A waitlist has been opened for the FSHD tract.
Registration is required for this event and opens May 1, 2019.
Please be sure you have registered each person who will be attending the event. If your plans change and you are no longer able to attend the event, please be sure to cancel your reservation through this registration website or by calling 303-724-2188.
The Department of Neurology at the University of Colorado is pleased to announce that it will host a Neuromuscular Symposium for those affected by Charcot Marie Tooth diseases, Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy, and Myasthenia Gravis. This event is open to patients, their families, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
DATE: Saturday, September 28, 2019
TIME: 10:00 AM- 4:30 PM, check in opens at 9:15 AM
A light breakfast and boxed lunch will be provided. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions during registration.
CONTENT: Three separate keynote addresses delivered by leading neuromuscular experts from across the country, followed by community updates from various patient support and advocacy groups.
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Charcot Marie Tooth Diseases Keynote: Dr. Michael E. Shy (University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine)
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Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy Keynote: Dr. Jeffrey Statland (KU Medical Center)
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Myasthenia Gravis Keynote: Dr. Vern C. Juel (Duke University School of Medicine)
Two breakout sessions covering a range of topics such as physical and occupational therapy interventions, basics of nutrition, and pulmonary management of neuromuscular conditions. This exciting and informative day will wrap up with several “ask the experts” panel discussions featuring event speakers and faculty from the Department of Neurology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
PLACE: University of Colorado Hospital
Bruce Schroffel Conference Center, Inpatient Pavilion 2
12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
COST: Free! But, registration is limited and required.
PARKING: Valet parking will be available at the entrance of the Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion. Self parking is available in Lot 6 and Lot 7. Parking map.
DRIVING:
From the South (via I-225): Go West on Colfax | Take a right onto Aurora Court | Take a left onto 16th Avenue
From downtown Denver: Go East on Colfax | Take a left on Quentin Street | Take right onto 16th Avenue
From the North (via I-70): Exit on South Peoria | Go East on Colfax | Take a left onto Colfax | Take a left on Quentin Street | Take a right on 16th Avenue
Interested in sponsoring our event? Please contact Neuromuscular Neurology at 303-724-2188 for more information.
