Co-funding Institute(s):
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
The Urea Cycle Disorders Satellite Symposium to the 11th International Congress on Inborn Errors of Metabolism (ICIEM) – Overcoming Barriers – New Developments and Future Directions for Urea Cycle Disorders
August 27, 2009 - August 29, 2009
Estancia La Jolla Hotel Conference Center, La Jolla, CA, United States
DescriptionThe specific aims of this meeting are to 1) focus attention on advances that may provide a basis for new interventions to treat UCDs and address the long-term effects of the disorder; 2) review progress and discuss new findings in the role of urea cycle defects, precursors and intermediaries and their impact on non-urea cycle reactions, e.g. blood pressure and liver disease; 3) share preliminary data from the investigations of the Urea Cycle Disorders Consortium and to encourage collaborations that expand patient access and participation in clinical trials.
Contact for additional information: Dr. Mary Lou Oster-Granite, 301-435-6866
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