eligible.
• Case presenters selected will get free registration to attend the course in Barcelona.
• All case submitters not selected as oral presenters will benefit from the early bird fee until 1 July 2024.

This grant programme is a testament to our commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and education. We believe that by removing financial barriers and amplifying diverse voices, we can create a more enriching and vibrant experience for all.

Please use the “Case Report & Grant Submission” button above to start the process. Beware that this submission does not imply the registration to the meeting, so please, do not forget to register by using the “Register” button.

IMPORTANT NOTE! Non-registered submitters will not be included in the selection process.

* Accreditation required

Registration fee includes:

• Access to all sessions

• Coffee breaks, lunches and Welcome Reception and Poster Tour according to the programme

• VAT

Registration Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be electronically mailed or postmarked by using the option "Modify registration".

Refund of registration fees will be as follows:

•  In case of cancellation, up until one month prior to the beginning of the meeting, your registration fee will be reimbursed in full (less bank charges).
•  If the cancellation is notified between 15 and 30 days prior to the beginning of the meeting, 50% of the registration fee will be reimbursed (less bank charges).
•  Cancellations notified between 1 and 15-day registration fee will not be refunded.

Location

Barcelona is a Mediterranean and cosmopolitan city with Roman remains, medieval quarters and the most beautiful examples of 20th century Modernism and avant-garde.Today Barcelona is one of the world's leading tourist, economic, trade fair and cultural centers, and its influence of the commerce, education, entertainment, science and arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities.

We hope to welcome you to this beautiful city and have a meeting full of education & science.

https://www.barcelonaturisme.com/

Venue

University of Barcelona - Faculty of Medicine
Address: Carrer Casanova 143, 08036 Barcelona

How to get to the venue:

From Barcelona El Prat Terminals 1 & 2, please take the metro L9 at Airport Metro Stations and go to Collblanc station, change to L5 direction to Vall d'Hebron, stop at Hospital Clinic station and walk 5 minutes to the Faculty of Medicine (next to the Hospital Clinic building). 

For more information about local transportation please consult TMB website.

Accommodation

The Faculty of Medicine has many different hotel options around and most of them are within walking distance. Please see below for some recommendations. September is still high season in Barcelona, therefore, we recommend you arrange your accommodation as soon as possible.

Travel

EBMT cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.

EBAH-CME Accreditation

We are pleased to announce that this educational course will be accredited by the EBAH-CME credits system.

In order to collect your EBAH-CME credit points, we recommend you create an EBAH-CME account by clicking on the following link. By registering on the EBAH-CME website, you'll have access to the record of other events you have already been accredited for. After the meeting, an updated attendance list will be uploaded to the EBAH-CME website.

If you already have an account, you will receive an email to evaluate the course and claim your points. If after 15 days you have not received an email regarding your credits, please contact the EBMT Educational Unit at education.events@ebmt.org

Sponsorship

There are various opportunities to support this meeting. For more information, please send an email to fundraising@ebmt.org to indicate your interest.

Industry Symposium

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