Symposium

Iron Homeostasis in Women and in the Perinatal Period: From Epidemiology to Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Trials

23rd and 24th Nov 2023

New Examination Hall, Christian Medical College, Bagayam,

Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India 632002

(participation in hybrid mode)

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ABOUT

The Department of Biochemistry, Christian Medical College (CMC), Bagayam Vellore, is pleased to announce its hosting of a scientific symposium titled “Iron homeostasis in women and in the perinatal period - from epidemiology to molecular mechanisms and clinical trials”. This event is scheduled on 23rd and 24th Nov 2023, at the New Examination Hall, Christian Medical College, Bagayam, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. The meeting will bring together eminent experts from all over the world to highlight the most recent insights in the field.

LIST OF SPEAKERS

Alexander Drakesmith, University of Oxford, UK

Amanda Wendt, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact, Germany

Anura Kurpad, St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru, India

Clive Petry, University of Cambridge, UK

Elizabeta Nemeth, UCLA, USA

Marijn Jorien Vermeulen, Erasmus MC, The Netherlands

Martina Muckenthaler, Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany

Max Gassmann, University of Zürich, Switzerland

Michael Zimmermann, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Molly Jacob, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India

Samira Lakhan-Littleton, University of Oxford, UK

Sant-Rayn Pasricha, The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) of Medical Research Melbourne, Australia

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

Day 1

Talks

Overview of regulatory systems that maintain iron homeostasis in the body
The role of maternal and fetal hepcidin in pregnancy
Effects of iron on immunity during pregnancy and infancy.
Maternal iron status and its role in determining fetal and maternal outcomes
Vessel density in newborns and hemoglobin/ferritin levels in women and children living at varying altitudes worldwide
New insights into iron kinetics during pregnancy, using stable iron isotopes

Poster presentations on the theme of the conference

Day 2

Talks

Intravenous iron in pregnancy, in low-resource settings
Maternal hemoglobin concentrations and associations with adverse maternal and infant outcomes: results from a global systematic review and meta-analysis
Physiological transactions and requirements of iron in women
The Generation R studies on fetal iron exposure and child health
Iron supplementation in pregnancy and risk of gestational diabetes
Maternal determinants of fetal iron endowment

Poster presentations on the theme of the conference

Schedule of talks

REGISTRATION DETAILS

For in-person attendance: Rs. 3000 per person, plus GST at 18% (total of Rs. 3540 per person)

(includes lunch and snacks on both days, and dinner on 23rd Nov 2023)

For online attendance: Rs. 500 per person, plus GST at 18% (total of Rs. 590 per person)

Last date for registration: 11th Nov 2023

Participants are welcome to bring guests for the dinner planned on 23rd Nov 2023, if they would like to. Guest charges would be Rs. 700 per guest plus 5% GST (total of Rs. 735 per person).