Virtual Access: Family Conference

The Family Conference Continues on Saturday, June 29.

Please be advised that this page is for SATURDAY, JUNE 29th Virtual links. All session times are in CENTRAL STANDARD TIME.

CENTRAL STANDARD TIME Red Oak Ballroom
08:30 – 08:45 AM                                                   

Announcements
Ron Chapleau, Board President

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CENTRAL STANDARD TIME
Red Oak Ballroom Bluestem Hazelnut Hollyhock Iris
09:00 – 10:00 AM

Introducing: The ULF’s Ambassador Program Marla Chapleau and the ULF Ambassadors

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Treatment Modalities for Leukodystrophies Dr. Ali Fatemi, Johns Hopkins and Kennedy Krieger Institute

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Grief Roundtable LuAnn Swartzlander

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Krabbe Disease Presented by KrabbeConnect

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CADASIL Presented by Cure CADASIL

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10:15 – 11:15 AM

Advancements in Gene Therapy Dr. Florian Eichler, Mass. General Hospital

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Anticipatory Grief Nicollette Vasquez, Lightways Joliet

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Spouses & Partners Roundtable Margaret Halter and Roger Locy

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11:30 – 12:30 PM

Bioethics: Understanding the Importance of Informed Consent Melody Kisor, Cure LBSL

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Utilizing Palliative Care and Hospice for Quality of Life Dr. Erin Flanagan, Lightways Joliet

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Research and the Ultra-Rare Dr. Paul Watkins, Kennedy Krieger Institute

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12:30 – 01:30 PM Lunch
CENTRAL STANDARD TIME                           Red Oak Ballroom                     
                                                   
01:30 – 02:00 PM                                                                                      

Scientific Symposium Session Summaries
Dr. Ali Fatemi, Johns Hopkins and Kennedy Krieger Institute

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02:00 – 04:00 PM

Updates from our Industry Partners
Vigil Neuroscience, Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Minoryx Therapeutics, BridgeBio/ASPA, SwanBio Therapeutics, Forge Biologics

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Room Red Oak Ballroom Bluestem         
Hazelnut Hollyhock Iris
04:15 – 05:15 PM

Exploring the Benefits of Hippotherapy, or Therapeutic Horseback Riding.
Christine Hanebury, Sebastian Riding Associates

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Speech Therapy TopicsTempe Thomas, Vox Chicago

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Newborn Screening Crash Course – Get Involved in Your State!
Lesa Brackbill, Leukodystrophy Newborn Screening Action Network

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Affected Women Roundtable JoAnn Locy, Jamie Barlow, and LuAnn Swartzlander

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CADASIL Community Conversation (4 PM to 5:30 PM)

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