2024 Iowa Wellstone Dystroglycanopathies Patient and Family Conference

Friday, July 13, 2024 through Saturday, July 14, 2024

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

Important Information for the 2024 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

  • The Hyatt is holding a room block for conference participants ($129/night).
  • To make your reservations, please click here.
  • If you need additional assistance with your reservation, please contact the Hyatt at 877-803-7534.
  • June 20, 2024Final date to book room at Hyatt group rate.

There are also other hotels near the conference venue: Homewood Suites, Staybridge Suites, Drury Inn & Suites, Quality Inn, Comfort Inn & Suites.

Questions about the conference? Contact Carrie Stephan via email at carrie-stephan@uiowa.edu or via phone at 319-356-2673.

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