From Diagnosis to Lifelong Empowerment – Discover Nutricia Metabolics Global Expert Day 2026

On the 31st of March we had the pleasure of hosting the 4th Global Nutricia Metabolics Expert Day at Nutricia R&I Center in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The program included presentations by leading experts in the field of inborn metabolic disorders.

Under the theme “From Diagnosis to Empowerment: Every Step Matters”, the event highlighted the importance of every stage in the IMD patient journey.

Every journey in metabolic care is unique. Together, we empower patients, families, and professionals to shape brighter futures—through knowledge, innovation, and unwavering support.

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The metabolic treatabolome: Don't miss the opportunity to treat!

Professor Clara van Karnebeek
Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism

The views and opinions expressed in this recording are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect those of Nutricia. The content is intended for educational purposes only and should not replace independent clinical judgment. This material is intended for healthcare professionals only and not for distribution among general public.

Changes in protein and micronutrient intake during longterm sapropterin treatment in children with PKU

Professor Anita MacDonald
Birmingham Children’s Hospital, United Kingdom

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Future of dietary management in PKU

Dr. Alex Pinto
Birmingham Children’s Hospital, United Kingdom

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MSUD after liver transplantation, is it over?

Professor Alberto Burlina
Division of Inherited Metabolic Diseases, Reference Centre Expanded Newborn Screening, University Hospital Padova, Italy

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Long-Chain FAODs: Management and upcoming international guidelines

Professor Daniela Karall
Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria

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Know & Grow: Helping children and teens to take charge of their IMD

Dr. Sophie Kurstjens
Metabolic Disorders Unit Endocrinology and Gastroenterology Charité, University Medicine Berlin, Germany

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From diagnosis to long-term management of IMD patients. Continued support and education

Associate Professor Burcu Öztürk Hişmi
Division of Inherited Metabolic Diseases, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

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Patient's perspective: From diagnosis to long-term management of an IMD. Continued support and education

Mr. Tobias S. Hagedorn
ESPKU, Germany

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HCU in a spotlight, practical exchange

Assistant Professor Hind Alsharhan
Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Kuwait University, Kuwait

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How to read an AI paper: Questions every clinician should ask

Professor Hania Szajewska
Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland

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Phenylketonuria (PKU)

PKU stands for phenylketonuria. It is an inherited metabolic condition that affects how babies, teens and adults break down protein. Many foods contain protein, which the body needs for growth and repair. 

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Inherited Metabolic Disorders

Inherited metabolic disorders (IMDs), also known as Inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) are a group of rare disorders caused by genetic defects.

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