Connective Issues Spring 2022

REGISTRATION IS OPEN SCIENCE IN Paris

The Marfan Foundation is honored to bring together researchers and clinicians from all over the world who are focused on genetic aortic and vascular conditions for Science in Paris , August 29-September 1, 2022, at Le Méridien Etoile. The goal is to enhance collaboration and discovery to bene fi t patients and families. This four-day event features three separate, but connected, scienti fi c meetings and poster sessions. August 29, 2022 DEFY Foundation 5 th Scienti fi c Meeting and Poster Session on Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS)

Second International Patient Meeting, What’s New in Genetic Aortic and Vascular Conditions, is Set for August 28, 2022, in Paris Prior to the scienti fi c meetings, the Foundation is hosting an international meeting for people living with Marfan, LDS, and VEDS, and their family members. The one-day meeting will take place on Sunday, August 28 also at the Le Méridien Etoile. What’s New in Genetic Aortic and Vascular Conditions features leading medical experts from the US and Europe who will cover diagnosis, medical and surgical treatments, and genetics. Speakers con fi rmed are Dr. Juan Bowen, Mayo Clinic, Dr. Alan Braverman, Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Kim Eagle, University of Michigan, Dr. Scott LeMaire, Baylor St. Luke’s, Dr. Hal Dietz, Johns Hopkins, Dr. Bart Loeys, University of Antwerp (Belgium), and Dr. Shaine Morris, Texas Children’s Hospital. For more information, please visit Marfan.org/calendar/international-patient symposium .

August 30-31, 2022 11 th International Symposium on Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and Related Conditions

September 1, 2022 7 th GenTAC Aortic Summit

“Science in Paris expands the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to serving the international community through science, research, education, and collaboration,” said Josephine Grima, PhD, the Foundation’s Chief Science O ffi cer. “We invite researchers and clinicians in all disciplines to attend and look forward to innovative discourse that will lead to breakthroughs to enhance patient care.”

Please visit Marfan.org/ScienceinParis for more information and registration details.

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