The Irish Haemochromatosis Association attended BlooDHIT (the Irish Blood Transfusion Service bi-annual Conference on Blood Donation, Haematology Infection and Transfusion), where we were given opportunities to learn from national and international research and experts.
Thank you to Dr. Allison Waters and Stephanie Deane for helping to raise awareness of haemochromatosis among a wide audience. Dr. Waters and her team at the IBTS are also looking at doing publishing a paper which researched the prevalence of haemochromatosis per county. We look forward to seeing the research published in due course.
The IBTS also continue to support our annual AGM at their head offices, where they donate the use of the space to us and sponsor our annual members AGM lunch.
We would also like to extend a fond farewell to Professor Tor Hervig, outgoing Medical & Scientific Director of the IBTS, who has been a great friend of the Association and as a Norwegian, has a very keen interest in haemochromatosis. We look forward to the next BloodHIT Conference.
World Haemochromatosis Awareness Week will take place from 1-7th June 2025. If you can help in any way, organise an information stand, or do an interview on local radio, we need your help! If you have new media contacts or if you know of entertainment or sports personalities who can endorse our campaign, please get in touch.
Our AGM takes place this year on Saturday 24th May 2025. There will be an option to attend in-person at the IBTS building in St. James’s Hospital, James Street, Dublin or online via webinar. Teas and coffees will be available from 10.30am and the business of the AGM will start at 11am.
Join us and Dr. Michelle Murphy, a Psychotherapist and lecturer in health and social care specialist and therapist. Her research has contributed to developing community and mental health services. Michelle offers practical, evidence-based brain health tips for everyday life.
