Metabolic pathways of intelectual disability and autism
Hybrid | 03.07.2026

We are pleased to invite you to the symposium “Metabolic Pathways in Intellectual Disability and Autism“, organised within the framework of the Master’s Degree in Neurometabolism and Cell Biology for Clinicians at Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona Hospital. This annual meeting is designed to bridge advances in fundamental research with their translation into clinical practice and is open to all professionals with an interest in the field.
This year’s edition places a particular focus on autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability, exploring how metabolic processes shape neurodevelopment and contribute to clinical presentation.
The programme brings together leading international experts to present and discuss the latest developments in the field. Topics will include brain metabolism during development, RNA regulation in neurodevelopment, synaptic metabolism in brain circuit function, and the energetic basis of cognition. Broader perspectives on metabolic pathways across neurodevelopmental disorders will also be addressed.

We would be pleased to share this event with all members of the The Federation of Latin American and Caribbean Neuroscience Associations (FALAN). Their participation would greatly enrich the exchange of knowledge and foster new opportunities for collaboration. We would be most grateful if you could kindly share this information within your network.
We would be delighted to welcome you either in Barcelona or online!

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CONTENTS
SESSION 1 | Introductory Lectures: Metabolism of the Developing Brain
SESSION 2 | Energy Metabolism of Cognition and Neurodevelopment
SESSION 3 | Convergent Metabolic Pathways in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
SESSION 4 | Synaptic Metabolism and Circuit Function

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AIMED AT:
This course is intended for a multidisciplinary audience interested in the biological basis of intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder. It is particularly relevant for clinicians and researchers seeking a deeper mechanistic understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Neurologists (adult and pediatric)
• Pediatricians
• Psychiatrists
• Psychologists and neuropsychologists
• Clinical geneticists and metabolic specialists
• Researchers in neuroscience, metabolism, and related biomedical fields
• PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, residents, and other early-career professionals
• And other professionals involved in the study, diagnosis, and management of autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disability, including both clinical and non-clinical profiles

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Ángeles García Cazorla MD, Ph.D.
Professor of Pediatric Neurology and Neurometabolism.

Universitat de Barcelona.
Head of the Metabolic Diseases Unit.
SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital Barcelona.

European accreditation has been applied for through European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (via SEAFORMEC).