Conference 2023

Advances in Achondroplasia

Managing Achondroplasia: Partnership, Practice, Progress

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
21–22 April 2023

Welcome to the inaugural Advances in Achondroplasia Conference!

Chaired by Professor Mohamad Maghnie and Professor Geert Mortier

The EAF are delighted to bring you our first independent meeting which will bring together the specialities managing achondroplasia as well as representatives from patient advocacy groups and individuals with achondroplasia, with the aims of:

• Disseminating guidelines and knowledge on the management of achondroplasia

• Sharing early experience of using vosoritide in clinical practice

• Examining therapies in development

• Providing practical guidance for management in the clinic

The conference features a combination of plenary lectures and practical workshops, and will cover key topics in the field, as well as new data in our abstract session.

We hope you can join us for what promises to be a lively, engaging meeting that informs your daily practice and ultimately contributes to improved outcomes for individuals with achondroplasia.

Registration fees:

General Admission- £300 incl VAT

Reduced Rate General Admission- £200 incl VAT

Virtual Attendance- £200 incl VAT

Call for Abstracts

Deadline: Now Closed

The Steering Committee will select the top abstracts for presentation during the congress.

Scientific Programme

Our Scientific Programme has been developed to give you practical guidance for the management of achondroplasia, and to inform you of recent developments in the therapeutic pipeline, as well the use of therapy in clinical practice. Our esteemed international faculty will cover aspects of management through the life course, as well as the practicalities of multidisciplinary management, measuring outcomes and most importantly, how clinical progress may translate into improved outcomes for our patients.

Times are listed in Central European Time (CET)

Sponsors for EAC 2023

Thank you to our current sponsors, QED Therapeutics. Ascendis Pharma and BioMarin

We need the support of exhibitors and sponsors to make this an exceptional event where all disciplines and patient groups can come together to make a real difference to patient care.

If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at this event, please contact congress@achondroplasiaforum.com

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