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Cure PDE Family Retreats create space for families from across the United States and Canada to connect in person, learn from leading experts, share experiences, and spend meaningful time with others who truly understand the PDE journey.
What began with 10 families in 2024 has continued to grow each year, bringing together families, researchers, clinicians, and advocates around a shared mission of connection, education, and hope for the future.
Cure PDE Family Retreats
Connection, Community + Support
2026 Family Retreat
Atlanta, Georgia
In July 2026, more than 20 families from across the United States and Canada came together at the Emory University Conference Center in Atlanta, Georgia for the third Cure PDE Family Retreat.
Four experts presented their research and work with PDE patients, including Dr. Sidney Gospe, Dr. Curtis Coughlin, Dr. Isabella Pena, and Dr. Saadet Andrews
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In October 2025, 12 families from across the United States and Canada gathered in Aurora, Colorado for the second Cure PDE Family Retreat.
In addition to spending lots of social time together, families toured the Coughlin Lab at the University of Colorado Anschutz Campus. Dr. Curtis Coughlin and his lab manager, Kristie Pauly, discussed their research and gave families a tour of the lab.
2025 Family Retreat
Aurora, Colorado
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In October 2024, 10 families from across the United States and Canada gathered in Dallas, Texas for the first Cure PDE Family Retreat.
Dr. Curtis Coughlin and his lab manager, Kristie Pauly, were also in attendance, where they presented their research and answered questions from families.
2024 Family Retreat
Dallas, Texas
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Dr. Saadet Andrews
Dr. Sidney M. Gospe
Dr. Isabella Pena
Dr. Curtis Coughlin
Cure PDE Family Retreats bring families together with researchers, clinicians, and experts working to better understand PDE and improve care for the community.
Past Retreat Guest Speakers
More Ways to Connect
Cure PDE brings families, researchers, clinicians, and advocates together throughout the year through in-person gatherings and educational conversations.
Upcoming Events
Stay connected to what’s coming next with Cure PDE, from family gatherings and conferences to community events and educational opportunities.
Webinars + Conversations
Catch up on past Cure PDE webinars featuring researchers, medical experts, advocates, and families sharing the latest in PDE research, care, treatment, and community resources.
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