Join us on Wednesday, September 25, from 8 - 9 pm EST for an art class designed to eliminate stress and pursue happiness in the present moment.

Join The Marfan Foundation for a free one-hour session of "Breathing Into Peaceful Awareness" as part of our Mindfulness Series. In this session, Sarah Schain, founder of SomoBreathe, LLC, will introduce you to the practice of meditation and breathing, and grounding into your breath and body. Learn how these strategies can contribute to your overall well-being.

This webinar will be presented by a panel of medical experts and moderated by Melissa Russo, MD. We will discuss women's issues beyond family planning, including, but not limited to, endometriosis, perimenopause and menopause, hormonal support, and uterine prolapse. There will be time to get your questions answered.

While the content will be tailored to individuals living with Loeys-Dietz syndrome, others with similar genetic aortic and vascular conditions may find it helpful.

Estate planning is not just for millionaires. You're never too young or old to start planning!

Aprenda de expertos médicos y obtenga respuestas a sus preguntas. 

Cirugía aórtica y afecciones del tejido conectivo: !lo que debería saber!

Join us for a FREE webinar on genetic testing! Learn when genetic testing is recommended, who should get it, what the benefits are, and what are the possible outcomes. There will also be time to get your questions answered.

Dr. Enid Neptune will discuss the latest studies related to lung issues in people with Marfan and related conditions.

Dr. Dietz discussed the latest research on the genetics of Marfan, LDS, and VEDS in a way that is understandable for individuals and families living with these conditions.

Dr. Dietz discussed the latest research on the genetics of Marfan, LDS, and VEDS in a way that is understandable for individuals and families living with these conditions.

Dr. Hal Dietz will discuss the latest research on the genetics of Marfan, LDS, and VEDS in a way that is understandable for individuals and families living with these conditions.

Researchers, Dr. Bart Loeys and Aline Verstraeten will discuss their exciting new research on a novel biomarker for thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection. They will share why biomarker research is important and its potential impact on the Loeys-Dietz syndrome and connective tissue communities. 

Ya está abierta la inscripción para la Segunda Cumbre Anual de la Fundación Marfan: información educativa sobre Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, VEDS y condiciones relacionadas para pacientes y familias. Esta conferencia será virtual, completamente en español y tendrá lugar el 21 de enero de 2022, de 08:30 a 13:00 hora del este. Se realizará de manera virtual para que pueda verse desde cualquier parte del mundo con un teléfono inteligente, tableta, computadora de escritorio o portátil y conexión a Internet. ¡Registrarse es gratis!

Join us for a free webinar to learn about the new ACC/AHA guidelines for the management and treatment of aortic disease and what the new guidelines mean for people with genetic aortic and vascular condition.

In addition to cardiac, orthopedic, and arterial considerations, individuals affected by Loeys-Dietz syndrome often experience gastroenterology and allergy effects. This webinar will be a Q&A session with LDS experts Dr. Anthony Guerrerio and Dr. Pamela Frischmeyer-Guerrerio answering common gastro and allergy-related questions.

Join us on Wednesday, November 9 at 7pm Eastern to hear about the nearly a dozen new studies on physical activity and genetic aortic conditions that were presented at the Science in Paris meetings in August 2022. In this webinar, Drs. Braverman and Prakash will share the highlights, as well as other new studies about exercise for people with Marfan, LDS, and VEDS.

Please join us for a webinar on family planning and pregnancy, brought to you by the GenTAC Alliance Patient, Families, and Clinicians Education Working Group. Medical experts from the US and Europe will present the options for family planning and pregnancy when you have a connective tissue condition and the different recommendations in the US and EU.

Join us on September 19 at 7pm Eastern to hear the latest research on aortic disease that was presented by international medical experts at the recent GenTAC Aortic Summit in Paris. In this webinar, Dr. Kim Eagle, Director of the Frankel Cardiovascular Center at the University of Michigan and Chair of the GenTAC Alliance, shares highlights from the meeting and talks about the potential impact for people who have genetic aortic conditions, including Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and VEDS.

Join Dr. James Black and Gretchen MacCarrick, MC CGC of Johns Hopkins University on June 29 at 7 pm Eastern for a presentation about non-thoracic aortic aneurysms associated with Loeys-Dietz syndrome. This medical webinar will take a look at the types and treatments of descending, abdominal, neurovascular, and other arteries in the body.

This panel discussion will be led by Gretchen MacCarrick, MC CGC of Johns Hopkins University, and members of the Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Board. We’ll answer common questions about living with and treating LDS, and answer questions from the audience.

With greater levels of understanding both of themselves and the diagnosis, a lot of children diagnoses with Loeys-Dietz syndrome need to re-process their diagnosis as they enter adulthood. Join us on Tuesday, March 29 at 7pm ET for a free webinar that dives into what that re-processing can look like and hear from young adults in the Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and VEDS communities have experienced it themselves.

Transitioning from pediatric to adult care can be difficult for those with Loeys-Dietz syndrome because of the connections already made with the pediatric doctors they've seen for so long. Join us on Wednesday, March 16 at 7pm ET for a free webinar featuring three leading experts from Cleveland Clinic who will talk about why this transition is important and how to make it easier.

In this webinar from the GenTAC Alliance, you’ll hear from medical experts – Dr. Juan Bowen, Mayo Clinic, and Dr. Glen Iannucci, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta – as well as a mental health expert, Karen MountainJohnson. They will discuss from a medical perspective how to best manage your risk as well as how to cope with living with risk from a mental health perspective. We hope you will join us!

Registration is now open for The Marfan Foundation’s Summit: Educational information about Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, VEDS, and related conditions for patients and families. This educational event, which is completely in Spanish, is on January 22, 2022, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Eastern. It will be presented online so it can be viewed from anywhere in the world with a smartphone, tablet, desktop, or laptop and internet connection. There is no cost to register.

From long, flexible limbs to surgery scars, living with the physical markers of Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and related conditions can weigh on a person's body image. This 90-minute personal perspectives webinar will be led by Dr. Brad MacNeil, a licensed clinical psychologist and assistant professor at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona.

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Please join us on Monday, November 8, 7 pm Eastern, for our next COVID-19 update for our community. Dr. Kim Eagle, University of Michigan, who reviews the latest COVID -19 research for the American College of Cardiology, will discuss the latest developments on variants, vaccines for children, boosters, and more. After registering, you will receive an email with the link to join the webinar.

In this webinar, parents can learn some of the basic medical information related to Marfan and Loeys-Dietz, especially as it related to the heart and blood vessels. In addition, we will address issues that are non-medical, including learning issues and psychosocial challenges.