Mark your calendars for FPWR’s PWS Research Symposium October 3-4, 2019.Join colleagues and learn more about the latest breakthroughs in Prader-Willi syndrome research including genetics, molecular mechanisms, PWS models, metabolism, therapeutic development, clinical care, and clinical trials.
FPWR will offer a limited number of $500 travel awards to trainees and junior faculty members presenting their research at FPWR’s 2019 PWS Research Symposium. Travel funds can be applied to conference registration fee, airfare, hotel, meals, and ground transportation.
Eligibility:
Open to trainees (undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, medical residents and clinical fellows) and junior faculty members (within 3 years of the start of a faculty position).
No citizenship or residency requirements.
Applicants must be the presenting author (oral or poster presentation).
Application: Please submit the following, along with the abstract submission:
CV or Biosketch
Letter of Recommendation from Mentor (trainees) or Department/Section Chair (junior faculty)
Brief statement (250 words or less) about why you would like to attend and how you expect attendance at the symposium will advance your work in PWS research.
Award funding will be disbursed after the meeting, upon submission of travel reimbursement forms and accompanying receipts.
Important Dates:
Abstract deadline July 15, 2019 Travel award application deadline July 15, 2019 Travel award decision notification September 1, 2019 PWS Research Symposium . October 3-4, 2019
Thursday, October 3rd, 9:00am-5:00pm Friday, October 4th, 9:00am - 12:00pm
An exciting day of the latest breakthroughs in Prader-Willi syndrome research including genetics, molecular mechanisms, PWS models, metabolism, therapeutic development, clinical care, and clinical trials. Presentations will be given for a scientific audience (researchers an academics). Parents are welcome to attend.
Family Conference AND Research Symposium: October 3 - 5
Standard Registration - $584
Family Conference Only: October 4 - 5 Standard Registration - $349
Refund Policy: standard registration fees may be refunded up to 30 days prior to conference, less a $25 processing fee.
The Venue
Double Tree
300 Canal St, New Orleans LA
Accommodations
For your convenience, a room block has been established for FPWR conference guests at the Double Tree, New Orleans.Reservation details will be shared upon conference registration.
