Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS): From Lab Research to Lives Changed seminar & panel discussion
Tue, 17 Nov
|La Trobe Uni Auditorium | Online
Join Professor Ann C. Smith, co-discoverer of Smith-Magenis Syndrome, and an expert panel at La Trobe University to explore how groundbreaking rare disease research translates into real-world improvements in care, treatment and quality of life for individuals and families living with SMS.
Time & Location
17 Nov 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm AEDT
La Trobe Uni Auditorium | Online, Plenty Rd, Bundoora VIC 3086, Australia
About the Event
Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS): From Lab Research to Lives Changed
Seminar & Panel Discussion | Attend In-Person or Online
Join leading international SMS experts, researchers, clinicians and members of the SMS community for an engaging seminar and panel discussion exploring how scientific discoveries can translate into meaningful improvements in diagnosis, treatment, care and quality of life for people living with Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS).
Featuring Professor Ann C. Smith, co-discoverer of SMS and internationally recognised pioneer in SMS research, alongside Gail Reiner, Gail Kopp and Distinguished Professor Chris Blanchard, the event will explore the journey from early genetic discoveries through to clinical research, practical interventions and real-world outcomes for individuals and families.
The discussion will highlight the importance of collaboration between researchers, healthcare professionals and people with lived experience in advancing our understanding of SMS and rare diseases more broadly.
This event is relevant to a broad audience, including geneticists, researchers, medical…