Our Conference cut immediately to the heart of the matter with Tal Golesworthy who discusses his pioneering invention for the aorta, before returning to the start of the Marfan journey with genetic insight from Dr Fleur van Dijk. And there’s everything in between from management of pain – feet and back - and cutting edge research to improving the experience at school. Sit back and take your pick of the presentations.
Welcome - with Dr Anne Child MD FRCP
PEARS: 21st Century Technology and Medicine - with PEARS pioneer Tal Golesworthy C Eng MEI MRSC
How Do You Obtain a Marfan Syndrome Diagnosis? - with Dr Fleur van Dijk Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust
Management of Back Pain - with Dr Fariborz Neirami, Consultant in Pain Medicine and Spinal Intervention, King's College Hospital
The Eye in Marfan Syndrome & How to Treat Ectopia Lentis - with Mr Ben Clarke, Vitreoretinal Consultant, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust
Genetic Causes of dislocated lenses in Marfan Syndrome - Research Approach - with Dr José Aragon-Martin, Director of Sonalee Laboratory, Marfan Trust
How to Improve the School Experience for Marfan Children - with Patricia Pothecary BA Hons, Cert Ed, Dip Ed and Adv. Dip Ed
Orthotic Management of Feet in Marfan Syndrome - Toby Winkworth BSc Podiatry (Hons), P.G Cert in Sports Biomechanics, H.C.P.C Presented by Dr Anne Child MD FRCP
How to Manage Dural Ectasia - Professor Marios Papadopoulos - Presented by Dr Anne Child MD FRCP
How to Identify Mutations - with Dr José Aragon Martin, Director of Sonalee Laboratory, Marfan Trust
Student Projects - Children's Books - with Sophia Kazmi
Student Projects - Management of Tall Stature - with Dr Samuel Sussmes BM BCh
Student Projects - Loeys-Dietz Support - with Amy O'Reilly
Presentation of the Daniel Finkletaub Award - Dr Anne Child MD FRCP on behalf of Carole Finkletaub to Amy O'Reilly
Helpline Analysis and Fundraising Activities - with Victoria Hilton
Closing Remarks - with Dr Anne Child MD FRCP
