International Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research Conference 2021:
A Vision for the Future
The International TSC Research Conference is held annually to bring together academics, healthcare professionals, industry, patients and patient representatives from around the world to share their knowledge and experience and to learn about new and exciting developments in TSC research.
This year’s conference will take place virtually across three days, from Thursday 17 June – Saturday 19 June 2021.
The conference is CPD certified and proudly organised by the Tuberous Sclerosis Association.
The International TSC Research Conference 2021 will focus on A Vision For the Future.
The conference will explore how academics, clinicians and researchers from across the globe are ambitiously driving
new opportunities in TSC to advance scientific understanding, deliver innovation in clinical practice, and transform
the lives of people living with TSC and their families.
Sessions will cover seven key areas:
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The International TSC Research Conference 2021 will take place virtually through an online platform hosted by Royal College of Physicians (RCP) London Events.
ITSCRC2021 Sponsors:Â
Please click here for the TSA’s International TSC Research Conference 2021 sponsorship pack.
Click here to view the conference programme.
Click here to view the latest working agenda.
Key Dates
- 1 Feb 2021: Call for abstracts (click here to submit your abstract)
- 22 Mar 2021: Conference registration opens
- ***EXTENDED*** 7 April 2021: Abstract submission deadline
- 7 May 2021: Platform and poster presenters notified (at least one week before early conference registration ends)
- 16 May 2021: Early registration ends
- 15 Jun 2021: Late registration ends
Registration Costs
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| Â | Early bird (Until 16 May) |
Late registration (From 17 May) |
Compared to 2019 |
| Early career researchers | £120 | £150 | £305 Early, £382 Late |
| Other delegates | £150 | £190 | £382 Early, £498 Late |
Abstract submission for the International TSC Research Conference 2021 is now closed.
Register your interest in attending the conference, and stay up-to-date with conference news and registration details, by filling out this form.
Scientific committee (SC)
Co-chairs: Dr Chris Kingswood, Professor Anna Jansen and Professor Andrew Tee.
Members: Dr Nicholas Annear, Professor Patrick Bolton, Professor Petrus de Vries, Dr Steve Roberds, Professor Simon Johnson, Professor Julian Sampson, Professor Elizabeth Thiele, Professor Elizabeth (Lisa) Henske and Dr Angela Peron.
Patient representatives: Mr Perry James and Mrs Corrine Swainger.
TSA representatives: Mrs Louise Fish, Dr Pooja Takhar and Miss Bethan Vaughan.
Early career researchers (ECR) committee
Co-chairs: Dr Charilaos (Harry) Filippakis, Dr Charlotte Tye, Dr Elaine Dunlop, Miss Fabienne Haslam, Dr Sam Amin and Dr Nicholas Annear.
TSA representatives: Dr Pooja Takhar and Miss Bethan Vaughan.
Internal organising committee (OC)
Co-chairs: Mrs Louise Fish (CEO) & Dr Pooja Takhar (Head of Research).
Members: Miss Bethan Vaughan (Research and Evidence Officer), Mr Luke Langlands (Head of Communications and Research), Mr Mike Dodson (Office Manager) and Mrs Mikaela Conlin-Hulme (Head of Fundraising).
Q: How does the virtual conference platform work?
A: Using the easy to navigate tool bar you will be able to look at the whole agenda for the event and plan your day. Drop in and out of the live sessions, and visit our virtual exhibition or poster area. You will still be able to connect and network with colleagues in our networking lounges and participate fully in sessions by joining in the conversation or through the chat and Q&A function.
Q: How do I join the conference?
A: All you need to do is register for the conference and prior to the event you will receive your joining link giving you access to the conference page. On the day of the conference join through your bespoke joining link and click on the session or event area you would like to join. If you have any issues, the conference team will be on hand to help.
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£10 Can allow us to send a welcome pack to a family who has just received a life-changing TSC diagnosis, ensuring that they do not go through this time alone.
£25 Can help us develop materials that are included in our support services, flagship events or campaigns.
£50 Can provide laboratory equipment for a day’s research into the causes, symptoms, management or treatment of TSC.
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