4–8 May 2026 · L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, France
Venue: Belambra “Le Domaine de Mousquety”
26th Meeting ERCS
The European Red Cell Society (ERCS) is pleased to invite you to its 26th Meeting, which will take place from May 4 to 8, 2026, in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, a charming Provençal town known for its canals, antique markets, and art de vivre.
The ERCS meeting is a unique opportunity for scientists, clinicians, and experts in red cell biology and associated disciplines to exchange knowledge, foster collaborations, and discuss the latest research and innovations.
This edition will combine high-level scientific sessions, sponsored symposia, and informal networking moments in a serene and inspiring environment — a perfect blend of scientific excellence and Provençal conviviality.
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United State
Congenital dyserythropoietic anemia type II: fundamental biology and therapeutic development
Germany
United Kingdom
A comparative perspective on red cell homeostasis and its influence on our understanding of human physiology and disease
France
PIEZO1 and Gárdos channels: new insights into red cell and erythropoiesis defects
Italy
Primary lesions in cytoskeleton proteins on red cell membrane stability in patients with hereditary spherocytosis
France
United Kingdom
Large-scale array genotyping of transfusion-relevant blood cell antigens
Italy
Primary lesions in cytoskeleton proteins on red cell membrane stability in patients with hereditary spherocytosis
Michel Aurrand-Lions
08:10 – 08:35 Invited speaker: Julia Christine Gutjahr (Switzerland)
Role of CXCR4 signaling in terminal erythropoiesis
08:35 – 09:00 Invited speaker: Pedro/Sandrina Kinet (France)
Metabolism in normal and disordered erythropoiesis
09:00 – 09:15 Selected oral abstract
09:15 – 09:30 Selected oral abstract
09:30 – 09:45 Selected oral abstract
09:45 – 10:00 Selected oral abstract
10:30 – 10:55 Invited speaker: Olivier Hermine (France)
VEXAS anemia is a mosaic erythroblastopenia
10:55 – 11:20 Invited speaker: Rami Khoriaty (United States)
Congenital dyserythropoietic anemia type II: fundamental biology and therapeutic development
11:20 – 11:35 Selected oral abstract
11:35 – 11:50 Selected oral abstract
11:50 – 12:05 Selected oral abstract
12:05 – 12:20 Selected oral abstract
13:40 – 14:05 Invited speaker: Peng Ji (United States)
Erythroid Islands in Mice and Humans and How They are Dysregulated in Red-Cell Diseases
14:05 – 14:30 Invited speaker: Lydie Da Costa (France)
Diamond-Blackfan anemia, the archetype of ribosomopathy
14:30 – 14:45 Selected oral abstract
14:45 – 15:00 Selected oral abstract
15:00 – 15:15 Selected oral abstract
15:15 – 15:30 Selected oral abstract
08:10 – 08:35 Invited speaker: Lars Kastner (Germany)
Historical View and Some Unsolved Problems in Red Blood Cell Membrane Research
08:35 – 09:00 Invited speaker: John Gibson (United Kingdom)
A comparative perspective on red cell homeostasis and its influence on our understanding of human physiology and disease
09:00 – 09:15 Selected oral abstract
09:15 – 09:30 Selected oral abstract
09:30 – 09:45 Selected oral abstract
09:45 – 10:00 Selected oral abstract
10:30 – 10:55 Invited speaker: Loïc Garçon (France)
PIEZO1 and Gárdos channels: new insights into red cell and erythropoiesis defects
10:55 – 11:20 Invited speaker: Richard van Wijk (The Netherlands)
Enzymopathies: G6PD/PK deficiency
11:20 – 11:35 Selected oral abstract
11:35 – 11:50 Selected oral abstract
11:50 – 12:05 Selected oral abstract
12:05 – 12:20 Selected oral abstract
14:10 – 14:35 Invited speaker: Paula Bianchi (Italy)
Primary lesions in cytoskeleton proteins on red cell membrane stability in patients with hereditary spherocytosis
14:35 – 15:00 Invited speaker: Stéphane Egée (France)
Ion channels in red cell membrane
15:00 – 15:15 Selected oral abstract
15:15 – 15:30 Selected oral abstract
15:30 – 15:45 Selected oral abstract
15:45 – 16:00 Selected oral abstract
08:10 – 08:35 Invited speaker: Jacques Chiaroni (France)
Blood Groups: At the Crossroads of Medicine and Anthropology
08:35 – 09:00 Invited speaker: Nicholas S. Gleadall (United Kingdom)
Large-scale array genotyping of transfusion-relevant blood cell antigens
09:00 – 09:15 Selected oral abstract
09:15 – 09:30 Selected oral abstract
09:30 – 09:45 Selected oral abstract
09:45 – 10:00 Selected oral abstract
10:30 – 10:55 Invited speaker: Pascal Amireault (France)
Proteostasis and metabolic dysfunction during red cell storage
10:55 – 11:20 Invited speaker: Ahley Toye (United Kingdom)
The RESTORE study: a clinical assessment of laboratory grown red blood cells produced from stem cells
11:20 – 11:35 Selected oral abstract
11:35 – 11:50 Selected oral abstract
11:50 – 12:05 Selected oral abstract
12:05 – 12:20 Selected oral abstract
14:10 – 14:35 Invited speaker: Lucia De Franceschi (Italy)
Impact of PK activators on ineffective erythropoiesis in β-thalassemia
14:35 – 15:00 Invited speaker: Erica Sparkenbaugh (United States)
Mechanisms of thrombo-inflammation in sickle cell disease
15:00 – 15:15 Selected oral abstract
15:15 – 15:30 Selected oral abstract
15:30 – 15:45 Selected oral abstract
15:45 – 16:00 Selected oral abstract
Departure
The venue combines modern conference facilities and on-site accommodation within a peaceful Provençal estate bordered by the Sorgue Rive
– By train: Avignon TGV station (30 minutes)
– By plane: Marseille Provence Airport (1 hour)
– By car: via A7 motorway (Avignon Sud or Cavaillon exits)
A round-trip transfer from Avignon TGV station and Marseille Airport will be provided.
Exact schedule to be confirmed.
Early May in Provence is mild and sunny (20–25 °C).
Evenings can be cool — a light jacket is recommended.