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MDA Engage Community Education Seminar: Texas

Saturday, August 3, 2019
Registration & Breakfast: 8:00-9:00 AM 
Event: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM (lunch included)
Social Hour: Beginning at 3:00pm

Event Chair: Dr. Warren Marks, Neurologist, Cook Children’s Hospital, Ft. Worth

Event Location:
DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas- Market Center
2015 Market Center Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75207

There is no cost to attend the event, however, registration is required.

Registration has Closed

Agenda

Keynote Presentation:

  • Disease Modifying Therapies
    • Dr. Warren Marks, Neurologist, Cook Children’s Hospital, Ft. Worth

Covered Topics Include:

  • Best Practices in Clinical Care
    • Marcie Baldwin, NP
  • Pulmonary Care for Neuromuscular Disorders
    • Dr. Errin Newman
  • Pediatric to Adult Transition
    • Dana Brookshire, MSW
    • Samantha Juric, MSW
  • Participation in Clinical Trials
    • Dianna Grado, RN
  • Orthopedic Management, NMD in Childhood
    • Dr. Matt Mayfield
  • Ask the Experts Panel Q & A
    • Jessica Holy, MS
    • Erin Reid, ACLS
    • Dr. Leslie Nelson, PT, PhD
    • Dani Forrest, OT
    • Galen Laski, Certified/ Licensed Orthotist

 

MDA Thanks our sponsors:

  • Sanofi Genzyme
  • Genentech

For questions reach out to: mdaengage@mdausa.org | 1-833-ASK-MDA1 (1-833-275-6321)