Park Plaza County Hall

The Human Growth Foundation invites healthcare providers and specialists to join us for the HGF International Bone Symposium on Friday, July 31, 2026, from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM at The Park Plaza County Hall. This year’s theme, Growing Up with Skeletal Dysplasia: Navigating Care into Adulthood, will feature groundbreaking presentations: Welcome & Aims of the Meeting - Dr. Melita Irving, Chair Caring for Adolescents and Young Adults with Skeletal Dysplasias: Challenges and Opportunities – Dr. Rhoda Akilapa, Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospitals, London Spinal Care in Adolescents and Young Adults with Skeletal Dysplasias – Mr. Adil Ahmad, Evelina Children’s Hospital, London Medical Care for Adolescents and Young Adults with Skeletal Dysplasia: Endocrine and Systemic Considerations – Prof. Richard Keen & Dr. Judith Bubbear, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, London Learning from Established Care Pathways: Supporting Young People into Adult Services – Prof. Tet Yap & Dr. Alessandra Cocca, Klinefelter Transition Clinic, St Thomas’ Hospital, London