The International Porphyrias Symposium 2023

The International Porphyrias Symposium 2023 is organized by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine, The Porphyrias Consortium (PC), American Porphyrias Expert Collaborative (APEX), United Porphyrias Association and will be held from Oct 26 - 29, 2023 at Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America.

Description:
The International Porphyrias Symposium 2023 will be held October 26-29, 2023, in Bethesda, Maryland. The symposium will focus on the latest research in heme biosynthesis and advances in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of the porphyrias. The scientific program will feature US and international experts who will describe the clinical manifestations of each porphyria and the latest advances in their diagnosis, management, and treatment, including newly approved and emerging therapies. Patients with each of the major porphyrias will be interviewed to provide important patient perspectives. In addition, a concurrent Patient Day session will be held on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

Learning Objectives:
• Recognize the latest advances in our understanding of heme biosynthesis
• Identify the best current diagnostic test for each porphyria
• Identify the latest advances in the treatment of each porphyria
• Recognize that emerging therapies are in clinical trials and keep abreast of their future availability

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.