The National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) hosts this annual event to unite individuals with Down syndrome, their families, caregivers and professionals for a meaningful and educational experience. Join us in Dallas, TX, from July 24–27! Whether you're stopping by our booths or attending one of our presentations, we look forward to connecting with you throughout the weekend. You can view our schedule below.
Exhibitor Hall: INCLUDE DCC (48), DS-Connect (49), INCLUDE DS-CDP (50), NIH INCLUDE Project (51), ABC-DS (TBD)
Presentations:
Thursday, July 24, 2025 – GLOBAL Research and Medical Care Roundtable
12:35 PM
Joaquín Espinosa, PhD - New Breakthroughs in Down Syndrome Research: Latest Discoveries and Clinical Trials
1:15 PM
Laurie Ryan, PhD - Investigating conditions that affect individuals with Down syndrome across the lifespan: Insights from the INCLUDE Project
Friday, July 25, 2025
1:30–3:00 PM
Marishka Brown, PhD; Nirmala Nirinjini Naidoo, PhD; Brian Helsel, PhD, MS, CSCS; Andrea Kelly, MD, MSCE - Sleep and Its Role in Heart and Brain Health for Adolescents and Adults with Down Syndrome
3:35-4:05 PM @ DSMIG
Bryanna Schwartz, MD; Tracie Rosser, PhD; Jessica Hunter, PhD - The NIH INCLUDE Project and the Collaboration for Down Syndrome Progress: Transforming Research for Down Syndrome
Saturday, July 26, 2025
9:45 – 11:15 AM
Joaquín Espinosa, PhD - Investigación internacional sobre el síndrome de Down: Estados Unidos, América Latina y más allá
3:30–5:00 PM
Jamie Doyle, PhD; Ruth Brown, PhD; Eric Rubenstein, PhD, ScM; Benjamin Golden; Lauren Ptomey, PhD, RD, LD; Amy Bodde, PhD; Sigan Hartley, PhD - From Discovery to Practice: Key Research Findings to Improve Mental Health and Quality of Life in People with Down Syndrome and Their Caregivers
3:30–5:00 PM
Joaquín Espinosa, PhD; Eileen Quinn, MD - Regression in Down Syndrome - What Is It and What Do I Do About It?
Sunday, July 27, 2025
9:00–10:30 AM
Joaquín Espinosa, PhD - The Latest Discoveries in Down Syndrome Research: Cutting-Edge Clinical Trials and Groundbreaking Results
9:00–10:30 AM
Erika Tarver, MPH; Anna Esbensen, PhD; Marie Moore Channell, PhD; Deborah J. Fidler, PhD; Nicole Baumer, MD, MEd - Evidence-based Solutions for Challenging Behaviors and Developmental Concerns in Children with Down Syndrome