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Barth Syndrome Foundation, Clearwater, FL
June 26-27, 2014
Call for Poster Abstracts
The Barth Syndrome Foundation 2014 Scientific and Medical Conference Organizing Committee (COC), comprised of members of the Barth Syndrome Foundation international Scientific & Medical Advisory Board, invites the submission of abstracts for poster presentations related to the scientific and/or clinical aspects of Barth syndrome. The deadline for abstract submission is April 15, 2014. All submitted abstracts will be peer-reviewed by the COC. Once accepted, the submitting author will be expected to present his/her corresponding poster at a specific time during the Conference.
All Conference registrants are encouraged to submit abstract(s)/poster(s) of their work. Poster presenters are also encouraged to apply for a stipend to help defray the cost of their attendance. Program and application information will be available at www.barthsyndrome.org.
Scholarship Program
The Barth Syndrome Foundation offers a limited number of travel scholarships for qualifying physicians, clinical residents/fellows/students, nurses, and other allied health professionals to help defray the cost of attending the 2014 Conference. This program is designed to encouraged medical practitioners to increase their knowledge about and improve their care of Barth syndrome individuals. Program and application information will be available at www.barthsyndrome.org.
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Organized by:
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Lindsay Groff, Executive Director |
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The 2014 Barth Syndrome International Scientific, Medical & Family Conference is scheduled for June 23 - 28, 2014 at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort located in Clearwater, Florida. This hotel is right on beach with two pools and tons of restaurants, shopping and activities all within walking distance.
This conference, held every two years, continues to be a model among rare disorders in that it brings affected families, research scientists and clinicians together in one place at one time for a dual track meeting. BSF and our affiliates in Canada, France, South Africa, and the UK firmly believe that while each of these groups can make some progress in their individual efforts, together, we are so much more powerful.
Doctors who might care for a single patient will have the opportunity to see well over 50 at once, gaining a greater understanding of the breadth of the disorder. Additionally, they will be able to compare notes with other physicians and also to hear from scientific experts about the latest discoveries that shed light on the scientific underpinnings of the disorder.
Scientists will hear presentations on colleagues' recent work as well as learn from and have a chance to collaborate with experts in other fields. Furthermore, they will gain insight into the clinical aspects of the disorder and witness the medical ramifications of what they discover in the laboratory.
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Deadline for Abstracts:
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April 15, 2014
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Registration:
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Registration will be available at www.barthsyndrome.org.
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E-mail:
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matthew.toth@barthsyndrome.org
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