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Chiari Malformation:  State of the Research & New Directions:
On November 6 & 7, 2008, a two day professional research conference, sponsored by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), the Office of Rare Diseases, the University of Illinois-Chicago, the University of Akron, Conquer Chiari, Column of Hope, and the American Syringomyelia Alliance Project, was held in order to establish the current state of knowledge regarding Chiari malformation, discuss recent developments in Chiari research, and develop research recommendations to advance the state of knowledge and care for Chiari malformation. More than 40 surgeons, scientists, and other professionals attended this milestone event.

A video web archive of the presentations is available for viewing here:

Chiari Conference 2008

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Acknowledgements:  We gratefully acknowledge grants from the following companies in support of this event:

Note: Funding for this conference was made possible (in part) by NS063446 from National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD). The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention by trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.