The inaugural symposium of the Alana Down Syndrome Center will feature an informative and engaging afternoon of talks discussing the latest trends in translational research regarding Down syndrome.
*Registration is required. Please register by clicking here*
Keynote speakers:
- Roger Reeves, McKusick-Nathans Institute for Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins University
- Joaquin Espinosa, Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome, University of Colorado
Additional Speakers:
- Angelika Amon, MIT, Alana Down Syndrome Center
- Nicole Baumer, Boston Children’s Hospital
- Jeanne Lawrence, University of Massachusetts Medical School
- Brian Skotko, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Eduardo Torres, University of Massachusetts Medical School
Agenda:
1:00 - 1:10pm: Welcome, Li-Huei Tsai, MIT, Co-Director of Alana Down Syndrome Center
Session Chairs: Tim Mullen, Hiruy Meharena
1:10- 1:50pm: Keynote- Joaquin Espinosa, University of Colorado Denver
1:50-2:15pm: Nicole Baumer, Boston Children’s Hospital
2:15-2:40pm: Eduardo Torres, University of Massachusetts Medical School
2:40-3:05pm: Break
3:05-3:30pm: Brian Skotko, Massachusetts General Hospital
3:30-3:55pm: Jeanne Lawrence, University of Massachusetts Medical School
3:55-4:20pm: Angelika Amon, MIT, Co-Director of Alana Down Syndrome Center
4:20-5:00pm: Keynote- Roger Reeves, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
5:00 - 6:00pm: Reception
