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ROCKVILLE, MD -Pediatric Audiology and Genetics, a conference sponsored by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), will convene experts in pediatric audiology, otolaryngology, genetics, molecular biology, and pediatric psychiatry in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on February 14-15, 2004.
The event will be held at Disney's Contemporary Resort where participants will discuss the latest developments in genetics research and the implications for the treatment of hearing loss in infants, birth to 6 months.
Saturday, Feb. 14
10:15-11 am Usher Syndrome: Clinical Implications of Recent Advances in Molecular Genetics
Three distinct clinical subtypes, and current standards of care and emerging therapeutic possibilities for Usher Syndrome (deafness and concurrent blindness) patients
Saturday, Feb. 14
11 am-12 noon Connexins in Deafness: Clinical Implications
Characteristics of hearing loss caused by connexin gene mutations, how connexin proteins enable communication between neighboring cells of the inner ear, and benefits of genetic testing
Saturday, Feb. 14
3-4:15 pm Genetic Testing and Counseling: Pros and cons of genetic testing, the available types of genetic tests, parental attitudes, values, and beliefs about hearing loss, and perspectives from different cultures
Sunday, Feb. 15
10:15-11 am New Directions in Gene-Based Treatment
Developments in restorative therapy for persons with hearing loss; biological and safety issues in gene-based treatment and challenges to implementation
For more information on the conference sessions and faculty, contact Mona Thomas before Feb. 13 at 301-897-0156 or mthomas@asha.org. After Feb.13, call 407-824-1000.
ASHA is the professional, scientific, and credentialing organization for more than 110,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists.
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