European Iron Conference 2025 & EFAPH AGM

The European Iron Club Meeting 2025, which will take place on December 4th- 5th, 2025, in Innsbruck, Austria will be hosted by Heinz Zoller and his team. The EFAPH federation of patient associations AGM will take place on the 6th December, following the EIC Meeting.

The EIC Conference will continue the EIC tradition of fostering scientific exchange in a collegial, collaborative setting—offering equal opportunities to young and established researchers.

The 2025 Conference will feature a special focus on two key topics:

·   Iron overload – diagnosis, mechanisms, and clinical endpoints

·   Iron deficiency – its consequences and treatment

Special Sessions:

Special sessions will highlight iron and bone health, and include a debate on iron in heart failure, reflecting the meeting’s commitment to bridging basic and clinical science.

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