Dear colleagues and friends,
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, I am very pleased to invite you to the 13th Annual Meeting of the Infantile Seizure Society and The International Symposium on Epilepsy in Neurometabolic Diseases (ISENMD) which will be held in Taipei, Taiwan, March 26-28, 2010.
Although each inborn error of metabolism is rare, in the aggregate they make a significant contribution to the causes of mental retardation, seizures, sudden infant death, and neurologic impairment. Inborn errors of metabolism result from a genetic deficiency in a metabolic pathway; signs and symptoms result from the accumulation of metabolites related to the pathway. The most common neurometabolic disorders to be considered are organic acidemias and aminoacidopathies followed by neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses, urea cycle disorders, congenital lactic acidosis, peroxisomal disorders, and, less frequently, sphingolipidoses, mucopolysaccharidoses, glycoprotein degradation disorders and fatty acid oxidation disorders. The approach to diagnosis and management requires knowledge of the pathophysiology of the disorders and what laboratory analyses provide the best measure of clinical control. We believe that this symposium will be inspiring and very helpful to all participants as many famous and outstanding physicians in this field are invited from around the world. It is also a good opportunity to know the current views and progress of “Epilepsy in Neurometabolic Diseases”.
Taipei, the political, economic and recreational center of our country, is offering an array of significant cultural sights. The city is situated in a basin in northern Taiwan. With the exotic culture, breathtaking scenery, priceless art, the entire range of Chinese cuisine, and very hospitable people, it makes Taipei an ideal place for both business and leisure. Taipei also offers a wide range of other diversions – shopping malls, night clubs, live-music bars, quality hotels, and gourmet restaurants.
Howard Plaza Hotel is located near commercial and financial hubs in the prosperous east of Taipei city and serves Chinese cuisine and global culinary delights await the pleasure of our guests and offers luxurious accommodation and warm personalized service combined with all the comforts of home in the capital city.
With great pleasure, I look forward to welcoming you to Taipei in March 2010.
Sincerely yours,
Ein-Yiao Shen. MD
President, Taiwan Child Neurology Society
International Symposium on Epilepsy in Neurometabolic Diseases (ISENMD)