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PRISMS 11th Smith-Magenis Syndrome Research Symposium brought together researchers from around the world to share and collaborate on research about Smith-Magenis syndrome SMS in Dallas, TX, on July 10-11. The first ever hybrid symposium hosted researchers from around the globe and allowed for engagement from our in-person and virtual attendees. The symposium also adopted the theme of the PRISMS conference, Leading the Way Together. PRISMS continues funding of research of Smith-Magenis Syndrome at Baylor College of Medicine.

The PRISMS community gathered for our biennial conference July 11-13 in Dallas, TX, at the Hyatt Regency hotel. The theme of the conference was Leading The Way Together. The conference included 374 Conference Attendees, 62 Sessions, 45 Presenters, 69 SMS Individuals, 32 Siblings, 22 Family Scholarship Recipients, 11 Teacher and Support Staff Scholarship Recipients. Families attended from the US, Canada, France, Germany, Scotland, Switzerland, UK, and Mexico. Our community gathered from across the country and from around the world to learn, share experiences, and support each other.