Saturday October 5, 2024

Session 1: Current Approaches to Management of Wilson Disease

“What Causes Wilson Disease?”
Prof. Aftab Ala, U.K. Center of Excellence

“Managing Wilson Disease”
Hepatology Perspective: Dr. Uyen To, Yale Center of Excellence
Neurology Perspective: Dr. Jessica Tate, N.C. Center of Excellence

“Medications and How to Get Them”
Alyssa Stewart, PharmD

Session 2: The Future of Treatment for Wilson Disease

“What Constitutes a Cure and How do We Know We are There?”
Dr. Michael Schilsky, Yale Center of Excellence

“Understanding Genetic Testing”
Dr. Sihoun Hahn, Seattle Center of Excellence

“Gene Therapy 101”
Dr. Fred Askari, Michigan Center of Excellence

“Participating in Clinical Research: A Doctor-Patient Conversation”
Dr. Fred Askari and Lana Escamilla, WDA Board Member

Session 3: Living with Wilson Disease in the Real World

“Your Treatment Team: What is a Center of Excellence?”
Dr. Sean Rudnick, N.C. Center of Excellence

“Behavioral and Mental Health Considerations”
Dr. Sahil Munjal, N.C. Center of Excellence

“Navigating Gut Health and a Copper Conscious Diet”
Kelli Davidson, RD

Session 4: The Future and Your Opportunity to Meet the Faculty

“State of the Art in Wilson Disease Research”
Dr. Zoe Marino, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Spain

Following Dr. Sean Rudnick’s closing remarks, patients and family members will have an opportunity to meet the faculty and speak with conference sponsors.

We’re thrilled that many of you have capitalized on our early bird registration pricing. Our Sunday Morning Breakfast Meet-ups are now fully booked.

The room block at Canopy by Hilton, including additional courtesy rooms at the $149 rate, is also full. However, the remaining limited availability at the hotel will be offered to conference participants at a 15% discount until September 2, or until the hotel is sold out.

The WDA is dedicated to making the conference as affordable as possible. We’ve secured an additional 15 rooms at the $149 rate at the nearby Courtyard by Marriott, which is a seven-minute walk or a two-minute drive from the conference location.

If you intend to join our 2024 Annual Conference, we strongly advise you to register and arrange your hotel accommodations as soon as possible. More details are available on our website.