Down Syndrome Symposium 2025: Dr McGuire + Dr Espinosa

Join us as two of the world's best share their wealth of expertise on Down syndrome for families, health professionals and people with Down syndrome.

Learn and connect as we explore key topics in our interactive symposium, with ample opportunities to connect, engage and ask questions.

Why attend?

• Two world class speakers from USA

• Key critical topics

• Fully catered lunch

• Highly interactive sessions

• Dedicated focus on Down syndrome

• Goodie bags for all attendees

• Free take home resources for all attendees

• Networking opportunities

• Fabulous Sydney CBD location

• 10 x lucky door gift packs from Tyrrell's Wines

• And best part – it's free!

Keynote speakers: Dr Joaquin Espinosa and Dr Dennis McGuire

Master of ceremonies: Gerard O'Dwyer, esteemed award winning actor with Down syndrome

• When: Saturday 22 March 2025

• Where: Wesley Conference Centre, 220 Pitt Street, Sydney CBD

• Time: 10am to 5pm

• Cost: Free

Order of proceedings:

10am to 1pm: Dr Joaquin Espinosa

Executive Director, The Linda Crnic Institute; Director, Human Trisome Project; Professor of Pharmacology, University of Colorado USA

Topics:

• Dysregulation of Growth Hormone Signalling In Down Syndrome

• Autoimmunity and Down Syndrome Regression Disorder: Medical Insights

• Hypoxia in Down Syndrome: Causes, Consequences and Clinical Trials

1pm to 2pm: Lunch and networking with Dr Espinosa and Dr McGuire

2pm to 5pm: Dr Dennis McGuire

Senior Consultant, Global Down Syndrome USA; world-leading behavioural expert; co-author, Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome + Guide to Good Health.

Topics:

• Photographic + Visual Memory in Down Syndrome

• Understanding 'The Groove'

• The Importance of Self Talk

Who should attend?

• People with Down syndrome

• Parents and caregivers

• Siblings

• Health professionals of all disciplines

• Researchers, academics and scientists

• Medical, health, education and social work students

Our supporters

This event is proudly brought to you by:

• Down Syndrome Institute

• University of Colorado

• GLOBAL Down Syndrome Foundation

• Linda Crnic Institute

• Siblings Australia

• Hon Dr Mike Freelander MP, Federal Member for Campbelltown

• Bell Partners

• Tyrrell's Wines

Speaker biographies

Professor Joaquin Espinosa , Executive Director of The Linda Crnic Institute, University of Colorado USA

Professor Espinosa is the Executive Director of The Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome, where he leads a large-scale research initiative focused on understanding and treating Down syndrome. His work centres on exploring gene networks, immune system disorders, and immunotherapy approaches for Down syndrome. He also directs the Human Trisomy Project, an extensive cohort study of the Down syndrome population. Additionally, he coordinates efforts with the Sie Centre for Down Syndrome, a leading Down syndrome clinic in the U.S.

Dr Dennis McGuire, Senior Consultant, Global Down Syndrome USA, co-author, Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome + Guide to Good Health.

Dennis McGuire, LCSW, Ph.D., is a Senior Consultant at Global with over 30 years of experience in mental health and developmental disabilities, a recognized expert in Down syndrome behavioural health. He has co-authored two influential books,Mental Wellness of Adults with Down Syndrome and The Guide to Good Health for Teens and Adults with Down Syndrome (2011).

Registration essential – please register to secure your ticket.