2025 DSMIG-USA Annual Symposium
Save the date! The 2025 DSMIG-USA Annual Symposium provides an interdisciplinary forum for sharing of knowledge and experiences related to the clinical care of individuals with Down syndrome across the lifespan, clinical research related to Down syndrome, and the development of Down syndrome clinics. Next year's symposium will be held July 24-26, 2025 in Dallas, Texas at the Hilton Anatole. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow Down syndrome experts from around the world to share ideas, ask questions, participate in meaningful discussions and network.
Registration for the 2025 Symposium will open in late March. Stay tuned for more details over the coming months!
2025 Submissions for Poster Presentations
You must register if you are planning to display a poster. This year we are thrilled to announce that Posters will be physically displayed in-person again and there will be live Poster Viewing!
YOU MAY WISH TO CONSIDER SUBMITTING:
- Original clinical research findings
- A case presentation that is particularly instructive
- An informational poster about a new program initiative or update
- An Adult health review. For a recap of how to get your Poster started, check out the recording from 2023. Although the dates are different this year, the process remains the same:
ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS
Submissions are due at Noon ET on Monday, April 21, 2025. If you are interested in submitting an abstract/poster you will need to submit the following:
- Abstract Limit 250 words
- Abstracts should be attached as a Word document
- Title your Word file as: Abstract DSMIG 2025 "2-3 word title", last name - of corresponding author
- Provide full names of all authors, and corresponding author names
The Poster Review Team will review and send acceptance by May 19, 2025. Top Poster submissions will be notified by June 30, 2025.
If your Abstract is selected, in addition to printing and bringing your physical poster to the Symposium, you will also be required to submit your poster as an ePoster PowerPoint slide AND an accompanying 2-3 minute Video Poster Presentation. These will both be due by noon on Monday, June 16, 2025. Please make this recording using Zoom. We are asking that you please keep your video ON during the recording, so that viewers can see you and your poster/poster slides. A link to a tutorial on how to make the recording can be found here.
During the poster viewing times, we expect you to be at your poster and available to answer questions.
Symposium Scholarships
The goal of the DSMIG-USA Scholarship Program is to provide financial assistance to recipients to attend the DSMIG-USA Annual Symposium. The number of scholarships awarded each year will depend on available funding. There are two scholarship categories available: Rising Star Scholarship and Financial Aid Scholarships. The deadline for Rising Star Scholarship applications is March 21. The deadline for Financial Need Scholarship applications is June 27. Learn more and apply today using the link below!
Annual Symposium Support Opportunities
Your support matters to DSMIG-USA! Organizations that support the DSMIG-USA Annual Symposium highlight their support for the optimal health care and wellness of individuals with Down syndrome across the lifespan. Your support will help us achieve our goals to: Educate professionals and trainees on the latest research and comprehensive care regarding Down syndrome; facilitate a network of health professionals caring for individuals with Down syndrome; Support the development f Down syndrome clinics; and identify and disseminate the best practices of care.
2024 Annual Symposium Recap
 
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