Octapharma Symposium at ESID 2026
Netherlands15/10/2026

SID: Are We Only Seeing the Tip of the Iceberg?

Octapharma Symposium at ESID 2026

Row of charming historic buildings along a riverbank in Maastricht, the Netherlands.

Introduction

This symposium is taking place at the European Society of Immunodeficiencies (ESID) meeting in Maastricht, Netherlands, from October 14 to 17, 2026.

During this session, a panel of experts will explore the growing clinical burden of secondary immunodeficiency (SID), examining its epidemiology, key drivers, and the challenges of diagnosis and management across onco-hematology and autoimmune diseases. Through expert presentations and an interactive discussion, participants will gain practical insights into identifying patients at risk, preventing infections, and optimizing the use of immunoglobulin replacement therapy in routine clinical practice.

Symposium Program

Secondary Immunodeficiency: Are We Only Seeing the Tip of the Iceberg?

Thursday, October 15, 2026
1:00-2:25 PM
Auditorium II

Program

Speaker

Welcome and Introduction

Chair: Sinisa Savic (Leeds, UK)

The Burden of Secondary Immunodeficiency: Epidemiology, Drivers, and Unmet Needs

Adil Adatia (Edmonton, Canada)

Modern Onco-Hematology’s Blind Spot: Secondary Immunodeficiency and Infection Risk

Fabrizio Vianello (Padua, Italy)

When Immune Control Becomes Immune Compromise: SID in Autoimmune Diseases

Sinisa Savic (Leeds, UK)

Panel Discussion: Managing Secondary Immunodeficiency in Clinical Practice

All

Q&A

All

Closing Remarks

Sinisa Savic (Leeds, UK)

For healthcare professionals only. This program is developed and offered by Octapharma. This session is not included in the main event CME/CPD credit. This Symposium may contain details on products and/or indications that are not approved in your country. Please always consult your country specific SmPC.

Meet the speakers

Sinisa Savic

University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

Adil Adatia

University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

Fabrizio Vianello

University of Padua, Padua, Italy

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