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4th World Congress on Huntington's Disease, Sept 12-15, 2009 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, Canada will be the host city for the 2009 World Congress on Huntington Disease.

Vancouver is one of the world’s premier meeting and convention destinations and also the host city for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. With incredible mountains, sparkling ocean and a cosmopolitan flair make it perfect for work or play.

The 2009 WCHD will be organized by a committee led by Dr. Michael R. Hayden and Dr. Blair R. Leavitt. Huntington’s disease (HD) researchers, clinicians, and members of the HD community from around the world will convene to participate in the meeting. The scientific program will feature presentations on recent advances in genetics and the disease mechanisms of HD, recent approaches to developing experimental treatments, and the latest findings from clinical trials. The 2009 Congress will also include presentations by caregivers and international HD organizations, with sessions on social, historical and ethical perspectives of HD.

Visit the website to review information about the city of Vancouver and the World Congress host hotel The Westin Bayshore Hotel which is located in the city centre, on the harbour, overlooking Stanley Park and the west coast mountains!

Important Dates:
  • Online registration to attend the World Congress will be available by January 2009
  • Online abstract submission available by March 2009
We look forward to seeing you in 2009!

Conference Service Manager
Sandy McNeill
Registration and Conference Services Coordinator
UBC CPD
Email:
Phone: +1-604-875-4111 x 69155
website: http://www.cpd.med.ubc.ca[back]