Welcome Reception
Join community members and DM professionals at the opening reception. Hors d'oeuvres will be served and a cash bar will be available. Be sure to visit the research poster session that will occur during the reception.

Research Poster Session (During Welcome Reception)
Myotonic research Fellows, industry professionals and academic researchers present their current research and answer questions via 1:1 discussions at their posters. Grab a beverage and circulate!

Break
Take a break and get ready for the Welcome Reception & Poster Session!

Common Complications of Myotonic Dystrophy with Dr. Andrew Skalsky, MD

Adaptive Tips & Tricks with Beth Martin, MS, CCC-SLP, ATP

The Arc

Caring for the Caregiver

Conference Welcome
The opening session will include updates on our Care and Cure programming and some exciting Foundation announcements, including the presentation of the Kayla Vittek Memorial Award for Outstanding Community Advocate.

Break for Lunch
Enjoy a break for lunch.

Genetics with Sophia Ceulemans, MS, LCGC

Pain Management with Dr. Jacinda Sampson, MD, PhD

Congenital Caregivers Roundtable
Facilitated support group discussion for caregivers of congenital and childhood-onset myotonic dystrophy patients.

DM2 Meet & Greet

Myotonic Dystrophy 101 with Dr. Payam Soltanzadeh, MD
A session for first-time attendees and those interested in a refresher on DM genetics, symptom burden and disease management strategies.

Special Needs Legal Issues with a panel from the Battaglia Law Firm

Male Caregivers Roundtable
Facilitated support group discussion for male caregivers of myotonic dystrophy patients.

Female Caregivers Roundtable
Facilitated support group discussion for female caregivers of myotonic dystrophy patients.

Research & Vendor Showcase
Visit the Research & Vendor Showcase to talk to researchers about current studies, meet the famous Service Dogs, academic researchers, local organizations and more.

Juvenile-onset Adults (JOA) Program

Registration
Check in and receive your free conference bag and swag!

Networking & Listening Lounge
Enjoy coffee and a sitting area with fellow community members.

Research & Vendor Showcase
Visit the Research & Vendor Showcase to talk to researchers about current studies, meet the famous Service Dogs, academic researchers, local organizations and more.

Juvenile-onset Adults (JOA) Program