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MDA Engage Community Education Seminar

October 24, 2020MDA Engage Logo
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm CT / 8:00am - 1:00pm MT
Virtual, online event

There is no cost to members of the MDA community or healthcare providers to attend the event, however registration is required. Members of the biopharma industry interested in sponsoring or attending should contact the MDA Healthcare Partnerships team. For all other questions, please reach out to mdaengage@mdausa.org.

Watch Recorded Seminar Here

Agenda

  • Bridging the Gap from Academia to Industry (9:05am CT)
    • Dr. James Dowling, PhD, University of Toronto
  • What does a Neuropsychologist do? (10:00am CT)
    • Dr. Christopher Boys, PhD, LP, University of Minnesota
  • Genetic Testing- What is it all about? (11:00am CT)
    • Kali Juliette, MS, CGC, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
  • Leisure & Social Wellness: Where to find it (11:45am CT)
    • Kaitlin Lewis CTRS, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare
  • The Do’s and Don’ts of Exercising with Neuromuscular Disease (12:245pm CT)
    • Molly Stark, PT, DPT, University of Minnesota

 

Thank you to our supporters:

  • Biogen
  • Genentech
  • Numotion Foundation

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