YAYA FOUNDATION FAMILY & SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE
Accelerating Discovery and Driving Hope for 4H Leukodystrophy
October 13-14, 2023
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Live Stream of Conference is Available Here Beginning Saturday, September 14th at 3:00 PM GMT/9:00 AM ET.
Please note that in-person registration has closed for this event. If you are interested in attending virtually, please reach out to Shannon@yayafoundation4hl.org.
Please join us
The Yaya Foundation 4H Leukodystrophy (4HL) is proud to announce its upcoming Yaya Foundation Family & Scientific Conference, October 13-14, 2023 in Philadelphia.
Core components of this conference will include research and scientific updates; care, support management and resources for families; and an opportunity to bring our family, clinician, researchers, and partners together to enhance our community.
The benefits of attending this free hybrid conference include:
- Receiving expert care guidance from clinicians who have cared for patients with 4HL
- Access resources that will have a positive impact on day-to-day life
- The ability to participate in Q&A with the clinicians
- Multiple opportunities to connect with other families
We look forward to bringing individuals and families affected by 4H together with leading specialty clinicians.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Agenda
CLINIC VISITS
Dates and times for clinical and research visits will be determined by CHOP but will occur in the days leading up to the conference.
Friday, October 13
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Arrival and Check-In
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM:
- Research Roundtable (Researchers only; Agenda TBD)
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Welcome Reception
Saturday, October 14
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration and Breakfast (At CHOP)
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM:
- Welcome by Ben
- Remarks by Ron
9:20 AM – 10:00 AM: Keynote Presenter
9:30 AM – 12:00 AM: Science and Research Updates
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Q&A
1PM – 2:00PM LUNCH
2:00 – 2:45 PM: ARC of Philadelphia
2:45 – 3:45 PM: Nationwide Children’s
3:45 – 4:00 PM: Yaya Foundation Looking Ahead & Closing Remarks
4:00 – 5:30 PM: Refreshments and Courtyard Chats
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children. Since our start in 1855, CHOP has been the birthplace for countless breakthroughs and dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine. .
Hotel -- The Study at University City
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Accessibility
Yaya Foundation is working closely with our conference and hospitality partners to help ensure the event is accessible for our 4HL community. Please let us know if you have any specific requirements so that we can best assist you during the event.