5th International Symposium on APS Type 1

The 5th International Symposium on APS Type will be taking place at the Melrose Hotel, in Washington, D.C. from July 6 to July 8th, 2023. There is no admission fee and patients, families, caregivers, researchers, and clinicians are encouraged to attend.

The Melrose Hotel is a historic luxury boutique hotel, ideally located in the Georgetown neighborhood, close to top tourist attractions and landmarks. Interested registrants may book a room at The Melrose Hotel at a secured conference group rate. For more details, please see below the agenda.

5:00-7:00pm Welcome Reception (light refreshments)

President’s Welcome Remarks

Todd Talarico

7:30pm APS Type 1 Foundation Board Dinner

8:00-9:00 Registration

8:00-9:00 Continental Breakfast

9:00-9:10 President’s Welcome

Todd Talarico

Jennifer Orange, Moderator

9:10-10:30 Updates from the NIH Natural History Study and Clinical Trial

Dr. Lionakis and team members

10:30-10:45 Health Break

10:45-11:45 Latest developments in managing hypoparathyroidism in APS Type 1

Dr. Winer

11:45-12:30 Managing Type 1 Diabetes in APS Type 1

Dr. Su, Dr. Anderson, Dr. Fierabracci

12:30-1:30 LUNCH

1:30-2:15 Adrenal Insufficiency in APS Type 1—staying well and avoiding crisis

Dr. Auchus, Dr. Deal, Dr. Kampe

2:15-3:30 Managing Your Mental Health with APS Type 1

Dr. Pao

3:30-3:45 Health Break

3:45-5:00 Panel and Group Discussion on the Future Work of The APS Type 1 Foundation

Todd Talarico, Robin Finch, Julia Richardson

8:00-9:00 Continental breakfast

Physician Scientist Track

9:00-12:00 Physician Scientist Meeting

Jennifer Orange, Moderator

Patient/Family Track

9:00-11:00 Four separate expert-led discussion groups–participants can move between groups.

Each group can have resources to hand out to participants

• Setting yourself up to succeed in school
• Disability supports and strategies for dealing with insurance
• Transitioning from pediatric to adult care
• Feeling great! Living well with alopecia and other differences

The Melrose Hotel is the 2022 TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award winner for the top 10% of hotels worldwide! It is close to public transportation options, including the Foggy Bottom GWU metro station, and near the top tourist attractions and landmarks of Washington, D.C.

The Foundation has secured the following group rates for registrants interested in staying at the conference hotel:

• $169 plus tax for Single/Double Occupancy rooms
• $179 for triple rooms
• $189 for quad rooms
• Executive Suite at the rate of $209/$209/$219/$229 (single, double, triple, quad).

Furthermore, the special rate is extended for 2 nights before and after the event, so from July 4th to the 10th, if registrants are interested in extending their stay in Washington, D.C.

Valet parking is available at the hotel for $59/day but alternative cheaper parking options are available nearby. Go to https://spothero.com/ and enter the address of the hotel: 2430 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA

All rooms are equipped with a mini-fridge and humidifier.

Please use this unique to book rooms at The Melrose Hotel at our group conference rate.

Conference registration includes breakfast and lunch. Participants are responsible for all other meals.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Melrose Georgetown Hotel, 2430 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States