Blau Syndrome International Summit:
Science and Community in Partnership
July 9-10, 2026
California State University, Fullerton
The Blau Syndrome International Summit: Science and Community in Partnership is a landmark event uniting world-leading researchers, clinicians, patients, and families to advance scientific discovery and strengthen our global Blau Syndrome community.
Hosted at California State University, Fullerton, this two-day gathering will create space for groundbreaking collaboration, research, and education centered on one shared goal: improving lives and outcomes for people living with Blau Syndrome.
The Summit will feature three concurrent tracks—a Scientific Program, a Patient & Family Program, and a Children’s Program—each thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of its audience. A dedicated half-day natural history study will also provide researchers with the unique opportunity to collect data and insights directly from participating patients, accelerating our understanding of this rare disease. The event will conclude with a dinner and evening swim party, offering a relaxed space for connection and reflection.
Event Overview
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Location: California State University, Fullerton
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Dates: July 9-10, 2026
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Audience: Scientists, clinicians, patient families, nonprofit leaders, and advocates
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Hosted by: The Cure Blau Syndrome Foundation
Keynote Speaker
Ruth Napier, Ph.D.
From Discovery to Treatment:
How Research Is Opening New Doors in Blau Syndrome
Dr. Ruth J. Napier is an Associate Professor in the Rheumatology Division at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Her research focuses on the immune mechanisms driving autoinflammatory disease, with direct relevance to understanding and advancing treatments for Blau syndrome. As the summit keynote speaker, Dr. Napier will highlight how scientific discovery is translating into new therapeutic possibilities and why collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and the patient community is essential to progress.
Patient and Caregiver Travel Support
Families affected by Blau Syndrome often face significant financial barriers when trying to attend in person events. Thanks to generous donors, the Cure Blau Syndrome Foundation has created a small fund to help patients and caregivers who would not be able to participate without financial support.
Support is limited. We ask that families who can cover their own expenses allow this opportunity to be reserved for those experiencing financial hardship.
Interested in a Caregiver or patient travel scholarship? Click below for information about this opportunity.
Call for Abstracts
We invite clinicians, researchers, and members of the Blau Syndrome community to submit abstracts for consideration at the Blau Syndrome International Summit. This call for abstracts welcomes submissions that advance understanding of Blau Syndrome through basic science, clinical research, translational studies, and lived experience perspectives. Accepted abstracts will be featured as posters or oral presentations, providing an opportunity to share insights, foster collaboration, and contribute to the growing global dialogue shaping the future of Blau Syndrome research and care.
Summit Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship of the Blau Syndrome International Summit provides a unique opportunity to support a truly collaborative gathering where science and lived experience come together to shape the future of Blau syndrome research and care. Learn more about our sponsorship options below.