First DCM Patient and Family Conference – a Great Success

The first-ever DCM Patient and Family Conference was held virtually on September 24, 2022. This well-attended event included 3 sessions: DCM Education, The Latest in DCM Research and Therapies, and Patient Panel Discussions. (See below for recording links.)

We would like to give special thanks to all the DCM patients and family members who registered for and participated in the conference. Many excellent audience questions were asked during this informative and hope-filled event!

We would also like to thank all of our partner organizations, generous sponsors, and all of the conference presenters, including:

• Dr. Kathy Crispell and Barbara Amos for sharing their professional insights regarding DCM education
• Dr. Franca Angeli (Pfizer), Dr. Sonomi Maruyama (BMS), Dr. James Priest (Tenaya), and Dr. Marc Semigran (Renovacor) for their input and expertise on the topic of DCM Research and Therapies
• Our patient panelists – Steve Fietek, Adam Burkhart, Cecelia Poole, Stephanie Fallon, Andrea Gavin, and Sarah Schaff

Thank you again to everyone who helped make this event a great success!!

To view recordings of the conference sessions, please click on each link below. 

• Session #1 – DCM Education and Navigating a DCM Diagnosis
• Session #2 – The Latest in DCM Research & Therapies
• Session #3 – Patient Panels: Successfully Living with DCM / Self-Advocacy