Disorders
Conference
Join us July 21-24, 2010 for ASAP's Chiari & Syringomyelia Conference in Austin, TX.
Adults and children with Chiari and/or syringomyelia, family members, friends and caregivers, nurses, physicians and researchers will enjoy a unique opportunity to learn, share, and exchange ideas.
- Hear lectures and ask questions from leaders in the fields of neurosurgery, neurology, pain management, rehabilitation and more.
- Learn the latest advancements in research
- Attend workshops on various topics
- Meet others who share similar challenges and triumphs
Host
Timothy M. George, M.D. is Medical Director of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Center of Central Texas at Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas and will host ASAP’s Chiari & Syringomyelia Conference July 21 through 24, 2010.
Dr. George moved to Austin, Texas in 2006 from Durham, North Carolina where he was the Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Pediatrics and Neurobiology at Duke University. Joining Children’s Hospital of Austin as Chief of Service of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Center of Central Texas, he brings his breadth of knowledge and expertise in pediatric neurosurgery, as he develops and oversees pediatric neurosurgery programs at the hospital. Dr. George completed his medical training at New York University; his residency in Neurosurgery at Yale University School of Medicine; and his Pediatric Fellowship at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and the American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery. Dr. George is also a member of the American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Academy of Pediatrics and other scientific societies and organizations.
Current areas of research include genomics and surgical outcomes of Chiari malformation, cranial nerve stimulation for pediatric epilepsy, genomics of neural tube defects, and molecular and cellular mechanisms and abnormal development of the spinal cord.
Dr. George is an ASAP Research Grant Recipient and a prior speaker at several ASAP Conferences.
Where:
The conference will be held at:
Hyatt Regency Austin Texas
208 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704
Telephone 512-477-1234
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/amsyring
Hotel Room Rate: $129 plus 15% room tax. Reservations for the event will be made by individual attendees directly with Hyatt reservations at 1-800-233-1234 or 512-477-1234. Let them know you are attending the ASAP conference to receive this rate To receive the discounted ASAP rate, room reservations must be made before June 30, 2010.
Conference registration fees: Includes all morning and afternoon sessions, welcoming reception, three continental breakfasts, and the Saturday evening banquet. Rates good until July 7. (You can still register after July 7 but price will increase)
Ages 16 & up - $160
15 & under - $85
Family pack- 2 adults/ 2 children - $450
Only coming for a day? We have day rates.
Daily rates (adult or child) - $60
Saturday day rate (includes banquet dinner) - $90
Banquet Only tickets (adult or child) -$65
Refunds and late registration:
Refunds will only be given until July 1 minus a $25.00 handling fee. After July 7 individuals will be able to register at the conference but cost will be $185 adult, child $85
Still have more questions?
See our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for more information about the conference.
Conference Scholarship:
The Board of Directors and conference committee are pleased to announce that we are once again offering a conference scholarship program this year. The scholarship helps defray some of the attendee’s hotel cost in addition to waiving the registration fee for qualified applicants. A limited number of these scholarships are available and will be awarded on a first-come first-served basis to qualified applicants. If you are interested in applying for the scholarship, you should contact the ASAP office to request the guidelines and application.
The scholarship fund is supplemented by donations from our membership. You can make it possible for those with limited incomes to attend this educational event and learn more about these disorders. To make a donation to the scholarship fund on-line click here.