Join Us in Boston for a Day of Science, Hope, and Community
This September, the Pheo Para Alliance (PPA) and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are proud to co-host the Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma (PPGL) Scientific Forum, bringing together patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and advocates for an afternoon focused on the latest advances in PPGL research and care. The Scientific Forum is offered both in person at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston and virtually via Zoom, making this educational program accessible to our global community.
PPGL Scientific Forum
The PPGL Scientific Forum is a complimentary 90-minute educational program featuring experts from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Together, they will discuss emerging discoveries in PPGL diagnosis, research, and treatment, and what these advances mean for patients and families living with PPGL.
Whether you are newly diagnosed, living with PPGL, caring for a loved one, providing clinical care, or advancing research, you’ll hear directly from leaders working to improve outcomes and accelerate progress for the PPGL community.
Attend in person at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston or participate virtually from anywhere in the world. There is no cost to attend the Scientific Forum.
Circle of Hope Gala
Following the Scientific Forum, join us for the Circle of Hope Gala, an evening dedicated to celebrating the resilience, generosity, and spirit of the PPGL community.
This year’s Gala will honor Jonathan Pascual, whose courage and determination continue to inspire our community. We are also honoring Bethel Stevens, a devoted caregiver and author, who will share her family’s journey and the enduring power of hope, advocacy, and love.
Together, patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, volunteers, industry partners, and friends will celebrate the progress we’ve made while investing in the work still ahead to improve the lives of everyone affected by PPGL.
Register Today
Whether you attend the Scientific Forum, the Circle of Hope Gala, or both, you’ll be part of a community united by one purpose: advancing research, improving patient care, and creating hope for everyone affected by pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma.
Registration is now open. Reserve your place today.
Additional Information
PPGL Scientific Forum
- Saturday, September 19
- 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET
- No cost
- In partnership with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Attend in person in Boston or virtually via Zoom
Circle of Hope Gala
Join us for an evening of celebration, inspiration, and connection that you will carry with you long after the night ends.
This year’s Gala will honor an extraordinary patient, Jonathan Pascual, whose courage and resilience embody everything the PPGL community stands for. We will also welcome a very special guest speaker, Bethel Stevens— a caregiver who turned her lived experience into a powerful story. You won’t want to miss this incredible event!
This is a weekend for patients, caregivers, clinicians, and advocates to come together — to celebrate how far we’ve come and recommit to the work still ahead.
Registration is live! Please click here to reserve your ticket.