WORLDSymposium 2019 Satellite Symposia
16 Satellite symposia were held from Monday, February 4, 2019 to Thursday, February 7, 2019. Click here for the full schedule.
WORLDSymposium 2019 Exhibitors
WORLDSymposium 2019 attracted over 35 Exhibitors and 11 Patient Advocate Groups. View 2019 Exhibitor List.
WORLDSymposium 2019 Program
Following the presentation of the Roscoe O. Brady 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 2019 Emerging Trends
For the seventh consecutive year, WORLDSymposium began with Emerging Trends in Lysosomal Biology & Lysosomal Diseases: State-of-the-art for Experts on Monday, February 4, 2019. See agenda and faculty.
WORLDSymposium 2019 Young Investigator Awards
WORLDSymposium was pleased to announce the 10 recipients of the 2019 Young Investigator Awards on Monday, February 4, 2019. Click to view award recipients.
WORLDSymposium 2019 Roscoe O. Brady Award
WORLDSymposium 2019 Roscoe O. Brady Award was presented to Danilo A. Tagle, PhD, MS on Tuesday, February 5, at 7:30 AM, followed by a scientific presentation by Dr. Tagle. View details.
WORLDSymposium 2019 Poster Sessions
WORLDSymposium 2019 had 399 scientific abstracts presented at two (2) separate poster sessions. View 2019 Poster List.
WORLDSymposium 2019 Patient Advocate Leader (PAL) Award
WORLDSymposium 2022 Patient Advocate Leader (PAL) Award was received by Mark Dant on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Mark Dant is the Chairman of the Board of the Washington DC-based EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases, a science-based advocacy organization dedicated to accelerating biotech innovations for rare disease treatments through science-driven public policy. More details.
WORLDSymposium 2019 Keynote Speaker
Dr. Chester B. Whitley’s Keynote Address: The ‘New’ Lysosomal Disease Network, was on Thursday, February 7, 2019, at 7:30 AM. Read speaker bio.