2019
3rd GC Conference
Sant Joan de Déu Hospital | Barcelona, Spain

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The 3rd GC Conference was held at Abba Garden Hotel, Barcelona, Paris last September 22 – 23, 2019. As a global conference, the event was a collaborative effort of several medical institutions, researchers, and GC Family Foundations. All working together to keep the momentum in the search for GC cure.

Meet the Chairpersons

Chair
Dr. Andrés Morales
Chief, Pediatric Cancer Center
Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona, Spain

Co-Chairs
Dr. Katherine Warren
Clinical Director, Pediatric Neuro-Oncology
Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, USA

Dr. Holger Kramm
Chief, Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Professor, University Medical Center Göttingen, Germany

Meet the GC Global Community/Family Foundations

The organizing committees for this conference are composed of members of the GC‑Global Community, the principal driving force behind the GC Conference. This year’s hosting foundations were Association Izas, la Princesa Guisante, and Franck Un Rayon de Soleil. Serving as main sponsors, alongside the two hosting foundations, were the AYJ Fund Foundation, Elizabeth’s Hope Foundation, and the Rudy Menon Foundation.

Additional members of the organizing committees who collaborated in planning and contributed as sponsors include The Joshua Bembo Project HOPE Inc., Fe y Misericordia Foundation, Mathys un Rayon de Soleil, and Anne Rayon de Soleil. These foundations are also active members of the GC‑Global Community and continue to play an essential role in advancing its mission.

One of the most memorable elements of the 3rd GC Conference was the heartfelt contribution of María Muela, a dedicated volunteer and collaborator of Association Izas. She created personalized memorabilia for each member foundation of the GC‑Global Community – artwork that beautifully captured the spirit, strength, and individuality of the “warrior angels” honored by the GC family foundations.

Conference Sessions

During the conference, dedicated scientific sessions provided researchers and medical experts with a forum to present and discuss progress in GC research, emerging advancements, and best clinical practices. In parallel, the family foundations held their own session to review completed projects, share updates on ongoing initiatives, and explore ways to strengthen their collective organization in order to reach and support more families around the world.

Joint sessions were also convened between GC‑Global members and the medical professionals. These discussions focused on developing a two‑year collaborative work plan, outlining priorities for the next GC Conference, and identifying funding opportunities to sustain and expand the efforts of GC foundations.

To know more about the GC Conferences please contact us or visit us at the GC Global Community Facebook Page or email as us at gliomatosiscerebri@gmail.com

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