NETWORK PKU
What is Network PKU?
Network PKU is an award winning program developed by Children's Hospital Colorado, led by Laurie Bernstein, MS, RD, FADA.
Educational Video
Network PKU was designed as an educational video to increase awareness and enhance knowledge about the diet for Phenylketonuria in order to assist adolescents, teens, and adults to maintain a strong 'diet for life' attitude.
Conference
In 2004, Network PKU expanded in concept to become an interactive conference held on the prestigious campus of Johnson & Wales and featuring culinary workshops to enhance low protein cooking skills and reinforce the 'diet for life' attitude. The overwhelming success of this event has now become a reoccurring event, drawing attendees from all over the US.
METABOLIC UNIVERSITY
What is Metabolic University?
With the implementation of expanded newborn screening and other advances in the field of metabolics, the need for healthcare professionals trained in the field of inborn errors in metabolism has increased. Diagnosis and management of these diseases requires an interdisciplinary approach. Dietitians, Nurses, Genetic Counselors and Physicians play critical roles in the care of these patients. Metabolic University is targeted to professionals who are new to the field or need a refresher course in the nutrition management of inborn errors.
Objectives
Through the use of lectures, group teaching, observations, and pre- and post- tests, participants of this conference gain knowledge in areas of metabolics ranging from the pathophysiology and primary offending metabolites in common disorders of metabolism, practical nutrition interventions commonly used, management issues in different disorders of metabolism, and become able to describe the use of tandem mass spectrometry in the identification of metabolites suggestive of disorders of amino acid, organic acid, urea cycle, carbohydrate, and fatty acid metabolism.
Registration
To register for the next conference, click here.
COURAGE CLASSIC - GENE TEAM
What is The Courage Classic?
A renowned cycling event in Colorado since 1989, the Courage Classic is a three-day journey fueled by individual and team fundraising efforts that benefit Children’s Hospital Colorado. More than 2,000 cyclists, hundreds of volunteers, and several sponsors and friends participate each year to support the greatest needs of Children’s Colorado. Beginning and ending in Leadville, this 157-mile course through Summit County during the summertime makes it one of the most picturesque cycling tours in the state.
The Gene Team
Laurie Bernstein, MS, RD, FADA captains this team because she is passionate about the children and families that the clinic takes care of. The Clinical Genetics and Metabolism section sees many families with various diagnoses and The Gene Team helps as many as they can. They help to provide life sustaining formula, special food, family conference attendance, camp, ropes course, and research. Last year was the 13th year and The Gene Team raised nearly $123,000. In total The Gene Team has raised more than $700,000!
Registration and Donations
For more information about the ride, including registration and donation information, click here.
METABOLIC CAMP IN WYOMING
What is Metabolic Camp?
Children with metabolic disorders and their parents have an opportunity to attend Low Pro camp at the VeeBar ranch in Laramie, Wyoming. Children with PKU, galactosemia, urea cycle disorders and methylmalonic academia enjoy horseback riding, hayrides, bonfires, an amazing metabolic race, fishing and many more adventures. The best part of the time spent at camp is watching both the children and the parents bond with each other. Mealtimes are especially rewarding when everybody tries new recipes and weighs and records what they eat, while all their peers are enjoying the same choices. The working guest ranch is a very friendly environment for families and people on special diets. The ranch is family owned and one of the owners is an adult patient with PKU and now a mom of a little girl with PKU. They are both patients at Children’s Hospital Colorado, IMD clinic.