International Conferences on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

项目总结/摘要 自1973年发现胎儿酒精综合征（FAS）以来，数千例临床和实验室检查 研究提供的证据表明，产前酒精暴露可导致许多 在多个领域的不利影响，几乎影响身体的每一个系统，并影响一天， 日功能。酒精在各种物种和暴露条件下都是致畸的， 独立于社会、种族或文化背景。胎儿酒精谱系障碍（FASD） 涵盖了酒精的各种不良影响。此外，FASD的患病率可能 高达1.1 - 5.0%，明显高于其他常见疾病，包括 自闭症谱系障碍和唐氏综合症。显然，FASD是一个国际公共卫生， 教育，经济和社会问题;它可能导致终身问题，个人可能需要终身 支持.因此，迫切需要更好地识别，诊断和治疗这种疾病。的 不列颠哥伦比亚省大学每年主办的FASD国际会议 继续教育提供了一个独特的场所，来自世界各地的研究人员可以来 一起互动，学习，交流思想，分享科学发现，不仅彼此，而且 与FASD领域的专业人士和利益相关者社区合作。作为最重要的会议之一 在FASD领域，他们是独一无二的，汇集了多学科的科学和专业 与家庭成员/护理人员和FASD患者本人的观众，他们都参加了 积极参加这些会议。会议每年在加拿大不列颠哥伦比亚省温哥华举行，并轮流举行。 聚焦每年2020年和2022年的会议将重点关注青少年和成人：第9届和第10届 青少年和成人FASD国际研究会议-回顾，回应和 Relate -整合世界各地的研究，政策和实践。2021年和2023年会议 将侧重于流行病学、预防、诊断和干预领域的先进研究： 第9届和第10届胎儿酒精谱系障碍国际会议-研究，结果和 相关性-整合世界各地的研究，政策和有前途的做法。下次会议 计划于2020年4月22日至25日举行;其他日期待定。这笔赠款要求部分旅行 并为接下来的四次会议提供注册支持，以增加美国年轻人的出席率。 研究人员和支持人员从代表性不足的发展中国家挑选研究人员， 酒精研究计划，以促进与美国科学家的合作。还要求提供资金， 支付用于传播内容的大量视听费用的一部分。

Project Summary/Abstract Since the identification of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) in 1973, thousands of clinical and laboratory studies have provided evidence demonstrating that prenatal alcohol exposure can result in numerous adverse effects in multiple domains, affecting virtually every system of the body, and impacting day to day functioning. Alcohol is teratogenic across a wide variety of species and conditions of exposure, independent of social, ethnic or cultural background. The term Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) encompasses the broad range of alcohol’s adverse effects. Furthermore, the prevalence of FASD may be as high as 1.1 - 5.0%, which is significantly higher than that of other common disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome. Clearly, FASD is an international public health, education, economic, and social concern; it can result in lifelong issues and individuals may need lifelong support. Hence, the urgent need for better recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of this disorder. The International Conferences on FASD hosted annually by University of British Columbia Interprofessional Continuing Education provide a unique venue where researchers from around the world can come together to interact, learn, exchange ideas, and share scientific findings not only with each other, but also with professionals in the FASD field and the stakeholder community. As one of the premier conferences in the FASD field, they are unique in bringing together a multi-disciplinary scientific and professional audience with family members/caregivers and individuals with FASD themselves, who all participate actively in these conferences. Conferences are held annually in Vancouver, BC, Canada, and alternate in focus yearly. The 2020 and 2022 conferences will focus on adolescents and adults: the 9th and 10th International Research Conferences on Adolescents and Adults with FASD - Review, Respond and Relate - Integrating Research, Policy and Practice Around the World. The 2021 and 2023 conferences will focus on advanced research in the areas of epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis and intervention: the 9th and 10th International Conferences on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Research, Results and Relevance - Integrating Research, Policy and Promising Practice Around the World. The next conference is scheduled for April 22-25, 2020; dates for the others remain to be set. This grant requests partial travel and registration support toward the next four conferences in order to grow the attendance of young US investigators and support select investigators from foreign, underrepresented countries with developing alcohol research programs to promote collaborations with US scientists. Funding is also requested to cover a portion of the extensive audiovisual expenses which assist with the dissemination of content.