Dates and venue of the congress
The World Rett Syndrome Congress will be held on October 10-13, 2008 at the:
Maison de la Mutualité
24 rue Saint-Victor –
75250 Paris Cedex 05 – France
Subway stations: Maubert Mutualité, Cardinal Lemoine & Jussieu
RER: ligne B, station Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame
Congress secretariat
Registration, hotel reservation, abstract submission and exhibition:
AIM
FRANCE – AIM Group
Leila Zribi
World Rett Syndrome Congress
29-31, rue de l`Esp̩rance Р75013 Paris РFrance
Phone: +33 (0)1 40 78 38 00 – Fax: +33 (0)1 40 78 38 10
E-mail: [email protected]
Abstract submission, exhibition, registration, accommodation and downloading
of the forms on the Congress web site: www.worldrettsyndrome2008.org
Continuing medical education / EACCME
The World Rett Syndrome Congres will be submitteds to the European Union of
Medical Specialists for accreditation.
Language
Official language of the congress is English. However, some sessions might be
presented in French.
Exhibition
An exhibition hosting the Industry, Institution and all other partners of World
Rett Syndrome Congress, will be held at the Maison de la Mutualité, during the
Congress.
Call for abstracts
All participants are invited to submit abstracts.
Abstracts for the conference will be selected for oral or poster presentation.
Only electronic submissions will be possible on the congress website.
The opening for electronic submission is February, 1st 2008.
The deadline of submissions is April, 30th 2008.
To submit your abstract, visit the conference web site at www.worldrettsyndrome2008.org
and follow the instructions.
Topics to be discussed
- Relevance of Rett syndrome
and MeCP2 function to the understanding of brain development - MeCP2 structure, function,
regulation and targets - Role of MeCP2 in synaptic
development - Neuroimmune and
neuroinflammatory defects in Rett syndrome - Opportunities and
limitations of mouse models in Rett syndrome - Pathological basis and
clinical implications of respiratory and autonomic abnormalities in Rett
syndrome - Potential therapeutic options
for reversing the effects of Rett syndrome - Clinical variability in
Rett syndrome and its genetic basis - Unusual phenotypes and
mechanisms including effects in males
- Ethical implications
relating to the genetics of Rett syndrome - Relationship between Rett
syndrome and autism: mechanisms, clinical presentation and diagnostic
criteria - Evidence base and
cost-effectiveness of genetic testing for MECP2 pathology - Preparing for a new era of
clinical trials in Rett syndrome: methodologies and assessment tools - International databases and
biobanks: contribution to collaborative research - Promotion of rare disorders
- Management of the major
clinical problems in Rett syndrome including: seizures ; dystonia ;
orthopaedic complications particularly scoliosis ; nutrition and growth ;
gastrointestinal problems ; end of life issues - Role of therapy in Rett
syndrome including: physiotherapy ; speech and language; communication ;
music therapy
- Implementation of best
practices - Role of specialised clinics
in Rett syndrome - Comparison of service
delivery models across the world in developed and developing nations -
Healthcare
systems - Quality of life for those
affected and their families - The adult woman with Rett
syndrome - Day to day management of
child disability - Resources and child
disability - Rethinking parents` role
- Rethinking Associations`
missions
Visit the website:
http://www.worldrettsyndrome2008.org/