Thalassaemia Uncovered
presented by Dr Jim Vadolas
- When: – 9:00 pm ( Add to your Calendar... )
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- Where: Greek Centre, Mezzanine Mezzanine Level, 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
- Entry: Free
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Event Details
Thalassaemia is a group of inherited blood disorders that affect red blood cell production. First recognised in the 1920s, its most severe form ‘thalassaemia major’ once caused life-threatening anaemia, organ failure, and early death if untreated. The introduction of regular blood transfusions in the 1960s improved survival, but led to iron overload, which can damage vital organs. Iron chelation therapies, including oral medicines like deferiprone and deferasirox, are now central to long-term care.
In Australia, thalassaemia is more common among people with Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Southeast Asian heritage. Genetic screening before or during pregnancy and at birth helps detect and prevent severe disease early. Curative treatments have advanced, from stem cell transplants to promising gene therapies.
Ongoing research in Australia and globally aims to refine these therapies, improve iron regulation, and reduce complications, offering hope for a future where thalassaemia is manageable or even curable.
About Dr Jim Vadolas
Dr Jim Vadolas leads the Immunohaematology Group at the Hudson Institute of Medical Research and is a recognised leader in the field of red blood cell disorders. His research spans both inherited and acquired forms of anaemia, with a focus on developing innovative therapeutic approaches aimed at prevention, treatment, and cure. His group is at the forefront of applying cutting-edge technologies—including lentiviral gene therapy, RNA interference (RNAi), and CRISPR-based genome editing, to advance translational solutions for chronic haematological disorders.
How to Participate
This is an in-person only event, so please join us at the Greek Centre, on Level M.
See our speaker live, ask questions during the Q&A and hobnob with fellow participants before and after the event.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Sponsors
We thank Ithacan Philanthropic Society and AHEPA for the kind donations that made this seminar possible.
During the course of the year considerable expenses are incurred in staging the seminars. In order to mitigate these costs individuals or organisations are invited to donate against a lecture of their choice.
You too can donate for one or more seminars and (optionally) let your name or brand be known as a patron of culture to our members, visitors and followers, as well as the broader artistic and cultural community of Melbourne. Please email: info@greekcommunity.com.au or call 03 9662 2722.
We thank the following corporate sponsors:
Delphi Accounting, Symposiarch Wines and the Kastellorizian Association of Victoria
About Greek History and Culture Seminars 2025
This event is part of the series Greek History and Culture Seminars 2025.
The Greek Community of Melbourne hosts a wide range of events, from intimate gatherings to large functions, and celebrates cultural diversity with vibrant festivals, performances, and exhibitions.
Greek History and Culture Seminars 2025 will run between: Thursday, 06 March 2025 and Thursday, 25 September 2025
See all Greek History and Culture Seminars 2025 published events.
- LANGUAGE Greek
- CATEGORY Education
- EVENT SERIES Seminars > Greek History and Culture Seminars 2025
- SERIES DATES Thursday, 06/03/2025 – Thursday, 25/09/2025
- PRESENTED BY The Greek Community of Melbourne
- FEATURING Dr Jim Vadolas
- M.C. Nick Dallas
- MAJOR DONORS Delphi Accounting, Symposiarch Wines and the Kastellorizian Association of Victoria
- MINOR DONORS Ithacan Philanthropic Society and AHEPA
- PLACE Greek Centre, Mezzanine
- ADDDRESS Mezzanine Level, 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
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