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

The Leading International Conference on Cachexia, Sarcopenia & Muscle Wasting

Join clinicians, researchers and experts advancing the science of muscle wasting disorders. Over 400 clinicians and researchers from 45+ countries attend SCWD each year

  • 📍 Washington, DC •
  • December 10–12, 2026
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SOCIETY ON SARCOPENIA, CACHEXIA, & WASTING DISORDERS (SCWD)

SCWD 2026 – Call for Abstracts

Present your research at the leading international conference on Sarcopenia, Cachexia & Muscle Wasting Disorders.

  • Abstract submission opening : May 25, 2026
  • Deadline for receipt of abstracts: August 31, 2026
  • ⭐ Late Breaking Science abstracts: October 1, 2026

Selected abstracts will be considered for oral presentations and awards.

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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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Join our network of professionals in the field of Sarcopenia, Cachexia, and Wasting Disorders. As an SCWD member, you gain access to exclusive resources, opportunities, and a community committed to advancing clinical excellence and research. Enhance your career and impact by joining today.
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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

Sarcopenia

Exercise

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Frailty

From Pixels to Prediction: Reviewing the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Body Composition Analysis.

  • 🗓️ Date: 2026-05-18
  • 📰 Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
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Heme Metabolism-Derived Carbon Monoxide Regulates Skeletal Muscle Function.

  • 🗓️ Date: 2026-05-15
  • 📰 Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
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Frailty Transforms Care Continuity-Mortality Relationships Across Age Groups: Evidence From Taiwan and South Korea.

  • 🗓️ Date: 2026-05-15
  • 📰 Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
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Liver-derived ceramides link metabolism to tissue wasting in cancer cachexia.

Inhibition of ceramide synthesis ameliorates body wasting in a cancer cachexia model.

Why Osteosarcopenia Matters: Clinical and Investigative Implications.

Home-Based Intervention to Prevent Functional Decline in (Pre)frail Older Adults: The PromeTheus Randomized Controlled Trial.

Control of muscle mass during growth and aging: Clinical targets and pathways.

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📅 When: 10-12 december 2026

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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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