Please join us for our next exciting conference in the Jubilee Hall of Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey.

Our plans are underway and the speakers we have scheduled to date include:

Henry Anhalt, D.O (host)
Division Director, Pediatric Endocrinology
St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ
Susan Baker, Ph.D.
Psychoendocrinologist
Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY
Sheri Berenbaum, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology and Pediatrics
The Pennsylvania State University, PA
Linda Burkett, R.N.
Pediatric Endocrine Nurse
Division of Pediatric Urology
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Patti Criswell, ACSW
Clinical Social Worker, Author
Kalamazoo, MI
Meg Keil, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner
Reproductive Biology and Medicine Branch, NICHD
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
Deborah Merke,M.D., M.S.
Chief of Pediatric Services
NIH Clinical Center, Clinical Investigator
Reproductive Biology and Medicine Branch, NICHD
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
Dix P. Poppas, M.D.
Chief Pediatric Urologist
Institute for Pediatric Urology
Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian/Weil-Cornell, New York, NY
Scott Rivkees, M.D.
Associate Chair of Pediatric Research
Director, Yale Child Health Research Center
Chief, Section of Development Endocrinology & Biology
Professor of Pediatrics
Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
Phyllis Speiser, M.D.
Chief, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
Schneider Children’s Hospital, New Hyde Park, NY
Richard Ross, M.D., FRCP
Professor of Endocrinology & Head of Section
University of Sheffield
Royal Hallamshire Hospital, United Kingdom
Carol Van Ryzin, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner
NIH Clinical Center
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD

Presentation Topics to Include:

• New Advancements in CAH Treatment & Future Trends in Research
• Research Roundtable
• Behavioral and Psychological Aspects of CAH
• Monitoring & Treatment of CAH/NCAH
• Weight Management Issues with CAH
• Pregnancy & Reproduction in CAH/NCAH
• Surgical Reconstruction in CAH
• Transition to Adult Care & Adult Healthcare Issues
• Panel Discussion: Adults with CAH/NCAH
• Insulin Resistance in CAH
• Preparing for and Responding in an Emergency
• And much more...

This event is intended for adults and older children. Snacks/lunch will be provided.

Cost: There is no charge to attend this event, but your tax-deductible donation is greatly appreciated. Financial assistance is available for travel expenses to the conference for those in need.

Accommodations: A special group rate has been arranged for conference attendees at the Marriott Courtyard West Orange - $89 a night without breakfast (Group Code CFGCFGA) or $99 a night with breakfast (Group Code CCFCCFA). Please reserve your room online at www.marriott.com/ewrwo, or call 1-800-321-2211 in the US, or 973-669-4725 outside of the US. This discounted rate is available on a first come, first serve basis. Please reserve your room for November 11th and/or 12th using the code provided. Please keep in mind that bagels and coffee will be available the morning of the conference.

Travel: The closest airport to the conference is Newark International Airport (EWR), approximately 8 miles from Marriott Courtyard West Orange . Taxi cabs are available upon exiting the airport and the cost is about $40 to the hotel or Seton Hall University.The closest train station is South Orange .

Childcare: This event is intended for adults and older children. A children’s recreation room will be staffed by volunteers, but spaces are limited. Please RSVP as soon as possible to guarantee a space for your child(ren).