Free Huntington's Disease Symposium Taking Place in April

The Huntington’s Disease Society of America Connecticut Affiliate is sponsoring a symposium on Huntington’s Disease and is open to all families and medical professionals.

Registration is 9 to 9:30 a.m. The symposium starts at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 3:15 p.m. The topics presented by Huntington’s disease experts in their field include clinical trial and research updates, genetic testing considerations and process, general discussion on family needs and more.

The forum provides the public with an opportunity to learn about the disease, resources available and time to interact one-to-one with Huntington’s disease professionals.

Anyone unable to commit to the whole day may go to either the morning or afternoon sessions. Contact Sue McGann for more information on these sessions at cthdsa@gmail.com or 860 558-8847.

• Date: Saturday, April 2
• Time: 9 to 9:30 a.m. Registration; 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. symposium
• Location: Backus Hospital, 326 Washington St., Norwich; Conference Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Continental Breakfast and lunch are provided. There is no cost but you must register by email or phone to Sue McGann at 860-267-0288 or 860-558-8847; cthdsa@gmail.com or by visiting the Huntington's Disease Society of America website.

The symposium is sponsored by the Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving.

(Photo: Huntington's Disease Society of America)