The summer school “hATTR Amyloidosis: from bench to bedside” aims to expose participants to the challenges of early detecting hATTR, given the importance of early initiation of disease modifying therapies. Also, it will highlight the interdisciplinary approach needed for the management of this multifaceted disease, as employed in the health care ecosystem of Heraklion, Crete. This ecosystem has evolved due to the increased prevalence of disease on the island. Finally, this summer school aims to expose participants to the cutting-edge treatment modalities available to patients in Crete and elsewhere.

The structure of the program entails both clinical practice and hands-on laboratory experience and lectures by distinguished scientists running in parallel. A total of 16 participants will be practicing in groups in the Departments of the University Hospital of Heraklion and the Venizelio Hospital involved in this summer school (Neurology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Nuclear Medicine, Ophthalmology, Pathology, Renal Medicine) and the Laboratories of the University of Crete, Medical School (Neurogenetics / Neurodegenerative Disorders, Pathology). At the same time, the group will attend courses by experts in the field at 12-3pm.