7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration                      

7:00 AM - 8:15 AM**

Sponsored Breakfast Symposium* 
Sponsored by Vitaflo USA

Use of Glycomacropeptide (GMP) in the Dietary Management of Maternal PKU:
Results of a Multicenter Prospective Observational Study

• Charlotte Ellerton, BSc Nutrition & Dietetics, University College London Hospitals. United Kingdom

Presentation on new research findings of a recently completed prospective, observational study, conducted
in women with Phenylketonuria (PKU) who were pregnant or planning pregnancy (maternal PKU)
and taking GMP-based medical foods.  

*You must register for this session in advance as part of your conference registration.
Registration is limited to metabolic dietitians in clinical practice or research.

**Breakfast available at 6:45 AM

7:15 AM - 8:15 AM

Conference Breakfast

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Welcoming Remarks

• Jessica Kopesky - GMDI President
• Elissaveta Johnson - GMDI Conference Committee Chair

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Phyllis Acosta Keynote Address
Understanding Emerging Therapies and their Impact on Medical Nutrition Therapy
and the Evolving Role of the Metabolic Dietitian   

• Elaina Jurecki, MS, RD, FAND - National PKU Alliance Organization - San Ramon, CA
• Cary Harding, MD, FACMG - Oregon Health & Science University - Portland, OR

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

Break - Meet the sponsors and exhibitors in the exhibit hall

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Oral Abstract Presentations
Three submitted abstracts will be selected for oral presentation          

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

GMDI Research Grant Recipient Presentation
The Impact of Exogenous Ketones on Exercise Capacity in Children
with Inborn Errors of Muscle Energy Metabolism 

• Kiera Batten - PhD Candidate -University of New South Wales - Sydney, NSW, Australia

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch Break (Lunch Provided)
Opportunity to Network with Colleagues

 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

There will be two afternoon workshop sessions. 
Each topic will be repeated so  attendees have the option to choose two of the five topics
listed below. There will be a break with exhibits between sessions.      

Schedule is:
1:30-2:30 PM – Session 1
2:30-3:30 PM – Break - Meet the sponsors and exhibitors in the exhibit hall
3:30-4:30 PM – Session 2

  WORKSHOP  
  OPTIONS 

The When, the Why and the How of Protein Liberalization: An Interactive Discussion
Around Clinical Considerations and Approaches in an Evolving IEM Landscape

• Stephanie Hacker, MS RD/N, LD/N, CSSD - University of Miami Miller School of Medicine - Miami, FL
• Jessica Kopesky, MS, RD, CD, CLC - Children’s Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI

Plasma Amino Acids in Individuals with PKU: What Do They Really Mean?

• Anita MacDonald, PhD - Birmingham Children’s Hospital -Birmingham, UK
• Elaina Jurecki, MS, RD, FAND - National PKU Alliance Organization - San Ramon, CA
• Moderated by:  Melanie Gillingham, PhD, RD, LD - Oregon Health and Sciences University
  Portland, OR

Care Mapping for Adults with Phenylketonuria (PKU): A Pilot Initiative to Reframe Needs

• Karen Casey, MS, RDN - Food Science by KC - Aurora, CO
• Sheila Ryan, RDN, LD - Emory University Dept of Human Genetics - Atlanta, GA 
• Kendra Bjoraker, PhD, LP - Bjoraker Neuropsychology Consultants, PLLC

Management of GSD Ia During Puberty, Including Case Reports with Comparison & Contrast
of Genotypic Presentations

• Heather Saavedra, MS, RD, LD - McGovern Medical School, Unviersity of Texas Health Science Center
  at Houston - Houston, TX 
• Malaya Mount, MS, RD, CND - Connecticut Children’s - Hartford, CT

PKUnited Approach to Diet & Medication Management in the Ever-Changing World of PKU

• Suzanne Hollander, MS, RD, LDN - Boston Children’s Hospital - Boston, MA
• Danielle Ruebel, MS, LD - Indiana University - Indianapolis, IN

    4:30 PM - 6:30 PM   

Opening Reception and Poster Session

Attended poster session with wine and cheese reception. Exhibits will be open during this time.

Authors should attend their poster on the following schedule:

• Even numbers 4:30-5:15 PM
• Odd numbers  5:15-6:00 PM
   

7:00 AM - 8:15 AM

Sponsored Breakfast Symposium*
Sponsored by Ultragenyx

From Golden Standards to Individual Reality - Breaking Down Nutrition Management for GSDIa

• Elizabeth Toolan, MS, RD, LD - Washington University St. Louis - St. Louis, MO

As nutrition management of GSDIa continues to progress, existing guidelines remain dated,
and treatment strategies vary. Although the GSDIa treatment plan requires a tailored approach,
the ultimate goals of therapy remain consistent - avoid hypoglycemia, ensure metabolic stability,
meet nutritional requirements, and create a plan that accommodates the individual's lifestyle.
This presentation will take a realistic approach to assessing, planning, and monitoring the nutrition plan
in various complex scenarios. The goal is to empower dietitians and boost their confidence when treating
those with GSDIa. Time will be allocated for questions and to share experiences to further enrich
our understanding of best practices for the treatment of GSDIa.

*You must register for this session in advance as part of your conference registration. 
Registration is limited to metabolic dietitians in clinical practice or research.

**Breakfast available at 6:45 AM

7:15 AM - 8:15 AM

Conference Breakfast

   8:30 AM - 9:30 AM   

UCD Nutrition Management Guidelines

• Erin MacLeod, PhD, RD, LD - Children’s National Hospital - Co-Chair, UCD Nutrition
  Management Guidelines, GMDI
• Krista Viau, PhD, RD - Chair, GMDI ad hoc Nutrition Guideline Workgroup

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Nutrition Management After an AAV8-Mediated Liver-Directed Gene Therapy
in Participants with Glycogen Storage Disease Type Ia (GSDIa)

• Heather Saavedra, MS, RD, LD - McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Sciences Center
  at Houston - Houston, TX

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Break - Meet the sponsors and exhibitors in the exhibit hall

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

GLP-1 Agonists and Inborn Errors of Metabolism: When Metabolic Pathways Collide

• Chanel Suares, RD - UCLA Division of Clinical Genetics - Los Angeles, CA
• Mary Riedy, PharmD, BCPPS -  University at Buffalo and University of Rochester Medical Center
  - Buffalo, NY

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch Break (lunch provided)
Opportunity to Network with Colleagues

  1:30 PM - 4:30 PM    

There will be two afternoon workshop sessions. 
Each topic will be repeated so  attendees have the option to choose two of the five topics
listed below. There will be a break with exhibits between sessions.      

Schedule is:
1:30-2:30 PM – Session 1
2:30-3:30 PM – Break - Meet the sponsors and exhibitors in the exhibit hall
3:30-4:30 PM – Session 2

WORKSHOP
OPTIONS

Sports Nutrition: What’s HOT and What’s NOT for those with Inborn Errors of Metabolism

• Stephanie Hacker, MS RD/N, LD/N, CSSD - University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
  - Miami, FL

What and How Much to Feed Them? Discussing Challenges in Feeding Critically Ill IEM Patients

• Kristen Sheffler, RD, LDN, CNSC - UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA
• Aly Smith, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC -  UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA

International Workshop: Metabolic Management around the Globe - Challenges
and Opportunities

• Maria Gabriela Valle, RD Nutritionist-Dietitian - Hospital de Niños Ricardo Gutiérrez - FEI

  Funación de Endocrinoligía Infantil - La Lucila Buenos Aires, Argentina

• Barbara Marriage, PhD, RD - Pediatric Nutrition Consultant - Willow Beach, Ontario, Canada

   

They Aren't Just Oversized Children: Supporting Adult IEM Patients Through Life Stage Transitions

• Danae Bartke, BS, ED - Executive Director - HCU Network America - Batavia State, IL
• Erin MacLeod, PhD, RD, LD - Children’s National Hospital - Washington, DC
• Tresa Warner, MPH - Executive Director - National Urea Cycle Disorder Foundation

Making the Case for Case Studies: Empowering Metabolic RDs to Publish

• Rebecca Koch, PhD, RDN - Duke University Medical Center - Durham, NC
• Jessica Strosahl, PhD, RDN, LDN - Emory University - Atlanta, GA

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Break

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Celebration Reception
Celebrating 20 years of GMDI Educational Conferences

Hosted by GMDI

Dinner on Your Own

7:00 AM - 8:15 AM

Sponsored Breakfast Symposium*
Sponsored by BioMarin

Redefining Metabolic Control in PKU: How Low Should We Go?

• Cary Harding, MD, FACMG - Oregon Health & Science University - Portland, OR
• Suzanne Hollander, MS, RD, LDN - Boston Children’s Hospital - Boston, MA
• Brittany Murray, MSN, FNP-BC - Yale University School of Medicine - New Haven, CT 

While elevated phenylalanine (Phe) levels can have detrimental consequences on overall health
and well-being, numerous factors make sustaining metabolic control in phenylketonuria (PKU) challenging.
The symposium will feature an interactive panel discussion between experts sharing their valuable insights on:

• The evolution of the PKU diet and impact on patients at different ages
• Understanding the existing evidence supporting current blood Phe treatment targets
• The risks and benefits of aiming for normal Phe levels with unrestricted diet
  and the need for more evidence

*You must register for this session in advance as part of your conference registration. 
Registration is limited to metabolic dietitians in clinical practice or research.

**Breakfast available at 6:45 AM

7:15 AM - 8:15 AM

Conference Breakfast

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

GMDI Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony
Jessica Kopesky, GMDI President

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Ultra Rare Newborn Case Series - BKT, GA2, & HIBCHD

• Nathaly Aquino. MS, RD, LD - Texas Children’s Hospital - Houston, TX
• Brandy Rawls-Castillo, MS, RD, LD - Texas Children’s Hospital - Houston, TX
• Charli Harlen, MS, RD, LD - Texas Children’s Hospital - Houston, TX

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

AI Tools in Clinical Practice

• Daelyn Richards, MD, PhD; Certification in AI Medicine (ABAIM) - Children’s Colorado -
  Denver, CO

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Break (no exhibits)

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Meeting the Patient’s Needs: Collaborating with Neurodivergent Families

• Beth Ogata, MS, RDN - University of Washington - Seattle, WA 
• Mari Mazon, MS, RDN, CD - University of Washington Institute on Human Development
  and Disability - Seattle, WA

12:15 PM -1:00 PM

Closing Keynote Session
The Bias Inside Us and How it Impacts our Relationships with Patients and Each Other

• Laurie Bernstein, MS, RD, FADA, FAND - University of Colorado (Emeritus) - Aurora, CO

1:00 PM - 1:05 PM

Closing Remarks and Announcement of 2028 GMDI Conference

GMDI President and GMDI 2028 Conference Chair