MADRID, SPAIN    APRIL 21‑24, 2024

ORGANIZED BY:

HOSTED BY:

Program

WFH 2024 World Congress
[email protected]

ORGANIZED BY:
World Federation of Hemophilia

HOSTED BY:
Federación Española de Hemofilia

The WFH 2024 World Congress will include over 90 hours of continuing educational sessions across Medical and People with Bleeding Disorders (PWBD) tracks, and six professional development tracks: Nurses, Dental, Laboratory Sciences, Psychosocial, Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Women and Girls with Bleeding Disorders (WGBD). The World Congress will feature world-class plenary and session speakers, interactive sessions, workshops, panel discussions and innovative industry symposia.

CME CREDITS

The WFH 2024 World Congress has been accredited with 32 credits by the European Board for Accreditation in Hematology (EBAH), an accreditation body supported and endorsed by the European Hematology Association (EHA). 

Participants have until May 15, 2024, 23:59 EST to create an EBAH account and complete the daily surveys in order to obtain CME credits. Participants will be able to print their EBAH-CME certificate via the EBAH-CME system after May 31, 2024.

Daily questionnaires

Please fill out a form for each day you wish to claim credits for.
Click here to access the questionnaire.

Participants should only claim credits for the time actually spent at the World Congress.

EBAH account

To find your EBAH-CME number, log in to your EBAH account (login) or create an EBAH CME account if you do not already have one (create account).

  1. Creating an EBAH CME account or logging in is simple and free.
  2. Please add your EBAH CME account number in the questionnaires

Within the EBAH-CME system, you will be able to:

  • Print your EBAH-CME certificates.
  • Review and manage your personal account.
  • Search for accredited events based on the European Hematology Curriculum.

For further assistance with your EBAH account please contact:

EBAH Office
Koninginnegracht 12b, 2514 AA – The Hague, The Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0)70 3020 099
Email: [email protected]

  • 1 hour of CME-CPD activity = 1 EBAH CME-CPD credit point
  • Maximum of 8.0 EBAH CME credit points per Congress day

Participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire for each day they are claiming credits, in order to confirm their participation in our scientific program.

SYMPOSIA SCHEDULE

Explore our dynamic symposia schedule, offering a diverse array of engaging topics. All symposia will be held in Exhibit Hall 9.

12:45-13:45

ROOM 1: Takeda

Unleashing the management of patients with hemophilia A with inhibitors – from expert opinion to clinical decision


12:45-13:45

ROOM 2: WFH session – supported by CSL Behring

Living the gene therapy treatment journey (WFH)


12:45-13:45

ROOM 3: Sobi Sanofi

Reaching new heights in hemophilia A: the impact of higher factor levels


18:30-19:30

ROOM 1: Pfizer

New horizons: The value of continued innovation in hemophilia


18:30-19:30

ROOM 2: Hoffmann-La Roche

Dreaming the future – how can we achieve optimal care and make health equity a reality for all people living with hemophilia A?


18:30-19:30

ROOM 3: Octapharma

Must-have Insights on prophylaxis in hemophilia A and von Willebrand disease

12:45-13:45

ROOM 1: Biomarin

Gene therapy in hemophilia: from decision to dosing


12:45-13:45

ROOM 2: CSL Behring

Optimizing the patient journey in von Willebrand disease: experiences and learnings as the navigator


12:45-13:45

ROOM 3: Sanofi

Redefining hemophilia: finding hemostatic balance within the evolving treatment landscape

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The World Federation of Hemophilia does not endorse particular treatment products or manufacturers; any reference to a product name is not an endorsement by the WFH. The WFH is not a regulatory agency and cannot make recommendations relating to safety of manufacturing of specific treatment products. Some sessions may be accessible to healthcare professionals only.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Join us as we blend knowledge and conviviality during this international gathering. Our Opening Ceremony promises to offer opportunities to network, relax, and celebrate in the captivating backdrop of Madrid’s rich cultural tapestry. Let’s make the WFH 2024 World Congress not only a platform for learning but also a source of inspiration and connection!

Please note that in adherence to Madrid regulations, cultural events and entertainment at social gatherings organized by the host (WFH) are not permitted during the WFH 2024 World Congress. We appreciate your understanding and eagerly anticipate providing you with a seamless and enriching, knowledge-focused experience at this year’s Congress. Your participation is highly valued, and we look forward to making this event as informative and enjoyable as possible.

PRESENTATION THEATRE

Stop by the presentation theatre in Exhibit Hall 9 for a number of exciting sessions.

ABSTRACTS AND POSTERS

View the 2024 ePoster gallery now.

The WFH would like to thank our expert Abstract Review Committee for the time they took to review the 2024 abstract submissions. Their contribution in the impartial review process has allowed the WFH to maintain a high level of quality for the WFH 2024 World Congress program.

There will be as many as 45 free paper oral presentations and 75 moderated poster presentations, in addition to the 300+ posters displayed in our in-person and virtual poster galleries. For more information on our free paper and moderated poster sessions, please visit our full program.

Poster and presentation guidelines

Presenting authors should download and carefully read the following guidelines prior to preparing and submitting their poster and/or presentation.

Free paper presentation

Click on the button below to access the free paper presentation guidelines.

Moderated poster presentation

Click on the button below to access the moderated poster presentation guidelines.

Poster submission guidelines

Click on the button below to access the poster submission guidelines.

How to submit an abstract

Before submitting, please make sure to carefully read the abstract submission guidelines.

To submit your abstract

Step 1: Create your profile and login to access the Abstract Scorecard

Step 2: Complete all the tasks to submit your abstract

Step 3: Once completed, be sure to click submit

Editing a submission

You may edit your abstract after submitting it, up to the submission deadline of February 14, 2024 at 11:59pm ET.

Step 1: To edit your abstract, login to the Abstract Scorecard site to access your submission(s), where you will be able to edit them by accessing and updating the already completed tasks.

Important notes:

Abstracts should only be submitted through the online system. Abstracts sent via post or email will not be considered.
Only abstracts which have been submitted properly will be considered. Incomplete abstracts will be automatically rejected.

The Abstract Review Committee for the WFH 2024 Congress is composed of accomplished professionals representing a broad range of specialty areas and scientific approaches.

Prem Roop Alva

Jan Astermark

Cindy Bailey

Branislav Bajkin

Marlène Beijlevelt

Erik Berntorp

Greig Blamey

Megan Brown

Tyler Buckner

Patricia Cabré

Manuel Carcao

Alessandro Casini

Giancarlo Castaman

Nathan Connell

Elvira Correa

Susan Cutter

Emmanuel Favaloro

Antonio Gavrilovski

Gaby Golan

Emna Gouider

Cesar Haddad

Cathy Harrison

Cedric Hermans

Shannon Jackson

Paula James

Christine Kempton

Kate Khair

Steve Kitchen

Christoph Königs

Barbara Konkle

Roshni Kulkarni

Riitta Lassila

Michelle Lavin

David Lillicrap

Johnny Mahlangu

Mike Makris

Tadashi Matsushita

Paul McLaughlin

Wolfgang Miesbach

Richa Mohan

Lochana Nanayakkara

Margareth Ozelo

David Page

Gianluigi Pasta

Glenn Pierce

Steve Pipe

Debra Pollard

Margaret Rand

Hortensia de la Corte Rodriguez

Dawn Rotellini

Thomas Sannié

Veena Selvaratnam

Roger Schutgens

Midori Shima

Robert Sidonio

Mauricio Silva

Mark Skinner

Penni Jo Smith

Alok Srivastava

Jeff Stonebraker

Sophie Susen

Merel Timmer

Graeme Ting

Pierre Toulon

Nanda Uitslager

Angela Weyand

Sarah Whitaker

Abstract Public Release (Embargo) Dates and Times

Late-breaking abstracts (LBAs) will be publicly released throughout the WFH 2024 World Congress. The complete embargo dates and public release schedule for LBAs is detailed below.

All other abstracts, including those submitted during the late-breaking submission time period but not selected as late-breaking abstracts, will be publicly released at 9:00 a.m. CEST on April 21, 2024, and available online.

ABSTRACTS
Abstracts published in the Haemophilia journal Embargo will lift
9:00 a.m. CEST on April 21, 2024
LATE-BREAKING ABSTRACTS
Free paper presentation date Embargo will lift
Monday, April 22 9:00 a.m. CEST on April 22, 2024
Tuesday, April 23 9:00 a.m. CEST on April 23, 2024
Wednesday, April 24 9:00 a.m. CEST on April 24, 2024

The Congress will be the most comprehensive international event on bleeding disorders in 2024. Presenting authors will be able expect to share their work amongst top experts and researchers from around the world.

Selected abstracts may be eligible for:

Display in the virtual poster gallery – Available online for 60 days
Publication in Haemophilia, the official journal of the WFH
Oral presentation in a free paper session
Lightning round presentation in a moderated poster session
Printed poster and presentation during the poster networking event and breaks
Christine Lee Young Researcher Award for best oral presentation
Christine Lee Young Researcher Award for best poster presentation – New this year!
Outstanding abstract travel awards – New this year!

We look forward to seeing you in Madrid!

KEY DATES
Call for abstracts opensSeptember 15, 2023
Abstract submission deadlineNovember 30, 2023, 11:59 p.m. ET
Notification to authorsDecember 22, 2023
Presenting author registration deadlineJanuary 31, 2024
LATE-BREAKING ABSTRACTS
Late-breaking abstract submission opensJanuary 17, 2024
Late-breaking abstract deadlineFebruary 14, 2024, 11:59 p.m. ET
Notification to authorsMarch 15, 2024
Presenting author registration deadlineMarch 31, 2024

Please download and carefully read the following guidelines prior to submitting an abstract online:

Abstract submission guidelines

The late-breaking abstract (LBA) submission period is from January 17, 2024 to February 14, 2024.

Late-breaking abstracts should describe the latest advances that will change daily clinical practice and should highlight novel and practice-changing studies. The selection process will favor abstracts with ground-breaking and unique data that would not otherwise have been presented at the Congress. In every case, the results should not be fully available by the regular abstract submission deadline.

Abstract Public Release (Embargo) Dates and Times

Late-breaking abstracts (LBAs) will be publicly released throughout the WFH 2024 World Congress. The complete embargo dates and public release schedule for LBAs is detailed below.

All other abstracts, including those submitted during the late-breaking submission time period but not selected as late-breaking abstracts, will be publicly released at 9:00 a.m. CEST on April 21, 2024, and available online.

ABSTRACTS
Abstracts published in the Haemophilia journalEmbargo will lift
9:00 a.m. CEST on April 21, 2024
LATE-BREAKING ABSTRACTS
Free paper presentation dateEmbargo will lift
Monday, April 229:00 a.m. CEST on April 22, 2024
Tuesday, April 239:00 a.m. CEST on April 23, 2024
Wednesday, April 249:00 a.m. CEST on April 24, 2024

The Abstract Review Committee for the WFH 2024 Congress is composed of accomplished professionals representing a broad range of specialty areas and scientific approaches.

Poster networking event

When: Monday, April 22 – 19:30-20:30
Where: Poster gallery within the exhibit hall


Learn more about the work and research showcased in our poster gallery, from the authors themselves! Join us for an evening of sharing information, fostering connections, sparking conversations, and inspiring collaboration within the bleeding disorders community.

Submit an abstract

Submit your work today and join thousands of leading experts to discuss the latest advances in the treatment and care of people with bleeding disorders.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected].

HAEMOPHILIA SUPPLEMENTS

WFH 2024 State of the Art Book

This peer reviewed supplement reflects the best clinical practice advice and expert opinion within the various subspecialties of bleeding disorders and related fields that will be presented in the scientific program of the WFH 2024 World Congress.


WFH 2024 Book of Abstracts

Plan your calendar for free paper sessions, moderated poster presentations, and a comprehensive poster gallery, all showcasing the research and work presented on the abstracts of the WFH 2024 World Congress.

ABSTRACT AWARDS

Christine Lee Young Researcher Awards

Established in 2012 by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) and Wiley, the Christine Lee Young Researcher Award (formerly the Christine Lee Haemophilia Journal Award) is given in recognition to a top young researcher (graduate student or postdoctoral fellow) who is the primary author and presenter of a highly rated submitted abstract in any discipline involving hemophilia or other related bleeding disorders.

Congratulations to our 2024 winners:

Best oral presentation

Geneviève McCluskey
France
Fitusiran displays efficient pro-hemostatic activity in a mouse model of inducible factor X-deficiency

Best poster presentation

Rodrigo Núñez Cortés
Chile
Effects of resistance training on muscle strength in adults with haemophilia: a systematic review and meta-analysis


Best oral presentation

A prize of $3,000 USD and a three-year online personal subscription to Haemophilia is provided for this award.


Best poster presentation

A prize of $1,000 USD and a three-year online personal subscription to Haemophilia is provided for this award.

Eligibility

The selection committee—including the journal’s editors and WFH representatives on the editorial board—will choose the best presented abstracts at the WFH 2024 World Congress. There will be one recipient per prize.

The young researcher must be under the age of 40 at the time the abstract is submitted. If there are multiple authors, the lead author and presenter must be under the age of 40 at the time the abstract is submitted.

Outstanding abstract travel awards

The WFH is pleased to offer five (5) grants of $1,000 USD each to the five (5) highest scoring abstracts submitted for the WFH 2024 World Congress.

Congratulations to our 2024 travel award winners:
Bianca Da Silva, Australia
Glenda Feldberg, Brazil
Laura McDonald, Canada
Maria Santaella, United States
Yu Yang, China

ABSTRACTS FAQ

Q
How long should my abstract be?
A

Your abstract should be no longer than 350 words. This does not include the author’s details, titles, tables, and graphs.

Q
Can I include tables/graphs in my abstract?
A

A maximum of two tables and/or graphs can be included in an abstract. Please make sure to add headings to each of the tables and/or graphs, and reference them within the abstract. Please do not include the author list on the figure/table you are uploading, as we operate by blind review.

Q
How many abstracts can I submit?
A

There is no limit on the number of abstracts a single author can submit.

Q
How many abstracts can I present?
A

Each presenting author may present a maximum of two abstracts at Congress. Should an author have more than two abstracts accepted, a co-author must be named as the presenting author for the third or more abstracts.

Q
Can I submit my abstract by email?
A

No. Abstracts should only be submitted through the online submission system. Abstracts sent via email will not be accepted.

Q
Can I submit an abstract in a language other than English?
A

No. Abstracts will only be accepted in written English. Abstracts submitted in any language other than English will be automatically rejected.

Q
How many authors can be listed for each submission?
A

A maximum of 20 authors is permitted on each abstract.

Q
Can I edit/make changes to my abstract?
A

Revisions can be made until the late-breaking abstract submission deadline: February 14, 2024 at 11:59pm ET. To ensure the integrity of the review process, no revisions will be allowed after the late-breaking abstract submission deadline.

Q
Can I submit a trial-in-progress abstract?
A

Yes. The WFH is accepting trials-in-progress abstracts. Please consult the abstract submission guidelines for details.

Q
Can an administrator/third party submit an abstract on behalf of the authors?
A

Yes. However, note that if the abstract is accepted, all subsequent notifications and correspondence will be addressed to the presenting author.

Q
When will I know if my abstract has been accepted?
A

You will be notified if your abstract has been accepted no later than December 22, 2023. You will be notified if your late-breaking abstract has been accepted no later than March 15, 2024.

Q
Do I need to register to attend the World Congress?
A

Yes. All regular abstract presenting authors must register to attend the WFH 2024 World Congress by January 31, 2024. All LBA presenting authors must register to attend the WFH World Congress by March 31, 2024. After this date, presenting authors who have not registered and paid their registration fees will be excluded from the program as well as from the Haemophilia journal publication. Registration fees will not be waived.

Q
Can I present virtually?
A

No. The 2024 World Congress will take place in-person only. Presenting authors will therefore be required to be onsite in Madrid, Spain.

Q
When will my accepted abstract be published?
A

Abstracts selected for publication will be made available in the online Haemophilia journal publication by April 21, 2024. The publication will be available on the Wiley website, the WFH 2024 World Congress website, and the Congress mobile app. Late-breaking abstracts selected for publication will be made available after Congress. More information to come.

Q
Will the WFH be accepting late-breaking abstracts?
A

Yes. The call for late-breaking abstracts will open on January 17, 2024 and will close on February 14, 2024.

Additional questions? Please contact us at [email protected].

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Disclaimer

The information on the WFH website is provided for general information purposes only. The WFH does not engage in the practice of medicine and under no circumstances recommends particular treatment for specific individuals. For diagnosis or consultation on a specific medical problem, the WFH recommends that you contact your physician or local treatment centre. Before administering any products, the WFH urges patients to check dosages with a physician or hemophilia centre staff, and to consult the pharmaceutical company’s printed instructions.

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this site, the WFH does not guarantee the information is accurate, and is not responsible in any way whatsoever for damages arising out of the use of this website or any of the information contained herein.

Messages posted to WFH discussion forums, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms do not represent the opinions of the World Federation of Hemophilia, its staff, or Board of Directors. The author of a message is solely responsibility for its content. Information posted on WFH social networks and platforms should never be a substitute for individualized professional medical advice, even when the author has medical qualifications or is considered an authority. Information posted to a discussion group should not be used to diagnose or treat a specific health problem without consulting a qualified healthcare professional. The WFH recommends that you contact your physician or local treatment centre if you have any individual questions or concerns.

References and links to other websites or references to other organizations, products, services, or publications do not constitute endorsement or approval by the WFH. The WFH is not responsible and assumes no liability for the content of any linked websites.

Fraud Alert

Unauthorized solicitations – Warning

The WFH has been made aware of various correspondences—circulated via e-mail and telephone—coming from individuals impersonating WFH staff or falsely stating that they are associated with the WFH. These correspondences, which may seek to obtain money using the name of someone affiliated with the WFH, are fraudulent and come from outside of our organization.

If you receive a suspicious solicitation, exercise extreme caution. In the case of an email, look at the email address to see if it looks suspicious (for example, all WFH emails come from @wfh.org).

We are asking you to remain vigilant, and if you have any doubts about the correspondence, please forward the email to the WFH at [email protected] or call +1 514-875-7944.