Rare Disease Day - Clinical Gene Therapy: The Future is Now
Clinical Gene Therapy: The Future is Now
This year's program will further our understanding of gene therapy by hearing from a clinician and a panel of patients and parents. The clinician will provide an overview of current therapies and therapies that are in the pipeline, whereas the panel will feature patients who are currently receiving gene therapy and parents of children who are potential recipients. All are welcome to this free event.
Research Poster Abstract Submission
Research poster abstract submissions will be accepted on basic, translational, and clinical research related to rare diseases and their treatments.
Co-Sponsors of Rare Disease Day
Center of Orphan Drug Researh & Stem Cell Institute
Keynote
James M. Wilson, MD, PhD
Rose H. Weiss Professor and Director
Orphan Disease Center, University of Pennsylvania
Panel
Patient Perspectives on Gene Therapy - Patients and caregivers representing several rare disease communities share their thoughts, hopes and concerns regarding gene therapy
Date/time:
Location:
Agenda
9:00-10:00
Patient Advocacy Group Breakfast
10:30-12:00
Poster Session
Research posters related to rare diseases or orphan drug research from investigators and their trainees
11:45
Lunch
12:00-2:00
Program
2:00-2:30
Networking
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, University of Minnesota, Interprofessional Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation Statements
American Medical Association (AMA)
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Determination of exact number of credits is pending.
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
This activity is eligible for ACPE credit; see final CPE activity announcement for specific details.
Other Healthcare Professionals
Other healthcare professionals who participate in this CE activity may submit their statement of participation to their appropriate accrediting organizations or state boards for consideration of credit. The participant is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.