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The Conference brings together scientists and clinicians from a wide range of disciplines and from across the globe to gain a better understanding of the growing skeleton in health and disease. The scope ranges from basic molecular mechanisms to clinical aspects, from bone physiopathology to treatment.  Attendees have an interest in rare and inherited bone disorders, general aspects of bone metabolism and bone mass in children, adolescents and young adults.

Below you will find a useful overview of the four day conference programme.  Also, by clicking on the second button you can access a more detailed, interactive programme which has been updated regularly and has the talk summaries, where available, and oral communication abstracts linked.

You can find the biographies for our our invited speakers HERE   

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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

 

Key topics include

  • Bone cells
  • Bone quality
  • Bone tumours and other focal leisions
  • Nutrition and bone health
  • Rare bone diseases
  • Primary and secondary osteoporosis
  • Therapies – current and future management of paediatric bone disease

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by the Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism. You may claim a maximum of 17.5 hours (credits are automatically calculated). Participants should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. An evaluation survey will be sent to you via email post event and you will receive your certificate upon completion of the survey.

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES

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Learning Objectives

Who attends our conference?

  • Clinical Researchers
  • Basic Scientists
  • Paediatricians
  • Endocrinologists
  • Rheumatologists
  • Nephrologists
  • Haematologists
  • Gastroenterologists
  • Neurologists
  • Oncologists
  • Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Urologists
  • Nutritionists
  • Industry Representatives
  • Nurses
  • Physiotherapists
  • Radiologists

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our Rare Disease division is focused on generating scientific and technological breakthroughs for people living with a rare disease via the discovery and development of integrated therapeutic solutions and novel indications of established medicines in rare and ultra-rare blood, endocrine and renal disorders. Novo Nordisk employs about 50,800 people in 80 countries out of which 3.300 within rare disease.

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At Kyowa Kirin, patients are at the center of everything we do. We are a global specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and advancing innovative medicines for rare and hard-to-treat diseases where unmet need is greatest. Based in Japan with worldwide operations, we work across the continuum—from drug discovery to commercialization—guided by our commitment to patients and their families. Backed by more than 70 years of life sciences leadership, we focus on bone and mineral disorders, hemato-oncology, and rare diseases. Rooted in collaboration, we accelerate development through partnerships with industry, academia, patients, and healthcare providers. Learn more: KyowaKirin.com

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Founded in 2007, Ascendis Pharma is applying its innovative TransCon™ technology platform to build a leading, fully integrated biopharma company focused on making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by our core values of patients, science and passion, we use our TransCon technologies to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies that address unmet medical needs. Ascendis is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, and has additional facilities in Europe and the United States.

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At BridgeBio, our mission is to turn beautiful science into meaningful medicines for the people who need it most. BridgeBio exists to develop transformative medicines for genetic conditions. Millions of people worldwide living with genetic conditions lack treatment options, often because drug development for small patient populations can be commercially challenging. We aim to bridge the gap between advancements in genetic science and meaningful medicines for underserved patient populations.

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BioMarin is a world leader in developing and commercializing innovative therapies for rare diseases driven by genetic causes. With a 20-year history, BioMarin remains steadfast to its original mission—to bring new treatments to market that will make a big impact on small patient populations. These conditions are often inherited, difficult to diagnose, progressively debilitating, have few, if any, treatment options, and are usually ignored. Visit www.biomarin.com to learn more.

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Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, is the group within AstraZeneca focused on rare diseases, created following the 2021 acquisition of Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. As a leader in rare diseases for 30 years, Alexion is focused on serving patients and families affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions through the discovery, development and commercialization of life-changing medicines. Alexion focuses its research efforts on novel molecules and targets in the complement cascade and its development efforts on hematology, nephrology, neurology, metabolic disorders, cardiology and ophthalmology. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Alexion has offices around the globe and serves patients in more than 50 countries.

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