ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
The 2025 MJD International Research Conference aims to foster collaboration among researchers and clinicians in the ataxia community, particularly those focusing on Spinocerebellar ataxias, to exchange invaluable insights, advancements, innovations, and drive breakthroughs in treatment and access to care for individuals affected by MJD, as well as their families and communities.
KEY DATES:
Abstract Submission Opens: 23 August 2024
Abstract Submission Closes: 15 December 2024
ABSTRACT STREAMS:
‘Research’
Previously unpublished or recently published research reports, using quantitative and/or qualitative methods;
- Disease Mechanisms and Trial Readiness
- Basic and Preclinical Research
‘Service’
Practical reports of projects on the ground and models of innovative and successful service delivery;
- Living with Ataxia - Clinical Care and Quality of Life
Abstract Keywords
1. Living with Ataxia - Clinical Care and Quality of Life
- The ataxia scene in Australia and Worldwide
- Medical, Allied Health and Rehabilitation advancements
- Understanding and using medications and treatments for patients, allied health and support people
- Contextualised care (especially in culturally complex and low-resourced settings)
- Linking patient understanding and priorities – patient-centred care
- Cognition
- Molecular and Genetic Aspects
2. Clinical Research and Trial Readiness
- Patient engagement in research (workshops welcome)
- Technology (wearables and speech aids)
- Data registries
- Biomarkers
- Phenotyping
- Imaging
- Clinical Trial Updates
3. Basic and Preclinical Research
- Update and Overview on Gene Therapies
- Cellular and Animal models
- Mechanistic Insights and Pathogenesis
- Preclinical Treatment Studies
- Linking Laboratories and Lived Experience (workshops welcome)
Presentation types:
Types of presentations for which abstracts can be submitted
Oral presentation 20 minutes
Fire Talk 10 minutes
Poster presentation
To submit your abstract simply download the 'Abstract Guidelines' and go to our Abstract Portal via the 'Submit Your Abstract' button below.
KEY DATES
Conference Dates: 6 - 9 May 2025
Abstract Submissions: 23 Aug - 15 Dec 2024
Welcome Reception: 6 May 2025
Conference Dinner: 8 May 2025