Symposium Location
Palacio Marques de Colomina
Palacio Marques de Colomina
Address: C/ de l’Almodí, 1, Ciutat Vella, 46003 València, Valencia, Spain
Registration coming soon!
The 10th Annual Lafora Disease Science Symposium will be in Valencia, Spain from September 29 to October 1, 2025.
Thanks to our Advisory Board member, Dr. Pascual Sanz, for hosting this year’s symposium!
The Symposium will be hybrid, so you can attend in person or remotely. All registrants will receive exclusive access to the recordings of the Symposium sessions after the event. This is a valuable resource for families affected by Lafora, researchers, healthcare professionals, and our industry partners, ensuring that the knowledge shared at the conference is accessible to all.
El Palacio de la Marquesa de Colomina, the 2025 Lafora Symposium venue.
Symposium Agenda
Please check back for agenda!
Poster Submission
Coming soon!
More details about hotels near the venue, transportation, and things to do coming soon!
Hotel Options
Estancia La Jolla
9700 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
The deadline to reserve a room with Chelsea’s Hope room block has passed.
Sheraton La Jolla Hotel
3299 Holiday Ct, La Jolla, CA 92037
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
10950 North Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, CA 92037
Please contact hotels to request ADA-accessible and hearing-accessible rooms.
Airports
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Closest Airport:
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Or, travel to LA:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- It is a two-hour drive if you rent a car.
- It is a three-hour AmTrak train ride.
Tourism
There are many sightseeing options if you are staying longer in the area!
Photo by Lucas Davies on Unsplash
- San Diego Tourism Authority
- Top 10 Accessible Attractions in San Diego
- Explore San Diego beaches!
- Balboa Park has many museums; get the Balboa Explorer Pass if you have a day to spend there.
- Cabrillo National Park is a wonderful historical landmark with tide pools and monuments to visit.
Even if you don’t make it to San Diego, La Jolla has beautiful beaches, outdoor activities, art and cultural events, fine dining, and shopping. Call (619) 221-8899 City of San Diego Beach Wheelchair Line to inquire about free manual beach wheelchairs available at lifeguard towers.
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- La Jolla Cove has swimming, snorkeling, and diving.
- La Jolla Shores is a sandy beach with gentle waves.
- Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is one of the wildest stretches of land on the SoCal coast.
- The Mall at University Town Center has shopping and dining options.
2025 Lafora Disease Science Symposium Sponsors
This event was supported by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
The mission of Chelsea’s Hope is to improve the lives of those affected by Lafora Disease and help accelerate the development of treatments.
Chelsea’s Hope Lafora Children Research Fund is an IRS 501(c)3 non-profit organization. EIN: 27-1008382
Chelsea’s Hope, Post Office Box 348626, Sacramento, CA 95834
