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Join us for the 2025 International Scientific Symposium, taking place from September 17-21, 2025 in Toronto, Canada—a hybrid event designed specifically for healthcare professionals.
This symposium will bring together the world’s leading researchers, clinicians, and experts in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) to share groundbreaking discoveries, foster collaboration, and inspire the next generation of scientific and clinical advancements.
The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of 13 heritable connective tissue disorders. The conditions are caused by genetic changes that affect connective tissue. Each type of EDS has its own set of features with distinct diagnostic criteria. Some features are seen across all types of EDS, including joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, and tissue fragility.
Hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) are connective tissue disorders that cause joint hypermobility, instability, injury, and pain. Other problems such as fatigue, headaches, GI problems, and autonomic dysfunction are often seen as part of HSD.
Give today to make a difference in the lives of people living with the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorders.