Science & Knowledge
Mon. January 12, 6:30PM
Why aspirin could help you live longer, or shorter
Blood clots: what you need to know to stay safe
Aspirin ‘thins’ the blood. What exactly does that mean and why can that be beneficial to your heart or brain? Can it help you live longer?
In this keynote, world-leading hematologist prof. dr. Cédric Hermans will explain how aspirin and other anticoagulant medications change how our bodies form clots. To do so, he will offer a clear and visual explanation of how clots form, how the body’s blood clotting system works, and what causes the formation of blood clots (thrombosis). He will also show how each of us can take steps to lower our risk – with or without aspirin - and how promising treatments are helping more and more people.
speaker
Cédric Hermans
Prof. dr. Cédric Hermans is a world-leading hematologist from Belgium, specializing in coagulation disorders and thrombosis. He heads the Division of Hematology at Saint-Luc University Hospital in Brussels and holds a full professorship and the function of vice-dean at the Catholic University of Louvain. His expertise in how our blood clots is evident from the more than 470 peer-reviewed scientific articles he has contributed to, and has recently led him to be a board director of the World Federation of Hemophilia. Finally, wanting to share and promote up-to-date knowledge with hematologists, researchers and general practitioners, he also serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the scientific journals Haemophilia and Louvain Médical, and as associate editor of Therapeutic Advances in Hematology and of Frontiers in Medicine Hematology.
moderator
Raissa Derckx
Raissa Derckx is a medical doctor and trained neuroscientist driven by a passion for enhancing our quality of life. Whether through nutrition, sports, or psychological insights, she is intrinsically committed to exploring how we can optimize the human body and mind. Her mission is to learn from leading experts and unlock the secrets of staying vibrant and resilient, without being limited by aging or the pressures of modern society. Fascinated by the intricate workings of the mind and body, she’s hence dedicated to bringing cutting-edge scientific knowledge to anyone looking to elevate their physical and mental well-being.
