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MDA Learning Series: Myotonic Dystrophy

February 18th, 2025 to February 19th, 2025
3:00pm-5:00pm EST on the 18th / 3:00pm-5:30pm EST on the 19th
Live, Virtual Webinar

Watch On Demand

This MDA Virtual Learning Series aims to provide relevant, up-to-date information on care, research advancements, and support for people living with Myotonic Dystrophy and their caregivers. Learners will receive information and resources to help navigate daily life and care decisions. Presentations will include: 

  • What’s New in Myotonic Dystrophy?
    Zurisadai Gonzalez, MD of UT Southwestern and Children’s Health in Dallas, Tx.
  • Endocrinology and Myotonic Dystrophy
    Nadia Merchant, MD, FAAP, FACMG of UT Southwestern and Children’s Health in Dallas, Tx
  • Symptom Management
    Kaitlin Batley, MD of UT Southwestern and Children’s Health in Dallas, Tx.
  • Physical Therapy Considerations for Myotonic Dystrophy

Stephanie Evans PT, DPT University of Iowa Health Care

  • A patient panel that will share personal insights and experiences navigating myotonic dystrophy.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the live Q&A. 

There is no cost to members of the MDA community or healthcare providers to attend the event, however registration is required.  

Not able to attend on February 18th and 19th ? 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 weeks after the live program. 

Members of industry who are interested in sponsoring or attending should contact the MDA Healthcare Partnerships team at MDAPartners@mdausa.org.  

For all other questions, please contact the MDA Resource Center at resourcecenter@mdausa.org or by calling 1-800-572-1717. 

Faculty: 
Dr. Zurisadai Gonzalez

UT Southwestern and Children’s Health in Dallas, Tx.

Dr. Nadia Merchant

UT Southwestern and Children’s Health in Dallas, Tx.

Dr. Kaitlin Batley headshot
Dr. Kaitlin Batley

UT Southwestern and Children’s Health in Dallas, Tx.

Stephanie Evans, PT, DPT headshot
Stephanie Evans, PT, DPT

University of Iowa Healthcare


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