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MDA Learning Series: ALS
May 27th, 2025 to May 28th, 2025
3:00pm - 5:30pm EST
Live, Virtual Webinar
This MDA Virtual Learning Series aims to provide relevant, up-to-date information on care, research advancements, and support for people living with ALS and their caregivers. Learners will receive information and resources to help navigate daily life and care decisions. Presentations will include:
- What's New in ALS?
- Shafeeq S. Ladha, M.D. from Barrow Neurological Institute
- Understanding Palliative and Hospice Care
- Lora Clawson MSN, CRNP from Johns Hopkins
- Physical Therapy Considerations for ALS
- Monika Patel, PT, DPT from University of California San Francisco
- Brain Computer Interface In Patients with ALS
- Dr. Daniel Cai, MD, Ph.D from MetroHealth
- Dr. Jaya Trivedi, MD, UT Southwestern Medical Center
- Dr. Babu Welch, MD, UT Southwestern Medical Center
- Charles Poeppelman, Synchron
- Patient Advocacy Panel
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the live Q&A after each presentation.
There is no cost to MDA community members or healthcare providers to attend the event, but registration is required.
Unable to attend on May 27th and/or 28th? This series will be recorded for on-demand viewing. Please continue with registering even if you cannot attend to ensure you receive an email with the link to the recording. The recording will be available approximately 3-4 weeks after the live program.
If you have questions about this learning series or any other Community Education programs, please reach out to the MDA Resource Center at 1-833-ASK-MDA1 (275-6321) or ResourceCenter@mdausa.org.
Members of the biopharma industry interested in sponsoring or attending should contact the MDA Healthcare Partnerships team at MDAPartners@mdausa.org.
Barrow Neurological Institute
Johns Hopkins
University of California San Francisco
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