Save the date for the 2024 International Research Congress in Denver, Colorado.
The FSHD Society’s annual FSHD International Research Congress is the premier global conference exclusively focused on facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) research.
With the recent advances in FSHD research and clinical advances, this conference has become catalytic in translating ideas into potential therapies. Our 2022 congress drew over 200 attendees and 27 industry partners.
Pricing
- In-Person Industry: $800
- In-Person Non-Industry: $375
- Virtual Industry: $200
- Virtual Non-Industry: $100
- Additional Banquet Guest: $100
All rooms and events will take place at the Hilton Denver City Center: 1701 California Street, Denver CO 80202.
The FSHD Society’s annual FSHD International Research Congress is the premier global conference exclusively focused on facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) research.
World renowned clinicians, medical researchers, pharmaceutical industry leaders and basic scientists present and discuss new developments, reinforce collaborative efforts, facilitate new initiatives, and coordinate research and clinical activities.
The 2024 International Research Congress will happen in Denver, Colorado on June 13-14.
2024 Abstract Submissions
The FSHD Society has re-opened the abstract portal for late-breaking poster submissions. Submissions are open to all researchers and clinicians working in FSHD and related fields. Abstract submissions are limited to 1,500 characters. We are accepting abstracts in the following topic areas:
- Discovery Research & Genetics
- Disease Mechanisms & Interventional Strategies
- Outcome Assessments
- Clinical Studies & Trial Designs
- Pediatrics
With questions please contact: fshdmeetings@fshdsociety.org
Please note, that submitting an abstract is separate from registering for the conference. The below link will take you to the abstract submission portal. Please use the Register button at the top of this page to register for the conference.
2024 Young Investigator Award
We invite nominations for the 2024 FSHD Society Young Investigator Award recognizing a junior researcher who shows exceptional promise. Nominations may include postdoctoral trainees, clinical fellows, and junior faculty establishing their first independent laboratory (less than 5 years).
To apply, please fill out the linked form and submit it no later than May 15. Forms must be submitted via email to fshdmeetings@fshdsociety.org.
Programs and abstracts of past meetings
- 2023 FSHD IRC Program
- 2023 IRC Abstract Book
- 2023 IRC Report in Neuromuscluar Disorders
- 2022 FSHD IRC Program
- 2022 IRC Abstract Book
- 2022 IRC Report in Journal of Neuromuscular Disease
- 2021 IRC Program
- 2021 IRC Abstract Book
- 2020 FSHD IRC Meeting Report (Skeletal Muscle)
- 2020 FSHD IRC Program
- 2020 IRC Abstract Book
- Neuromuscular Disease Journal article on IRC 2019
- 2019 FSHD IRC Program
- 2019 IRC Abstract Book
- 2018 FSHD Research Conference Program Book
- 2018 IRC Abstract Book
- 2016 FSHD Research Connect Boston
- 2015 Boston, Massachusetts
- 2014 San Diego, California
- 2013 Cambridge, Massachusetts
- 2012 San Francisco, California
- 2011 Watertown, Massachusetts
- 2010 Watertown, Massachusetts
- 2009 Watertown, Massachusetts
- 2008 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- 2007 San Diego, California
- 2006 New Orleans, Louisiana
- 2005 Salt lake City, Utah
- 2004 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- 2003 Los Angeles, California