Join us for the Peter Brooks State of the Science International Conference – an innovative, science-focused meeting dedicated to discoveries in RLS!
This event will explore the latest in RLS research, focusing on advancements in our understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease and improved treatments.
The RLS Foundation is accepting symposia topic proposals for 90-120 minute presentations now through December 31, 2025. Proposals should include the following:
- Symposia title with a brief description of the session focus and learning objectives (limited to one paragraph).
- Individual presentation topics/titles (three to four 20-30-minute talks).
- Name and affiliation of each presenter.
Current suggested symposia topics (non-exclusive):
- RLS over the last 20 years (basic and clinical research & practice)
- Epidemiology and genetics in the clinic
- The connection between RLS and PLMS
- The role of animal models in RLS
- The role of iron and dopamine systems in RLS
- The role of adenosine and glutamatergic systems in RLS
- Opioids and THC in RLS
- Emerging new treatment options, pharmacological and nonpharmacological
- Pediatric RLS and associated conditions
- Pregnancy and women's health and RLS
- Funding for RLS and sleep & circadian research (US, International, NGO, Gov't
Innovative proposals that connect RLS with other areas of basic and/or clinical research are also highly encouraged. All proposals should be submitted by December 31, 2025 to Stefan Clemens (clemenss@ecu.edu) and copied to Karla Dzienkowski (karla@rls.org) and Adrianna (adrianna@rls.org).
Though this event is tailored to researchers and healthcare professionals, patients are invited to attend and learn alongside the scientific community.