Dear Friends,

The II European Conference on Phelan–McDermid Syndrome will take place in Madrid, in Monteprincipe´s Campus of CEU San Pablo University on June, 9, 10 and 11 2023, organized by the Spanish Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Association.

This conference aims to inform about the latest advances in the investigation and management of the 22q13 deletion syndrome. It will be an opportunity to exchange opinions and learn first-hand about the problems and conditions faced by those affected and their families.

Aimed at PMS families, associations in Europe and other countries, as well as scientists, doctors, therapists and students, and all those interested in learning and updating their knowledge about the syndrome.

We want this conference to be a forum for debate, and dissemination of the latest advances in research and knowledge about Phelan-McDermid syndrome. We will have the presentation of the first European Medical Guide on Phelan-McDermid syndrome, prepared by Consortium, with specialists in all medical disciplines the comorbidities of this syndrome.

In addition, we want to give an international voice to all those students and researchers who are working on Phelan-McDermid syndrome or the SHANK3 gene. For this, a selection of posters will be made to exhibit during the conference.

Likewise, different workshops will be held for parents and siblings of those affected by the syndrome, in which an attempt will be made to give practical guidelines for coexistence with those affected and their autonomy.

At the same time, we believe that it is extremely important to take advantage of the opportunity that this meeting offers us to create a collaborative environment between the research teams to achieve progress in improving the quality of life of those affected and their families.

We look forward to your attendance.
Kind regards,

The Scientific and Organizing Committee