 As of 2014, nine of these Cooley's Anemia Symposia have been presented; the tenth is currently scheduled for October, 2015.These Symposia bring together experts in thalassemia from around the world and offer an opportunity for clinicians, scientists, nurses and others involved in thalassemia care and research to share information and learn about up-to-date therapies and strategies that can have a current and future impact on patient care.The Foundation makes a priority of educating and informing government agencies and officials about the needs of the thalassemia community.