HI Family Conference Information

You are cordially invited to attend the 4th Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) Endocrine Society Meeting with members of the CHI Scientific Advisory Group (SAG). We are holding our events at the Hotel Shattuck Plaza in Berkeley, California just over the Bay Bridge from San Francisco. San Francisco is less than 30 minutes from the hotel by the BART train, and the station is right across the street from the hotel. The events will take place on the weekend of June 14-16, 2013. The weekend events are presented by CHI, the organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with Congenital Hyperinsulinism (HI).

Congenital Hyperinsulinism International and The Hyperinsulinism Center of Cook Children's Hospital of Fort Worth, Texas hosted an evening dedicated to families affected by congenital hyperinsulinism. The Congenital Hyperinsulinism Endocrine Society Dinner Meeting took place on June 23, 2012 at the Table 7 Bistro at 720 Fannin Street in Houston, Texas.

The families who attended had the chance to meet and discuss issues of concern with leading pediatric endocrinologists, HI researchers, and other HI experts. There was also an opportunity to speak informally with other HI family members. Additionally, researchers and physicians shared information about their projects, research and practice.

The 2012 Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference took place on March 17-18 in Philadelphia. You can click on the image link below see the brochure that describes this event.

Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI), in conjunction with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), hosted the fourth Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference on March 17 - 18. Conference attendees learned about recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of congenital hyperinsulinism (HI) from experts in the field representing the leading international HI centers. In addition to the learning opportunities, there was ample time for networking with other HI families.

2010 Family Conference
The third CHI Family Conference was held June 18 & 19, 2010 in San Diego, CA This conference is intended for individuals with Congenital Hyperinsulinism (HI) as well as family members and caregivers of those with HI. Speakers and participants joined us from around the globe.

2006 Family Conference
The second Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference sponsored by Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Congenital Hyperinsulinism (CHOP) Center was held on June 17 and 18, 2006. The conference was held at the City Line Holiday Inn in Philadelphia, PA.

At this conference leading specialists discussed treatment options, management techniques, genetic advances and potential future strategies. There were also sessions on parenting children with HI, HI in the school setting, and nutrition and feeding. Additionally, there were sessions for children and teenagers with HI and their siblings.