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Venue: Estancia Hotel, La Jolla, California
Date: August 27-29, 2009
Satellite Symposium Prospectus Download
This Third International Satellite on urea cycle disorders, sponsored by the National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation, continues the tradition of symposia held in Vienna (1997) and Brisbane (2003) to improve understanding of urea cycle disorders as well as catalyze focused research and innovative collaborations. The proceedings of the meeting will be published as a supplement to Molecular Genetics and Metabolism.
General Format:
Day One, Aug 27 - Evening Welcome Reception
Day Two, Aug 28 - Formal all-day session followed by Symposium Dinner
Day Three, Aug 29 - Half-day morning session followed by supplemental session on neurological issues of UCD
The 1-1/2 day meeting will consist of 11 invited lectures by international scientists, poster session and presentation of abstracts, informal and formal discussions. The Satellite will begin with a cocktail Welcome Reception on Thursday evening, August 27, with the first day programme commencing at 8:00 am on Friday, August 28, followed that evening by the Symposium Dinner. Day 2 scientific programme will begin at 8:00 am Saturday, August 29 and wrap up at 12:00 noon. A special supplemental Saturday afternoon session from 12:00 noon to 5:30 pm for interested delegates will focus on 9 invited lectures on mechanisms of neural injury, neuroimaging and the neurological effects of UCD on brain function, bringing together UCD experts and neuroscientists to focus and collaborate on these issues and create a roadmap for future research directions.
Organizing Committee: Stephen Cederbaum, Brendan Lee, Andrea Gropman, Mendel Tuchman, Claude Bachmann, Soledad Kleppe, Ayelet Erez and Cynthia Le Mons
POSTER SESSION AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS -- DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 25, 2009
Call for electronic submission of abstracts is open through June 25, 2009. Participation of young investigators is encouraged. Students and junior investigators are eligible to compete for travel stipends based on need and quality of submission. Download applications at
The Satellite meeting will be held at the world-class Estancia Hotel in the beautiful seaside village of La Jolla, California, adjacent to University of California at San Diego and Scripps Research Institute. The entire hotel has been reserved for the Satellite meeting to create an exclusive environment for networking and collaboration.
Full registration $295.00 (US)
Student $150.00 (US)
Includes:
• Sessions
• Breakfast Friday and Saturday
• Afternoon Breaks
• Lunch Friday
• Satellite Dinner Friday
• Welcome Reception Thursday
Welcome Reception
For all delegates to relax, network and renew friendships over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the beautiful grounds of the Estancia La Jolla Hotel, a renowned coastal retreat reminiscent of a California rancho estate, selected by Conde Nast as one of the “World’s Best Places to Stay.”
Date: Thursday, August 27
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: Included in full registration
Accompanying persons (US $35.00)
Symposium Dinner
Our dinner will be prepared by the Estancia’s renowned chefs and held on the grounds of the gracious Estancia Hotel and Spa, a short stroll from the Pacific Ocean and the majestic coves of La Jolla.
Date: Friday, August 28
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: Included in full registration
Accompanying persons (US $50.00)
CME Accreditation provided by Children’s National Medical Center
Office of Continuing Medical Education.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations have been reserved at a reduced rate of US $195.00 plus tax per night at the Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa (meeting venue). Reservation deadline is July 27, 2009. For reservations call Estancia La Jolla at (877)427-8262, using Group Code , or make reservations securely online at
Estancia La Jolla Hotel is adjacent to University of California San Diego, Scripps Research Institute and the seaside village of La Jolla, California, with world-class shopping and beaches. The Estancia is a “chip shot” away from Torrey Pines Golf Course, host of the 2008 US Open and a short stroll from paragliding clliffs, majestic coves and water sports. The hotel features an award-winning spa and has special arrangements with the area golf courses and other activities. The hotel concierge would be pleased to help you with activity planning.
The Satellite Symposium is sponsored by the National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation with support from the NIH Office of Rare Disease Research (ORDR). The organizing committee is grateful to our generous sponsors:
Date: August 27-29, 2009
Satellite Symposium Prospectus Download
This Third International Satellite on urea cycle disorders, sponsored by the National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation, continues the tradition of symposia held in Vienna (1997) and Brisbane (2003) to improve understanding of urea cycle disorders as well as catalyze focused research and innovative collaborations. The proceedings of the meeting will be published as a supplement to Molecular Genetics and Metabolism.
| Key Topics: | |
Current Concepts in Pathogenesis of UCDs |
Citrin Deficiency, Current Treatment Concepts |
| UCD Longitudinal Study Update: Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network Urea Cycle Disorders Consortium |
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| Urea Cycle and Effects on Non-Urea Cycle Functions, e.g Nitric Oxide Synthesis and Creatinine Metabolism |
Hepatocyte and Liver Transplantation |
| New Insights in Nutritional Management and Amino Acid Supplementation |
Nitrogen-Sparing Therapy circa 2009 |
| Measurement of Urea Cycle Flux in Health & Disease | Brain Metabolism in Action |
| NAGS Deficiency&
Carbamylglutamate Therapy |
Brain Imaging for UCDs |
| Ammonia Toxicity, NMDA, Creatine & Nitric Oxide | Mechanism of Age-Dependent Suscepibility and Novel Treatment Strategies |
| Mechanisms of Neural Brain Injury in IEMs | Future of Brain Drug Development |
General Format:
Day One, Aug 27 - Evening Welcome Reception
Day Two, Aug 28 - Formal all-day session followed by Symposium Dinner
Day Three, Aug 29 - Half-day morning session followed by supplemental session on neurological issues of UCD
The 1-1/2 day meeting will consist of 11 invited lectures by international scientists, poster session and presentation of abstracts, informal and formal discussions. The Satellite will begin with a cocktail Welcome Reception on Thursday evening, August 27, with the first day programme commencing at 8:00 am on Friday, August 28, followed that evening by the Symposium Dinner. Day 2 scientific programme will begin at 8:00 am Saturday, August 29 and wrap up at 12:00 noon. A special supplemental Saturday afternoon session from 12:00 noon to 5:30 pm for interested delegates will focus on 9 invited lectures on mechanisms of neural injury, neuroimaging and the neurological effects of UCD on brain function, bringing together UCD experts and neuroscientists to focus and collaborate on these issues and create a roadmap for future research directions.
Organizing Committee: Stephen Cederbaum, Brendan Lee, Andrea Gropman, Mendel Tuchman, Claude Bachmann, Soledad Kleppe, Ayelet Erez and Cynthia Le Mons
POSTER SESSION AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS -- DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 25, 2009
Call for electronic submission of abstracts is open through June 25, 2009. Participation of young investigators is encouraged. Students and junior investigators are eligible to compete for travel stipends based on need and quality of submission. Download applications at
The Satellite meeting will be held at the world-class Estancia Hotel in the beautiful seaside village of La Jolla, California, adjacent to University of California at San Diego and Scripps Research Institute. The entire hotel has been reserved for the Satellite meeting to create an exclusive environment for networking and collaboration.
Full registration $295.00 (US)
Student $150.00 (US)
Includes:
• Sessions
• Breakfast Friday and Saturday
• Afternoon Breaks
• Lunch Friday
• Satellite Dinner Friday
• Welcome Reception Thursday
Welcome Reception
For all delegates to relax, network and renew friendships over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the beautiful grounds of the Estancia La Jolla Hotel, a renowned coastal retreat reminiscent of a California rancho estate, selected by Conde Nast as one of the “World’s Best Places to Stay.”
Date: Thursday, August 27
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: Included in full registration
Accompanying persons (US $35.00)
Symposium Dinner
Our dinner will be prepared by the Estancia’s renowned chefs and held on the grounds of the gracious Estancia Hotel and Spa, a short stroll from the Pacific Ocean and the majestic coves of La Jolla.
Date: Friday, August 28
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: Included in full registration
Accompanying persons (US $50.00)
CME Accreditation provided by Children’s National Medical Center
Office of Continuing Medical Education.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations have been reserved at a reduced rate of US $195.00 plus tax per night at the Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa (meeting venue). Reservation deadline is July 27, 2009. For reservations call Estancia La Jolla at (877)427-8262, using Group Code , or make reservations securely online at
Estancia La Jolla Hotel is adjacent to University of California San Diego, Scripps Research Institute and the seaside village of La Jolla, California, with world-class shopping and beaches. The Estancia is a “chip shot” away from Torrey Pines Golf Course, host of the 2008 US Open and a short stroll from paragliding clliffs, majestic coves and water sports. The hotel features an award-winning spa and has special arrangements with the area golf courses and other activities. The hotel concierge would be pleased to help you with activity planning.
The Satellite Symposium is sponsored by the National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation with support from the NIH Office of Rare Disease Research (ORDR). The organizing committee is grateful to our generous sponsors: