Global Down Syndrome Foundation
Research & Medical Care Roundtable 2013
Global Down Syndrome Foundation Launches National Research & Medical Care Roundtable, Highlights 21 Pre-Eminent Experts in One “Phenomenal” Day
Roundtable attracts over 400 people from 40 states and 8 countries to Children’s Hospital Colorado in conjunction with the NDSC Annual Convention
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Testimonials“The Roundtable was – in a word – phenomenal! I came as the sole representative of a small Down syndrome group with hopes to gather information to take back and share with other families. While that certainly happened, what really caught me by surprise was that I gained information that gave me a plan of action for some of the chronic medical concerns my own daughter is facing. I will return with far more than information; I have a renewed sense of purpose with my daughter’s physical and mental health at the center! The panelists were a wealth of knowledge combined with experience, wisdom and care that was positively energizing. Kudos to Global for pulling this off!” “It was a great pleasure to speak in the Global Research & Medical Care Roundtable. To have fellow top scientists speak from diverse points of view in one venue was very educational to all of us. Even more important were the other participants. Seldom have I participated in a public symposium with such a large and engaged audience. The questions were thoughtful and informed and brought out many areas of common interest. All in all, it was a great day.” “It was a privilege to present on the prenatal testing panel with Michelle Whitten and other professionals in the community. This subject is at the heart of the work we do at the NDSC in providing accurate, up-to-date information to expectant women. I was floored by the number of attendees at the Roundtable! While I was only able to see a small part of the day, I was told again and again by Roundtable attendees how much they learned and how much they appreciated the opportunity to hear from such amazing experts. Great job, Global!” “I appreciated the opportunity to speak at the roundtable. I found it very valuable both professionally and personally to understand more from a family’s perspective. I received very valuable comments and feedback from attendees that will be helpful in having better dialogs between the Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s communities. Additionally, the individuals invited were excellent.” “These speakers were all so good, knowledgeable and easy to listen to and relate to. Thank you for all your hard work in putting on this amazing event!” “Thought the entire roundtable was excellent. Thank you!” “Q & A – fantastic.” “Wonderful roundtable! The wealth of information was far more than I expected.” “Great venue. Wonderful opportunity to allow families to hear about research, discoveries and opportunities.” “Hats off to Michelle Sie Whitten and everyone involved in planning and presenting this roundtable. The breadth and depth of topics in one short day is commendable. That it was free is incredible. … You fill me with hope for the future for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.” “Loved all the science stuff! So very interesting to understand what is all going on and what type of research is underway. It is amazing to me all that is known and is inspiring as to what may lay on the horizon. So very happy I was able to attend today! Amazing! Loved it!!” “Wonderful day, filled with valuable information.” “Well-run roundtable. Organized with an excellent diversity of topics and very good speakers. A huge success.” |
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Speakers and Presentations
To view the presentations, click on each speaker’s presentation title.
Down Syndrome—Alzheimer’s Disease Panel
Medical Care Panel |
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| Francis Hickey, MD Medical Director, Anna and John J. Sie Center for Down Syndrome, Children’s Hospital Colorado and Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine Clinical Care and the Importance of Clinical Research in Down Syndrome |
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| Peggy Kelley MD FACS FAAP Pediatric Otolaryngology, Attending Physician, Children’s Hospital Colorado; Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, University of Colorado, Denver Ear, Nose and Throat Issues in Children with Down Syndrome |
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| Dennis McGuire, PhD Director of Psychosocial Services, Adult Down Syndrome Center of Lutheran General Hospital Mental Wellness and Good Health in Teens and Adults with Down Syndrome |
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| George Capone, MD Director, Down Syndrome Clinic and Research Center, Kennedy Krieger Institute; Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Characterizing Depression and Coexisting Sleep Disorders in Adolescents & Adults with Down Syndrome |
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| Peter D. Bulova, MD Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh; Director, International Scholars Program; Co-Director, Magee Center for Women with Disabilities; Director, University of Pittsburgh Adult Down Syndrome Center The Health Benefits of Down Syndrome |
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Prenatal Testing Update — view presentation |
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| Sue Joe Affiliate Relations Director, National Down Syndrome Congress |
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| Michelle Sie Whitten Executive Director, Global Down Syndrome Foundation Chair, Colorado Host Committee of the 2013 NDSC Annual Convention |
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| Dan Ketcherside Director, Professional Relations, Scientific Affairs Sequenom CMM, Inc. |
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| Kelly M. Lennon, MD OB/GYN, South Denver Obstetrics and Gynecology, PC |
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| Alberto Gutierrez, PhD Director, Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
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Lunch Presentations |
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| DeOndra Dixon Global Down Syndrome Foundation Ambassador; Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award Recipient |
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| Yvonne Maddox, PhD Deputy Director, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development The Importance of Down Syndrome Research and Community Involvement |
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Basic Research Panel |
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| Roger Reeves, PhD Professor, Department of Physiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine DS360: Establishing a Comprehensive Genotype <> Phenotype Study of Down Syndrome |
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| Katheleen Gardiner, PhD Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome, University of Colorado Denver Before Clinical Trials for Cognition in Down Syndrome: Challenges & Approaches in Model Systems |
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| William Mobley, MD, PhD Executive Director, Down Syndrome Center for Research and Treatment, UC San Diego Cognition Research in Down Syndrome: The Turning Tide in Defining and Delivering Treatments |
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| John Crispino, PhD Robert I. Lurie, MD and Lora S. Lurie Professor of Medicine; Associate Director of Education, Robert H Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center Leukemia in Children with Down Syndrome |
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| Tom Blumenthal, PhD Executive Director, Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome; Anna and John J. Sie Professor in Genomics, University of Colorado School of Medicine; Professor, Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, University of Colorado Boulder Down Syndrome: How Does the Extra Chromosome 21 Cause the Condition? |
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Down Syndrome-Alzheimer’s Disease Panel |
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| Ira Lott, MD Pediatric Neurologist, UC Irvine and CHOC Children’s; Director, Telemedicine Program UC Irvine Health Sciences; Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology, UC Irvine School of Medicine Down Syndrome and Dementia |
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| Jorge Busciglio, PhD Professor, Department of Neurobiology & Behavior, UC-Irvine; Fellow, Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory (CNLM); Member, Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (iMIND) The Importance of Down Syndrome Cell Models |
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| Dean Hartley, PhD Director of Science Initiatives, Medical and Scientific Relations, Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s Association Research Initiatives |
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| Huntington Potter, PhD Director of Alzheimer’s Research, Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome; Director of Alzheimer’s Research, Department of Neurology, University of Colorado Denver Two Sides of the Same Coin — Alzheimer’s and Down Syndrome |
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| Michael Greher, PhD Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine Neuropsychology of Alzheimer’s and Down Syndrome |
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Musical Performance by Grammy-winner Colbie CaillatThe Global Down Syndrome Foundation was pleased to host a private, invitation-only concert by Grammy Award-winner Colbie Caillat for attendees to the Research & Medical Care Roundtable on the evening of July 18, 2013, at the Paramount Theatre in Denver. |
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| Colbie Caillat Grammy-winning Singer/Songwriter Top hits include “Bubbly” and “Lucky” |
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