2026 Iowa Wellstone Dystroglycanopathies Patient and Family Conference

Friday, June 12, 2026 through Saturday, June 14, 2026

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center, 300 E 9th St, Coralville, IA 52241

Important Information for the 2026 conference:

  • The conference will focus on in-person attendance, but we will also livestream the main sessions.  
  • Only the large sessions will be livestreamed (via Zoom), smaller breakout sessions will NOT be available virtually. 
  • There will be a supervised play area for children at the Hyatt during the conference sessions. 
  • Travel reimbursement is available to participants who schedule study exams. 
  • Indicate exam appointment preference in registration form - appointment times are first come, first serve!
  • Study exams can also be scheduled at other times during the year by contacting Carrie Stephan at carrie-stephan@uiowa.edu or via phone at 319-356-2673.
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Hyatt Hotel Information

Hotel information will be available soon. 

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