Welcome To Europe's First
SCN8A & SCN2A Conference & Family Gathering
Building a network across Europe and beyond.
SCN8A and SCN2A related diseases are extremely rare, likely under diagnosed, neurodevelopmental disorders caused by variants to the SCN2A / SCN8A genes.
While sharing similarities with better known Dravet Syndrome (SCN1A), SCN8A/2A are different and can require different treatment.
Improved awareness and early diagnosis are key.
SCN2A & SCN8A also have differences, but as rare sodium-channel disorders there is commonality of research and expertise.
The SCN8A and SCN2A patient network is also growing with families forming groups in respective European nations, with groups connecting across Europe and beyond. This increasingly visible patient network offers helps researchers access and further aids the growth of the patient registries.
At this critical time, the conference brings together specialist clinicians, researchers and patient advocates. This intersection of data, expertise and research will enhance insight into genotype/phenotype relationships, enrich knowledge of optimum therapies, and stimulate ideas for new research streams.
The Department of Epileptology, University Hospital Bonn, is one of the 2 German centers that has been recognised as a European Reference Network (ERN) on rare and complex epilepsies. More at Epi Care
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Total Topics20
Total Speakers2
Parallel Sessions50
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Distinctiveness from other epilepsy events
This would be the first ever European event focused on SCN8A and SCN2A and as such is unique in its subject matter focus. This is important as SCN2A/8A require different research enquiries and specific awareness raising that will help support optimum diagnosis and correct treatment.
For Families
The aim of the Family Conference is to bring together families and patients with neurodevelopmental disorders associated with mutations in the two genes SCN2A or SCN8A with the leading experts, clinicians and researchers, in the field. Families can share experiences, feelings, hopes and fears.
For Clinicians and Researchers
The event helps to bring together expertise, evolve data strategies, connect cutting edge research and
stimulate future research projects for these devastating disorders.
Event Schedule
Select a session:
9:30 AM - 9:35 AM
Welcome to Bonn
Janbernd Kirschner
9:35 AM - 9:45 AM
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Select a session:
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Meet the expert
Elena Gardella
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Meet the expert
Walid Fazeli
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Meet all our "families"!
SCN8A Italia ODV
Rare Doesn't Mean Impossible!
A group of parents and families with children affected by the SCN8A gene mutation. We fight for SCN8A patients and their families to have a better world.
SCN2A Europe
SCN2A Europe would like to support the national communities and become an entry point for families, clinicians and researchers seeking information about autism/intellectual disability and epilepsy in general, or about SCN2A in particular.
SCN8A UK & Ireland
SCN8A UK & Ireland is a charity supporting families and research for SCN8A related disorders. SCN8A is a rare genetic disorder, causing neurological problems such as severe epilepsy, movement disorders and other medical challenges.
The Cute Syndrome Foundation
The Cute Syndrome is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to funding research for and raising awareness of rare disorders like SCN8A Epilepsy and PCDH19 Epilepsy.
SCN2A Australia
We are dedicated to helping to develop treatments for SCN2A and developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs) and helping those working on and affected by DEEs better understand the conditions and live better lives.
FamilieSCN2A Foundation
We are an organization created by parents of children diagnosed with rare forms of Epilepsy and Autism as a result of a change in the SCN2A gene. Our mission is to improve the lives of those affected by SCN2A related disorders through research, public awareness, family support and patient advocacy.
Meet the event sponsors
This Networking event has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the EJP RD COFUND-EJP N° 825575.
Find out more at European Joint Programme on Rare Disease website.
The University Hospital Bonn will host the Conference in presence in its spaces, providing for rooms and support.
Platinum Sponsors
The Conference has been supported also by a grant from: Zogenix International Ltd.