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Scientific Congress

SDSF initiated a national gathering of researchers and scientists back in 1999 to provide a common space of sharing information and meeting others in the same field. This gathering has grown to attract worldwide participation of expert clinicians and researchers from many different clinical and scientific disciplines within SDS. Past meetings have taken place in Toronto, Canada; Cambridge, England; Verona, Italy; Boston, Massachusetts.

*The purpose of each conference is:*
	To provide a unique forum for discourse between researchers and clinicians with expertise in Shwachman-Diamond syndrome from different medical and scientific disciplines.
	To provide a platform for the presentation and critical review of the newest research findings in this field.
	To stimulate consideration of Shwachman-Diamond syndrome within the broader contexts of hematopoiesis, cancer predisposition, and organogenesis.
	To attract new young investigators to the field and teach clinicians and researchers about the clinical and molecular aspects of this disorder.

The 2007 Congress focused on the latest research in the field, and included sessions on blood cell production, leukemia, organ dysfunction, and novel therapies. The potential relationships between the different inherited marrow failure syndromes was also explored.

The 2009 Congress is to be held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 19-20. The 2009 meeting will provide opportunities for discussion, exchange of ideas, and workshops on a variety of topics. Here is a link to find out more and to register: http://www.shwachmancongress.info/

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