Published on September 24, 2024

15th Annual Introductory Course on Skeletal Dysplasias – June 30th to July 4th 2025 – Medical Genetics Unit AUSL IRCCS Arcispedale S Maria Nuova, Reggio Emilia, Italy

Organizers: Sheila Unger, Andrea Superti-Furga, Livia Garavelli

The Course is intended to provide an introduction to the basic clinical and radiographic diagnostics and clinical management of skeletal dysplasias. Preference will be given to pediatricians, clinical geneticists and radiologists planning to develop a clinical diagnostic activity in the field of genetic skeletal diseases.

The number of participants is limited to 20. The official language is English. Applications may be addressed by email to Dr Sheila Unger at s.unger@genetica.ch. Please include a short CV and state your present involvement in genetic skeletal disease. Priority will be given to those applicants who submit a letter from their institution confirming commitment to support clinical activity in the domain of skeletal dysplasias.

Course Fee: 1000 Euros; includes course tuition and materials, 5 hotel nights, breakfast, lunches, and Course official dinner.

Course venue: Reggio Emilia, Italy. Reggio Emilia is easily reached by train (to Reggio Emilia AV station) from international airports in Bologna (30 minutes ride) or Milan (1 hour ride).

Course Coordination: Dr. Livia Garavelli, Medical Genetics Unit AUSL IRCCS Arcispedale S. Maria Nuova, Reggio Emilia, Italy Phone: +39 0522 296244 livia.garavelli@ausl.re.it