1st CDG Satellite Meeting

1st CDG Satellite Meeting - 2019

Defining CDG at the international level!
25th July 2019

Why a Satellite Meeting?

A clear disease definition is essential for diagnostics and therapy development.
With the increasing number of CDGs there is a need to clarity and establish a defined classification and nomenclature for the disease.

What will be discussed?

In this Satellite Meeting, professionals will discuss the necessity for a clear CDG definition, the CDG Nomenclature and Nosology (classification of a list of diseases).
This is a very pressing discussion topic because a clear disease definition and classification is fundamental for therapy development and approval.

Agenda and Speakers

The main speaker of the 1st CDG Satellite Meeting will be Dr. Carlos Ferreira, M.D.
He is the leading author of the publication "A proposed nosology for inborn errors of metabolism."

His presentation - State of the art for CDG nomenclature - will be followed by a Discussion Session with all the Professionals present.

Download Dr. Carlos Ferreira biography HERE.

Dr. Carlos R. Ferreira, M.D.

Did you know...

This conference is being organized in collaboration with the European Reference Network for Rare Metabolic Diseases - MetabERN (know more HERE)?

AND

in collaboration with the Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit (UCIBIO) and the Faculty of Sciences and Technology of the Nova University of Lisbon (FCT-UNL) - know more HERE.

AND

with the endorsement of the Portuguese Society of Metabolic Diseases (SPDM) and of the Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism (SSIEM) - know more HERE and HERE.

Reasons to attend

See the AGENDA HERE

Opportunity to have direct contact, establish dialogue and engage in meaningful discussions with CDG professionals)
Knowledge and information exchange
Forging partnerships with main stakeholders
Shaping basic and applied research based on CDG community concerns and needs
Networking Promotion
Identification and assessment of CDG unmet needs and urgent challenges
Possibility to attend presentations by international and highly qualified CDG professionals
Promotion of translational research

Registration

The Registration form is available HERE.

HOWEVER, to obtain a full and valid registration you MUST send proof of payment of the registration fee and meals to the organizing committee at worldcdgconference2019@gmail.com.

The registration fee is a donation that will support the meeting, the organization, logistics for the event, The Registration fee includes Meeting participation, information material and networking sessions.

Meeting Venue, Accommodation and Meals

The 1st CDG Satellite Meeting will be held in classroom nº6 of the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Lisbon. For more information consult the Conference Booklet (available soon).

On your registration form there will be a section for you to book your meals (afternoon coffee break and dinner).

Accommodation will be booked by the participants directly with the hotels.
Information regarding surrounding hotels and AirB&Bs is available on the Conference Booklet.

For any further information, please contact the organizing committee at worldcdgconference2019@gmail.com

Satellite Meeting Venue
Faculty of Psychology University of Lisbon
Lisbon (Portugal)

Important DATES

Launch Registration: 10th February 2019

Registration deadline (mandatory to all participants): 30th June 2019

Preparing for the Meeting

Preparation is key to getting the most out of the meeting. Listed here are multiple tips that will guarantee your successful attendance:

Register for the meeting: Registration is MANDATORY to everybody. DEADLINE 30th June 2019. Be sure to register very early in advance for the meeting. Register HERE
Make your travel arrangements early: Flights and hotel rooms will be in demand during the dates of the World Conference.
Prepare your schedule.
Download and print the program: we do not have available programs
Prepare to network: read the program carefully and select the relevant key stakeholders with whom you wish to interact. You will have the opportunity to meet well-known individuals who will be accessible during the conference. Breaks and meals will also be suitable times to meet and network with people that you do not normally get to see.
If it is the case, Practice your formal oral presentation
Take notes: it helps you to focus when listening; it will be a record for later reference and helps to promote information retention.
Do not be shy – Ask questions: we encourage you to ask questions at the sessions you attend. Asking good questions is an important skill that can be developed. To become a more active meeting participant, we suggest you to try to have at least three good questions, and write these questions in your notebook-whether or not you intend to ask them. Please, work up to asking your question(s) preferentially in public or after the session. Questions will also promote discussions, which may result in greater advancements or in more clarification.