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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.

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