SOCIETY ON SARCOPENIA, CACHEXIA, & WASTING DISORDERS (SCWD)

The 18th International Conference of the SCWD 2025

11–13 December 2025, Rome, Italy. 

New record: Over 200 abstracts received!

Discover the latest breakthroughs in cachexia, sarcopenia & muscle-wasting at the 18th International SCWD Conference.

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Last chance to share your research at #SCWD2025!

Deadline extended to September 22, 2025

Call for Abstracts 2025, Roma

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We’ve received over 200 abstracts — a new record!

Last chance to submit your research and shape the future of Sarcopenia and Cachexia research 

SOCIETY ON SARCOPENIA, CACHEXIA, & WASTING DISORDERS (SCWD)

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From Basic Science to Clinical Management of Sarcopenia, Cachexia and Wasting

Multidisciplinary Approaches to Improve Patients’ Outcomes

The Society on Sarcopenia, Cachexia, and Wasting Disorders (SCWD) focuses on muscle wasting across a number of medical conditions and strives to enhance global health by advancing cutting-edge research that informs effective policies and practices for medical professionals and healthcare stakeholders.

Our mission is to address the challenges of cachexia (including cancer cachexia), sarcopenia, and wasting disorders involving all stakeholders to improve the lives of patients with cachexia and sarcopenia worldwide.

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Dive into our series of expert-led webinars that discuss the most recent research, treatment updates, and management techniques for Sarcopenia, Cachexia, and Wasting Disorders. Our webinars are designed to bring you the forefront of scientific dialogue and innovation.
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SCIENCE & RESEARCH

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Ageing

Cachexia

Cancer Cachexia

Clinical Trials

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Frailty

The Prognostic Role of Frailty and Its Recognition With Simple FRAIL and Fried Frailty Questionnaires in Advanced Cancer Patients.

  • 🗓️ Date: 2025-10-01
  • 📰 Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
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The Novel MuRF2 Target SNX5 Regulates PKA Activity Through Stabilization of RI-α and Controls Myogenic Differentiation.

  • 🗓️ Date: 2025-01-01
  • 📰 Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
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Temporalis muscle thickness: Ultrasound measurement, clinical significance and correlation with sarcopenic indices.

  • 🗓️ Date: 2025-10-04
  • 📰 Journal: Clinical Nutrition
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Automated Classification of Neuromuscular Diseases Using Thigh Muscle MRI With Model Interpretations.

Cancer cachexia contender enters first pivotal trial.

Pancreatic Damage in Ovarian Cancer-Associated Cachexia Is Driven by Activin A Signalling.

Sarcopenia and Its Individual Traits Independently Predict Mortality in Patients on Dialysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Skeletal Muscle PGC-1α Remodels Mitochondrial Phospholipidome but Does Not Alter Energy Efficiency for ATP Synthesis.

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📅 When: 11-13 december 2025

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The Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle is committed to pioneering research that addresses the critical challenges of cachexia and sarcopenia. By publishing the finest work from across the life sciences, we unite experts to push the boundaries of knowledge and improve patient care. Discover how our journal can support your research through opportunities for publication and collaboration.

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