PFIC Network Scientific Conference Day 2 Agenda
April 29-30 in Pittsburgh, PA and virtual
*Agenda is subject to changes*
Day 2:
8:30 – 9:00
Saturday, April 30th
PFIC Network Organization & Community Updates
Emily Ventura, Executive Director of PFIC Network & Co-Founder
Scientific Presentations: Block #2
20 Minute Presentations + 10 Minute Q&A
Moderated by Dr. James Squires, Children’s Hospital Pittsburgh
9:00 – 9:30
9:30 – 10:00
10:00 – 10:30
10:30 – 11:00
11:00 – 11:30
11:30 – 12:00
Roundtable Discussions
12:00 – 1:30
1:30 – 2:00
5:00
6:00
Ileal Bypass in PFIC
Dr. Piotr Czubkowski, The Children’s Memorial Institute, Poland (in person)
Role of Liver Transplant in Tight Junction Protein 2 Deficiency
Dr. Dr Menon, Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Center, India (virtual)
Short Break
Serum bile acid control in maralixibat-treated patients with PFIC due to BSEP deficiency is associated with transplant-free survival and improved health-related quality of life.
Dr. Loomes, Children’s Hospital Philadelphia (in person)
Predicting Autoimmunity Post Gene Therapy
Dr. Aki Asai, Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center (in person)
Break
Working Lunch & Roundtable 2 (on location lunch buffet)
Discussion Related to “Treatment Development”
Conference Close: Bringing Hope to the Community
Walter Perez, Parent, President of PFIC Network
Hors D’eurves & Cocktail Hour
Dinner, Reception; on location dinner provided