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JUNE 22–25 » INTERNATIONAL
MOSAIC DOWN SYNDROME
ASSOCIATION 2017 RESEARCH
AND RETREAT WEEKEND
Global Down Syndrome Foundation is proud
to be the presenting sponsor of this event!
Families of those with mosaic and other types
of Down syndrome will participate in research,
hear presentations from researchers at Global
affiliate, the Linda Crnic Institute for Down
Syndrome, and have fun.
Colorado Springs, CO
imdsa.org
JULY 16–20 » ALZHEIMER'S
ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE 2017
International investigators, clinicians, and
care providers will share their latest study
results, theories, and discoveries that may
bring the world closer to breakthroughs in
dementia treatments and possibly even cures.
The conference includes a breakout section
focused on Down syndrome and Alzheimer's
disease.
London
alz.org/aaic
JULY 20 » 2017 GLOBAL
DOWN SYNDROME
FOUNDATION RESEARCH AND
MEDICAL CARE ROUNDTABLE
Co-organized with the National Down Syndrome
Congress (NDSC) Annual Convention, this free
presentation features distinguished scientists
and clinicians who will discuss Down syndrome
and cancer, autoimmune disease, and more
groundbreaking research.
Sacramento Convention Center
Sacramento, CA
globaldownsyndrome.org
JULY 20–23 » NDSC ANNUAL
CONVENTION
Nearly 4,000 people from across the globe will
attend NDSC's Annual Convention to learn
the latest about Down syndrome from world-
renowned experts. Parents, self-advocates, and
siblings learn from the best, share experiences,
become empowered, and build lasting
connections.
Sacramento Convention Center
Sacramento, CA
ndsccenter.org/the-convention
SEPT. 9–10 » INDIA
INTERNATIONAL DOWN
SYNDROME CONFERENCE
This conference will bring together self-
advocates, caregivers, medical professionals,
family members and researchers in an effort
to bring about a positive change in the lives
of people with Down syndrome in India and
neighboring regions.
India Habitat Center
New Delhi
iidsc.co.in/
SEPT. 15 » LINDA CRNIC
INSTITUTE FOR DOWN
SYNDROME SYMPOSIUM
This annual symposium focusing on Down
syndrome research will feature groundbreaking
scientist Leonard E. Maroun, Ph.D., as keynote
speaker. Dr. Maroun founded and serves as
CSO for Meiogen Biotechnology. He first
theorized a connection between interferon
and trisomy 21 in 1980.
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical
Campus • Aurora, CO
crnicinstitute.org
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