Lysosomal Diseases and the Brain - Lysosomal storage disorders are relatively frequent as a group (1:7000) with most of these disorders affecting the central nervous system. This involvement of the brain often causes a progressive disease leading to the demise of the patients. No lysosomal disease has an effective treatment of its neurological manifestations. It is therefore extremely important to gather experts in the field from around the world to discuss recent advances of the pathogenesis and therapy of these disorders. It is hoped that the scheduled presentations at the 2008 conference and the discussions that follow will significantly contribute toward generating new research directions.

Attendees - This conference is targeted to health care professionals and researchers of lysosomal storage disorders including Physicians and non-physician health professionals caring for patients with lysosomal storage disorders involving the brain as well as to Ph.D's who research these disorders.

Location & Times - The conference will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 29 and conclude at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2008 in Sacramento, California. Conference participants will experience: 1) A general assembly of presenters 2) A two-hour poster board breakout session 3) Full continental breakfast on Friday and Saturday 4) Full lunch on Friday and Saturday 5) A cocktail reception and dinner on both Thursday and Friday nights.

Hotel Accommodations – A special discounted conference rate of $129.00 per night (plus tax) will be offered by the host hotel: Hyatt Regency Sacramento, 1209 L Street, Sacramento, California 95814 (Front Desk 1-916-443-1234 / Fax 1-916-321-3099).

1. Use the Internet Link on the Home Page (No Group Code Necessary)
2. Phone reservations can be made by calling 1-800-233-1234 (Group Code: “Lysosomal Diseases and the Brain”)

Hotel Deadline – To receive the discounted rate of $129.00 (plus tax) you must make hotel reservations prior to May 7, 2008.

Airport – It is most convenient to fly into Sacramento International Airport (airport code SMF).

Transportation from Sacramento International Airport

1. Super Shuttle runs from the airport to the Hyatt Regency every 30 minutes. If you would like to make reservations you can call Super Shuttle at 1-800-258-3826 or make reservations at www.supershuttle.com.
2. Taxi’s are available
3. Rental Cars are available

Directions from Sacramento International Airport (15 Minutes) Exit Sacramento International Airport
Take I-5 South
Exit at "J" Street
Right on 13th Street
Right on "L" Street

Directions from San Francisco (1.5 Hours)
Take I-80 East to I-50 East
Take I-5 North
Exit at "J" Street
Right on 13th Street
Right on "L" Street

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