Special Event at H.U.B: June 19, 2024
On June 19, 2024, Brussels University Hospital (H.U.B) invites you to a landmark event in honor of World Sickle Cell Day
World Sickle Cell Day on June 19, 2024. Unveiling of the New Hospitalization Unit at Erasme.
Join us as the Hematology Department at Erasme debuts its pioneering hospitalization unit designed exclusively for teenagers and adults with sickle cell disease. This milestone represents a significant leap forward in managing this intricate genetic disorder, providing a care environment meticulously tailored to meet the unique needs of its patients.
Film and Testimonials
Attendees will have the chance to view a documentary crafted specifically for this event, illuminating the daily challenges faced by those affected by sickle cell disease and their caregivers, alongside the latest promising therapeutic advancements.
Encouraging Perspectives
This event will also showcase the most recent developments in the treatment of sickle cell disease, focusing particularly on the exciting opportunities presented by gene therapy. This cutting-edge treatment modifies patients' cells to produce healthy hemoglobin. The narrative of the first patient treated with this method in Belgium will be shared.
Understanding Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease is a complex genetic condition that alters the properties of red blood cells and necessitates specialized, comprehensive care. The Erasme and HUDERF centers at H.U.B are renowned for their leadership in tackling this disease, providing state-of-the-art multidisciplinary care and actively driving research into innovative treatments.
Date and Time:
June 19, 2024, beginning at 12 pm
Location: Tagnon Auditorium, Jules Bordet Institute (H.U.B)
Address: Rue Meylemeersch 90, 1070 Brussels
The session will conclude with a networking luncheon.
For further details, please contact us via email at secretariat [dot] hematologie [at] hubruxelles [dot] be (secretariat[dot]hematologie[at]hubruxelles[dot]be)