SOCIETY ON SARCOPENIA, CACHEXIA, & WASTING DISORDERS (SCWD)
The 19th International Conference of the SCWD 2026
10–12 December 2026, Washington, USA.
Abstract submission opening: May 25th, 2026
Deadline for receipt of abstracts: August 31, 2026
Late Breaking Science abstracts: October 1st, 2026
SOCIETY ON SARCOPENIA, CACHEXIA, & WASTING DISORDERS (SCWD)
Driving Innovation in Research,
Education and Clinical Excellence Worldwide
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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- 🗓️ Date: 2026-01-31
- 📰 Journal: Nature Communications
- 🗓️ Date: 2026-01-29
- 📰 Journal: Current Opinion In Clinical Nutrition And Metabolic Care
- 🗓️ Date: 2026-01-28
- 📰 Journal: Annals Academy Of Medicine Singapore
- 🗓️ Date: 2026-01-28
- 🗓️ Date: 2026-01-24
- 📰 Journal: British Journal Of Pharmacology
- 🗓️ Date: 2026-01-21
- 📰 Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
- 🗓️ Date: 2026-01-19
- 📰 Journal: Experimental Gerontology
Distinct Metabolomic Alterations Are Associated With Physical Function, Weight Loss, and Muscle Mass in Men With Cancer.
Mitochondrial Transporter ABCB10 Protects Against Doxorubicin-Induced Respiratory Muscle Dysfunction Independent of Changes to Diaphragm Accumulation.
Overview: English Translation of the Japanese Guideline for Digital Health for the Prevention and Improvement of Sarcopenia and Frailty.
Tumour-host interactions in Drosophila: mechanisms in the tumour micro- and macroenvironment.
Skeletal Muscle Mass Modifies the Prognostic Impact of LDL Cholesterol in Chronic Heart Failure.
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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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