May is ALS Awareness Month. Learn more about what you can do to end ALS with MDA.

Innovations in Care

We provide access to support and programs that empower the lives of people living with neuromuscular diseases.

MDA Engage Community Education Seminar: Alabama

Saturday, June 15, 2019
Registration: 9:30-10:00am
Event: 10:00am-3:30pm (lunch included)
Social Hour: 3:30-4:30pm

Event Chair: Dr. Brad Troxler, Pulmonologist, Children’s of Alabama

Event Location:
Hyatt Regency – Winfrey Hotel
1000 Galleria Circle
Birmingham, AL 35244

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

Registration has Closed

Keynote Presentation:

  • Best Practices in Clinical Care for Neuromuscular Disease
    • Dr. Brad Troxler, MD, Pulmonologist, Children’s of Alabama

Covered Topics Include:

  • Genetic Testing in Neuromuscular Disease
    • Dana Hollenbeck, Genetic Counselor, University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Rehab in Neuromuscular Disease
    • Dr. Paola Mendoza-Sengco, MD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Research in Neuromuscular Disease Update
    • Dr. Matt Alexander, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Understanding and Accessing Clinical Trials
    • Dr. Michael Lopez, MD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Medical & Family Panel Discussion
    • Moderator – Shelley Coskery, MSN,CRNP-AC, Children’s of Alabama
  • MDA Spotlight
    • Shea Wiggins, Muscular Dystrophy Association

 

MDA Thanks our sponsors:

  • Sanofi Genzyme
  • AveXis
  • Genentech

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

Find MDA
in your Community