Welcome to the
SSIEM Adult Course
March 18-20, 2027
Rotterdam
Erasmus University Medical Centre
The SSIEM IMD Adult Course is a comprehensive educational program designed for medical professionals specializing in adult medicine. It offers in-depth training on the latest advancements, treatment protocols, and best practices in adult healthcare
About the SSIEM-Adult Course
Find out more about the SSIEM IMD Adult Course.
What is the purpose of the SSIEM Adult Course?
This course aims at providing an introduction into the biochemical basis, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of Inherited Metabolic Diseases (IMDs) in adult medicine. Lectures and workshops will cover the biochemical basis, clinical manifestations and pathophysiology of the different (groups of) disorders. Diagnostic strategies and interpretation of metabolic diagnostic investigations will be explored. Treatment of both acute and chronic manifestations, the rationale for using specific drugs and/or supplements and long-term complications will be addressed. Special attention will be given to the dietary treatments.
The course will be divided in 2 steps:
- Step 1 – December 7th: participants will get access to a teaching platform with the provision of 21 short lectures (total of eight hours teaching) to cover fundamental knowledge about IMDs in adults. Access to the platform will be possible until April 30th.
- Step 2 – March 18-20: participants will join adult metabolic specialists in 4 consecutive workshops dedicated to the main organ system involved in IMDs: liver, muscle, nervous system and multi-organs, respectively. Workshops will be structured based on the case reports submitted by the delegates.
What are the learning objectives?
- understanding the biochemical basis of inherited disorders of carbohydrates, proteins, fatty acids and intermediate metabolism, as well as complex molecules (e.g., glycosphingolipids, glycosaminoglycans)
- basic knowledge of the available metabolic laboratory tests and interpretation of their results
- basic knowledge of the pathophysiology of disease manifestations of IMDs
- knowledge on acute treatment of metabolic decompensations as well as chronic treatment (including dietary treatment) and care of adult patients with IMDs
- knowledge of the potential complications and mode of follow up for the most prevalent IMDs
- clinical-based approach to diagnose patients with IMD in adult medicine
- knowledge on information sources available for physicians treating patients with IMDs
Timeline / Deadlines
Application Deadline: 15th of November 2026 (midnight CET).
Delegate Notification: 6th of December 2026
How to apply?
Course application will open on September 14, 2026 at www.ssiem-adultcourse.org – potential delegates need to apply on the platform by submitting a one-page CV and a letter of motivation, which should describe in detail which current or future role the applicant shall play in the field. As places are limited, if the course is oversubscribed there will be a selection process and completion of the application form will not guarantee a place on the course.
Course Fees
- SSIEM members that have paid a 2027 membership fee: EUR 100,-
- Non-SSIEM members: EUR 300,- | Non-members are encouraged to become SSIEM members – please see membership information on the SSIEM website.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations have to be sent written form by email to studio12 gmbh (office@studio12.at). Refunds will be issued for cancellations received up to January 25, 2027 less a 50 EUR administrative fee (VAT is not applicable). No refund will be issued for cancellations received after this date.
Certification
Certificate of attendance will be submitted to all delegates after the course.
Contact
For further information please contact: zto@studio12.at
Programme
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 12:00 | |
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Introduction with Q&A Fanny Mochel, Gonnie Alkemade |
| 09:15 – 10:45 | Emergencies and metabolic diagnostics – Case discussion Eliane Murphy, Amanda Lam |
| 10:45 – 11:15 | |
| 11:15 – 12:00 | Diagnostic tools: biochemical vs genetic tools; chromatography and acylcarnitine profiles Amanda Lam, Mirjam Langeveld |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | |
| 13:00 – 17:15 | |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Lysosomal storage disorders & therapies – Case discussion Robin Lachmann, Kasper ter Horst, Annalisa Sechi |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | |
| 15:00 – 15:45 | Organic aciduria and MSUD – Case discussion Margreet Wagenmakers, Michel Hochuli |
| 15:45 – 16:30 | PKU treatment and controversies – Case discussion Elaine Murphy, Gonnie Alkemade, Alice Dianin |
| 16:30 – 17:15 | Tasting session & cookies Marloes Breederveld, Adoree vd Wiel, Evelien van Kerckhoven, Alice Dianin |
| from 17:15 |
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 12:15 | |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Diagnostic challenges – Case discussion David Cassiman |
| 09:30 – 10:15 | Liver diseases, therapies like transplantation – Case discussion Margreet Wagenmakers, Michel Hochuli |
| 10:15 – 10:45 | |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Mitochondrial diseases affecting the CNS – Case discussion Rita Horvath |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | |
| 13:15 – 17:00 | |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Neurological presentation of leukodystrophies – Case discussion Fanny Mochel |
| 14:45 – 15:15 | Movement disorders – Case discussion Lisette Koens |
| 15:15 – 15:30 | |
| 15:30 – 17:00 | Neuromuscular diseases, therapies – Case discussion Mirjam Langeveld |
| from 17:00 |
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 12:15 | |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Pregnancies & contraception – Case discussion Elaine Murphy, Annalisa Sechi |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Acute porphyria – Case discussion Janneke Langendonk |
| 11:30 – 12:15 | Cardiac manifestations – Case discussion Gonnie Alkemade, Lourens Robbers |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | |
| 13:15 – 15:00 | |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Remaining case presentations – Case discussion Michel Hochuli, Robin Lachmann, all faculty |
| from 15:00 | Course evaluation by participants & Farewell Faculty |
Application
The application deadline is November 15, 2026 (midnight CET).