LBSL Conferences

Cure LBSL has been co-hosting a biannual LBSL conference with The Moser Center for Leukodystrophies at the Kennedy Krieger Institute since 2018.  Our team also regularly participates in conferences hosted by related organizations.  ​

Please see below for conferences of interest to the LBSL community.  We hope to see you there!​

LBSL Conferences

LBSL International Conference

When: July 26 - 28, 2024; Optional Clinic Visits July 26 and July 29
Where: Kennedy Krieger Institute / Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland (USA)​
Scholarships: Travel stipends may be available. Contact info@curelbsl.org for more information.

Lodging: Residence Inn by Marriot Baltimore Johns Hopkins Medical Campus (group rate code will be available closer to event)​

Links to Past LBSL Conferences:​

LBSL Mini Conference (Half-Day Breakout Meeting during ULF Family Conference)

Half-Day Breakout Meeting during ULF Family Conference​

Cure LBSL hosted a mini conference during the ULF Family Conference.  When: Friday June 23 - Saturday, June 24, 2023​
Where: Eaglewood Resort and Spa - Itasca, Illinois, USA (near Chicago O'Hare airport)​
Conference website: https://ulf.org/news/conference

Family Conference​

LBSL Mini Conference ​

  • Agenda – CLICK HERE

  • Recordings: CLICK HERE

  • Clinical updates with Dr. Amena Smith Fine (coming soon)​

  • Scientific/research updates with Dr. Christina Nemeth Mertz​

  • Patient engagement updates with Melody Kisor

Patient and Family Conferences

NORD Living Rare, Living Stronger Patient and Family Forum

When:  Spring, 2024 (exact dates to be announced)
Where:  Washington, DC (USA)​
Registration:  CLICK HERE

United Leukodystrophy Foundation Family Conference

United Leukodystrophy Foundation Family Conference​
When:  June 28 and 29, 2024​
Where: Itasca (near Chicago), Illinois (USA)​
Registration:  CLICK HERE

Hunter’s Hope Family Symposium​

When: July 17 – 21, 2024​
Where: Ellicottville, New York
More Information: CLICK HERE

Professional Conferences

Mitochondrial ARS (Mt-aaRS) Genes ​Scientific Symposium 2024

When:  Early 2024 (dates to be determined)​
Where:  Virtual​
Registration: CLICK HERE

United Leukodystrophy Foundation Scientific Symposium

When: June 27, 2024​
Where: Itasca (near Chicago), Illinois (USA)​
Registration: CLICK HERE

Hunter’s Hope Medical Symposium​

When: July 15 – 17, 2024​
Where: Ellicottville, New York
More Information: CLICK HERE

Past Conferences

NORD Breakthrough Summit

When:  October 15 – 17, 2023​
Where:  Washington, DC​
More Informationn: CLICK HERE
Cure LBSL Poster accepted for presentation at this event! 

n-Lorem Nano-rare Patient Colloquium​- Hosted by Biogen​

When: October 12 , 2023​
Where: Cambridge, MA
Recordings: CLICK HERE

PCORI – Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute

When:  October 4 – 5, 2023​
Where:  Washington, DC​
More Information: CLICK HERE

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative – Science in Society 2023 Meeting

When:  September 21 – 23, 2023​
Where:  Newport Beach, California​
More Information: Invitation Only Event​
Cure LBSL Poster accepted for presentation at this event!  

Global Genes RARE Advocacy Summit

When:  September 19 – 20, 2023​
Where:  San Diego, California​
More Information: CLICK HERE
Cure LBSL Poster accepted for presentation at this event!

C-Path Rare and Orphan Disease Conference​

When:  September 11-13, 2023​
Where:  Washington, DC​
More Information: CLICK HERE

United Leukodystrophy Foundation Family Conference

When: June 23 and 24, 2023
Where: Chicago, Illinois (USA)
More Information: CLICK HERE

United Leukodystrophy Foundation Scientific Symposium

When: June 22, 2023
Where: Chicago, Illinois (USA)
More Information: CLICK HERE

NORD Living Rare, Living Stronger Patient and Family Forum

When: May 6, 2023
Where: Washington, DC (USA)
More Information: CLICK HERE 

Mitochondrial ARS (Mt-aaRS) Genes ​Scientific Symposium 2023​

When: February 10, 2023  10:00am – 6:00pm ET​
Where: Virtual​ (no cost)
More Information: CLICK HERE

Global Leukodystrophy Initiative Advocacy Workshop and Scientific Meeting

When: October 9 - 11, 2022​
Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA)​
Conference Details: CLICK HERE
Recording of LBSL/HBSL Workgroup Presentation: CLICK HERE

NORD Rare Diseases and Orphan Products Breakthrough Summit

When: October 16 and 17, 2022
Where: Washington, DC (USA)
Recap: CLICK HERE