Starting this month, we are going to use our blog to update you on upcoming events – be they conferences that Perlara team members are participating in, or events that may be of interest to the life sciences community at large. In addition, we will include recaps of past events when available. Enjoy the Perlara On the Go debut!
Upcoming Events
ML4 Research Conference
June 24 – 26, 2018
Atlanta, Georgia
This biennial meeting, open to all researchers engaged in basic, clinical and translational science pertaining to MLIV, aims to provide a collaborative and dynamic environment for sharing current research about TRPML1, channel function, disease pathology, translational efforts, clinical research, and more.
Attended by Ethan Perlstein, who will be presenting
Read about Perlara’s high throughput screen process in MLIV flies, and in developing an ML4 drug repurposing screen.
CE Neuro 2018
C.elegans Topic Meeting: Neuronal Development, Synapse Function and Behavior
June 25 – 28, 2018
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Scientific Topics: Neural Circuits and Behavior, Neurodevelopment, Synaptic Function and Modulation, Sensation, Behavior and Plasticity, Aging, Neural Diseases and Regeneration, Technical advances, Community Resources.
Attended by Sangeetha Iyer and Zach Parton, who will be presenting
Read about Perlara’s work in developing a screen for PMM-2 deficiency in worms.
UMDF Mitochondrial Medicine 2018
June 27 – 30, 2018
Nashville, Tennessee
The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation Symposium has been recognized by many researchers, scientists, and families as THE symposium for mitochondrial disease in the world. The close to 600 attendees represent almost every state in the United States, and more than 15 different countries from around the world.
Scientific/Clinical Program: June 27 – 30, 2018
Patient/Family and LHON Program: June 28 – 30, 2018
Attended by Ethan Perlstein, who will be presenting
CE Aging 2018
Aging, Metabolism, Stress, Pathogenesis and Small RNAs in C. elegans
June 28 – July 1, 2018
University of Wisconsin, Madison
The 2018 C. elegans “Topics” Meeting, will cover: Aging, Metabolism, Pathogenesis, Stress, and Small RNAs, and will feature many plenary sessions, posters and social gatherings.
Keynote Speaker: Anne Brunet, Stanford University
Attended by Kausalya Murthy and Hillary Tsang
Read about Perlara’s work in developing an NGLY1 worm screen, as well as a worm model of Niemann-Pick Type A.
Recaps
2018 Parseghian Scientific Research Conference Recap
By Ethan Perlstein
Read Ethan’s reflections on the 2018 Michael, Marcia and Christa Parseghian Scientific Conference, the arc of NPC research, and on being a member of the NPC rare disease community.
Industry at Large
RARE on the Road 2018
June 9, 2018: Houston, TX
June 30, 2018: Salt Lake City, UT
July 21, 2018: Nashville, TN
The EveryLife Foundation and Global Genes partner for RARE on the Road, a Rare Disease Leadership Tour to bring critical education and insights to rare disease patients, caregivers and other advocates, and to activate the rare disease community at the local level.
