8th Annual Symposium

GRIDS 2022

Downstream Pathways and Lysosomal Storage Disorders:
From Translational to Clinical Contexts

November 20th – 21st, 2022
Fairfax, Virginia, USA

Educational Goals

Global Learning Objectives

  1. Get introduced to molecular and cellular mechanisms as related to different lysosomal functions and disease pathology and progression in LSDs.
  2. Gain knowledge about the burden/role of inflammatory pathways leading to cell death and the manifestation of LSDs.
  3. Get introduced to the role of genomics and metabolomics approaches in precision or individualized medicine.
  4. Gain insights into current treatment strategies and findings from preclinical studies in different model systems and clinical trials towards novel therapies.
  5. Discuss the efficacy and safety of clinical studies involving next-generation enzyme replacement therapies that utilize hyper-mannosylation and other techniques such as antibody peptides and targeting sequences for improved tissue penetration.
  6. Review pharmacochaperones and small molecular approaches as disease-specific or symptomatic treatment of various LSDs.
  7. Learn about novel tools and technologies that incorporate big data and machine learning.
  8. Discuss the clinical utility of sphingolipid and other biomarkers in the diagnosis and therapeutic management of LSDs.

Continuing Education

Enduring CMEs

Enduring CME with up to 2 hours of CME credit per session.

Session 1

Achievements and Disappointments: Gaucher Disease Over the Past 3 Decades

Three decades of Gaucher disease research and treatment — therapeutic breakthroughs, ongoing challenges, and lessons learned.

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Session 2

Basic Mechanisms and Model Systems in Lysosomal Disorders

Molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying lysosomal dysfunction, with insights from various preclinical model systems.

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Session 3

Application of Novel Technologies in Lysosomal Disorders

Big data, machine learning, and advanced platforms reshaping research and clinical practice in lysosomal storage disorders.

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Session 4

Biomarkers and Other Genetic/Genomic Approaches in Lysosomal Disorders

Sphingolipid biomarkers, genomics, and metabolomics for precision medicine and improved therapeutic management of LSDs.

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Session 5

Novel and New Generation Therapies in Lysosomal Disorders

Next-generation ERTs, pharmacochaperones, and small molecule therapies engineered for improved tissue penetration and disease-specific treatment.

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Session 6

Current Clinical Management and Challenges in Lysosomal Disorders

Real-world clinical perspectives on diagnostic delays, treatment access, monitoring strategies, and persistent unmet needs in LSD care.

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