Date Change - Heme Biosynthesis and the Porphyrias 2020 – Scientific Conference and Patient Day

  • Friday, May 1, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the “Heme Biosynthesis and the Porphyrias 2020: Consensus Diagnoses, Variant Disorders, New & Emerging Therapies” Conference and Patient Day has been postponed and will now be held:

October 11-13, 2020

The symposium to be held in collaboration with the APF and the Porphyrias Consortium will be at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg - near the Chicago O’Hare Airport.

This two-day educational symposium will feature international and national experts who will present on the latest findings on the biology, transport, and regulation of heme biosynthesis; as well as the clinical features, management, and current and emerging treatments for the acute hepatic and erythropoietic porphyrias.

The symposium offers up to 20 CME credits.

In addition to the scientific program, there will be a free patient meeting where physician experts will cover the diagnosis, management, and treatment of the porphyrias and will provide an opportunity for patients to “Ask the Experts”. APF Members are able to register for the full scientific conference or come to the free patient day!

Please share the symposium information with your physicians so that they may have the opportunity to attend this invaluable event!

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