IFBLS Britta Karlsson Educational Webinar Series
Dear Members and Colleagues,
IFBLS is pleased to present the latest webinar in our Britta Karlsson Educational Webinar Series:
Title: Current Status of Sickle Cell/Haemoglobinopathy Screening
Date: Tuesday, 18th August 2026 at 18:00 pm – 19:15 pm (GMT – London, UK) (search the Time Zone in my country)
Webinar Description:
This webinar will provide an overview of the current landscape of sickle cell and haemoglobinopathy screening, including recent developments, challenges, and future directions. The session will explore screening pathways, laboratory approaches, quality considerations, and the impact of evolving technologies and policies on clinical practice.
Click here to register! – A confirmation email will follow from Zoom.
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Yvonne Daniel
Consultant Lead Scientist, Haematological Sciences
Specialist Red Cell Centre Synnovis Hub Site, Guys Hospital
London, United Kingdom
Dr Yvonne Daniel is Specialist Lead Scientist in Haematological Sciences at Synnovis, London. With over 20 years’ experience in haemoglobinopathy screening and diagnosis, she is an internationally recognised expert in both protein- and molecular-based techniques. Yvonne also serves as a Scientific Advisor to the NHS Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Screening Programme and has supported screening implementation projects across Africa. She is actively involved in policy development, education, training, and research.
This 75-minute webinar is a great opportunity to learn from our international colleagues and apply their knowledge and experiences to your own practice.
Pre-registration is required to attend this free webinar. (Maximum capacity 500 registrants)
Click here to register! – A confirmation email will follow from Zoom.
The webinar will begin promptly at 18:00 pm (GMT – London, UK) and run approximately 75 minutes. (search the Time Zone in my country)
Certificates of Attendance will be emailed to participants whose National Associations are current IFBLS members in good standing. Certificates will not be issued to attendees from non-member associations. (Please allow one-week for delivery).