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FPWR's 2023 Family Conference will be held on October 6th and October 7th at The Westin Downtown Denver.
The two-day conference is a powerful experience combining education, networking, and community-building. Learn the latest in PWS and SYS research and standards of care from experts in the field and have the opportunity to engage one-on-one with the researchers that have a deep interest in finding treatments for our loved ones with PWS and SYS. Check back this spring for more details on sessions and speakers!
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Pre-Conference Sessions:
Join us for a special session just for new parents
This special pre-conference session is for parents who have received the PWS diagnosis within the last 24 months. Join us on the morning of Friday, October 6 to meet other new families and learn from parents who are on this same journey. A luncheon will follow the session. Space is limited, please RSVP during ticket purchase.
Age Group Meet Ups
Want to connect with other families in your age group? Sign up for one of our age group meet-ups on Friday, October 6, 9:00-11:00 AM. RSVP during the ticket purchase.
Research Symposium
Hear the latest in PWS research directly from the researchers! Presentations are geared for a scientific audience of researchers and academics, however, parents are invited to attend on Friday, October 6th from 9-12 p.m. for free!
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Join us Thursday, October 5 and Friday, October 6, 8 am -12 pm, for our 2023 PWS Research Symposium highlighting the latest findings in Prader-Willi Syndrome research, and leave inspired with new research ideas and collaborations. Symposium topics will include genetics, molecular mechanisms, PWS models, metabolism, therapeutic development, clinical care, and clinical trials.
The general program agenda is as follows:
Thursday, October 5
Abstract Presentations 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Scientific Reception and Poster Sharing 5 - 7 PM
Friday, October 6
Abstract Presentations 8:30 AM - 12 PM
Interested in presenting at the symposium?
The Research Symposium will include both oral presentations and a poster session. To submit your abstract for consideration, please complete and return this form. Abstracts should not exceed one page. Abstract submissions will be accepted until July 15th.
Travel Awards
FPWR is offering a limited number of $500 travel awards to trainees and junior faculty members presenting their research at FPWR’s 2023 PWS Research Symposium in Denver, Colorado. Travel funds can be applied to the conference registration fee, airfare, hotel, meals, and ground transportation. Travel Award applications will be accepted until July 15th.
Eligibility:
Download travel award application instructions here.
Standard Conference Pricing
Research Symposium Only: $400
Family Conference Only: $350
Research Symposium & Family Conference: $750
Family Discounted Rates
(for parents and relatives of children with PWS/SYS)
Family Conference Only: Early Bird Rate $225, Standard Rate $250 (after March 1)
Research Symposium & Family Conference: Early Bird Rate $625, Standard Rate $650 (after March 1)
Deadline for Registration: September 27th
Refund Policy: Tickets may be refunded up to 30 days prior to the conference, less a $25 processing fee.
Limited financial assistance is available for families who otherwise cannot attend the conference.
Learn more and apply.
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The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (federal tax id 31-1763110) is a nonprofit corporation with federal tax exempt status as a public charity under section 501(c)(3).
