Welcome!

Welcome to the information hub for the 2024 International MSD Scientific & Family Conference. Please be sure to check back periodically as new information will be added frequently over the coming months.

Our 2024 conference will be held August 1-3, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. This conference is proudly co-hosted by the United MSD Foundation and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

Conference registration is now open! Click HERE to register and check back periodically to see the full conference schedule, when available.

We look forward to seeing everyone in person, meeting many of you for the first time, and learning from one another!

For Medical Professionals & Researchers

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We look forward to seeing you in Philadelphia in August!

Opening Night Reception—

For those arriving on August 1st, there will be an opening night reception from 6-9pm on the rooftop deck/bar area of the conference hotel, The Study at University City. Please feel free to join us for a time of connection and networking. Be on the lookout for details and RSVP information.

Science Day—

The first full day of the conference is Science Day, a day dedicated to the presentation of information related to all-things MSD. There will be platform presentations, a late-afternoon poster session, and plenty of time for networking and professional discussion.

If you are interested in presenting in either form, our Call for Abstracts is now open. Please visit HERE for submission guidelines and HERE for the submission form.

Family Day—

The second full day of the conference is considered Family Day. However, we encourage you to stay for this day, as there is a scheduled private session for brainstorming and collaboration discussion with your peers.

Breakfast/Lunch/Coffee-Tea-Water Breaks—

During both main conference days (Aug 2-3), a light breakfast, lunch, and coffee-tea-water breaks will be provided.

Hotel Information—

From August 1-3, there is a reserved block of rooms at The Study at University City, a boutique hotel within walking distance of the conference location at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The room block will be held until July 11th. There are two room options, each at $189 per night (plus applicable taxes), and parking is available for an additional fee. To make your reservation, please contact The Study at (215) 387-1400 (or 011 1 215 387 1400 for those outside of the United States) and mention “United MSD Foundation” or use the custom reservation link (available soon).

General Travel Information—

As you know, there is a lot to see and do in and around Philadelphia. Click HERE for more information from the official visitor site of Philadelphia and the surrounding areas.

For MSD Families & Caregivers

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Everyone is invited to attend the full conference. The “science day”, while important for researchers and professionals to present information to the scientific community, is for families and caregivers, too. Please note, however, that most information on science day will be presented in professional language that might be more familiar to those within the scientific community. One of the family day presentations will be a recap of important updates from science day.

Opening Night Reception—

For those arriving on August 1st, there will be an opening night reception from 6-9pm on the rooftop deck/bar area of the conference hotel, The Study at University City. Please feel free to join us for a time of connection and networking. Be on the lookout for details and RSVP information.

“Family Day” Conference Schedule—

Check back periodically for the conference schedule. But Saturday, August 3, 2024, is the ‘family day’ of the conference. All sessions are specific to patient and family concerns.

Breakfast/Lunch/Coffee-Tea-Water Breaks—

During both main conference days (Aug 2-3), a light breakfast, lunch, and coffee-tea-water breaks will be provided.

Hotel Information—

From August 1-3, there is a reserved block of rooms at The Study at University City, a boutique hotel within walking distance of the conference location at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The room block will be held until July 11th. There are two room options, each at $189 per night (plus applicable taxes), and parking is available for an additional fee. To make your reservation, please contact The Study at (215) 387-1400 (or 011 1 215 387 1400 for those outside of the United States) and mention “United MSD Foundation” or use the custom reservation link (available soon).

General Travel Information—

As you know, there is a lot to see and do in and around Philadelphia. Click HERE for more information from the official visitor site of Philadelphia and the surrounding areas.

Family Travel Reimbursement Grants—

We know that travel to Philadelphia may be a hardship for some families, and we want to do what we can to ease that burden. United MSD Foundation is offering Family Travel Reimbursement Grants. Grant awards will be based on several factors. Please note the overview information and eligibility criteria after clicking the form link. There is also a priority application deadline of March 18, though applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after that deadline with those awards based on availability of funds. The application form is found HERE.