WORLDSymposium 2018 Exhibitors
WORLDSymposium 2018 attracted over 35 Exhibitors and 8 Patient Advocate Groups. View 2018 Exhibitor List.
WORLDSymposium 2018 Satellite Symposia
15 Satellite symposia were held from Monday February 5, 2018 to Thursday, February 8, 2018. Click here for the full schedule.
WORLDSymposium 2018 Poster Sessions
WORLDSymposium 2018 had 426 scientific abstracts presented at two (2) separate poster sessions. View 2018 Poster List.
WORLDSymposium 2018 Program
Following the presentation of the Award for Innovation and Accomplishment in lysosomal disease research, presentations in the morning and afternoon sessions discussed innovations in technology and how they can be applied to early diagnosis for lysosomal conditions, progress in gene therapy, and exploitation of differences at the cellular level that may indicate early disease state. View full program.
WORLDSymposium 2018 Emerging Trends
For the sixth consecutive year, WORLDSymposium began with Emerging Trends in Lysosomal Biology & Lysosomal Diseases: State-of-the-art for Experts on Monday, February 5, 2018. See agenda and faculty.
WORLDSymposium 2018 New Treatment Awards
The WORLDSymposium 2018 New Treatment Awards were presented to Biomarin and to Ultragenyx on Thursday, February 5, 2018. More details.
WORLDSymposium 2018 Young Investigator Awards
WORLDSymposium was pleased to announce the 10 recipients of the 2018 Young Investigator Awards on Monday, February 5. Click to view award recipients.
WORLDSymposium 2018 Roscoe O. Brady Award
WORLDSymposium 2018 Roscoe O. Brady Award was presented to Mark E. Haskins, VMD, PHD on Tuesday, February 6, at 7:45 AM, followed by a scientific presentation by Dr. Haskins. View details.
WORLDSymposium 2018 Patient Advocate Leader (PAL) Award
WORLDSymposium 2018 Patient Advocate Leader (PAL) Award was received by Jack Johnson on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Jack is a founding member and Executive Director of the Fabry Support & Information Group (FSIG) in the United States, and is also a founding member and Vice President and Board Member of the Fabry International Network (FIN). More details.
WORLDSymposium 2018 Keynote Speakers
Dr. Petra Kaufmann delivered her Keynote Address on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 8:00 AM as well as Dr. R. Rodney Howell delivered his Keynote Address on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 7:45 AM. Read speaker bios.