1st International Basic and Clinical Science Conference on Christianson Syndrome

In Conjunction with the Christianson Syndrome Association (CSA) Family Meeting
Hyatt Place Hotel, The Woodlands, TX, July 30th – August 2nd 2015

Christianson syndrome (CS) is a newly recognized X-linked neurogenetic disorder caused by changes in the SLC9A6 gene encoding the endosomal Na+/H+ exchanger 6 (NHE6) protein.

photo23Confirmed Speakers Include:

  • Special lecture by Huda Zoghbi, Baylor College of Medicine
  • Arnold Christianson, South African National Health Laboratory Service emeritus
  • Laurent Counillon, University of Nice
  • Robert Edwards, UC, San Francisco
  • Sofia Lizarraga, University of South Carolina
  • Anne McKinney, McGill University
  • Eric Morrow, Brown University
  • John Orlowski, McGill University
  • Annapurna Poduri, Boston Children’s Hospital
  • Rajini Rao, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
  • Charles Schwartz, Greenwood Genetic Center
  • Jakub Sikora, Charles University – Prague
  • Petter Stromme, University of Oslo
  • Steven Walkley, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Click Here to Register or for more information email ChristiansonSyndromeMeeting@gmail.com

There will be opportunity to present scientific abstracts as a talk or poster. Please submit your title and abstract (250 word limit) to ChristiansonSyndromeMeeting@gmail.com

Co-Organizers:

Eric M. Morrow MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Brown University and
Steven U. Walkley DVM, PhD
Professor, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Generous Sponsorship Provided By:

The Company of Biologists and
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Click here for a printable flyer

No comments yet.

Leave a Reply