Neurodegeneration of Movement Disorders: Propagation of Proteinopathy

Introduction

Neurodegeneration of Movement Disorders: Propagation of Proteinopathy

Course Format

Self-Guided

Release Date

July 20, 2021

Expiration Date

July 20, 2027

Program Description

The MDS Neurodegeneration of Movement Disorders: Propagation of Proteinopathy course will provide a comprehensive overview of distinct mechanisms and time courses underlying propagation of proteinopathies, nucleation and seeding mechanisms in proteinopathies, and Braak staging of synuclein pathology in PD and its limitations.

Contact Us

MDS Education
education@movementdisorders.org

Course Overview

FACULTY

Erwan Bezard, PhD - Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France

Benjamin Dehay, PhD - Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France

Francois Ichas, PhD - Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:

1. Recognize distinct mechanisms and time courses underlying propagation of proteinopathies.

2. Discuss nucleation and seeding mechanisms in proteinopathies.

3. Describe Braak staging of synuclein pathology in PD and its limitations.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for students, residents, primary care providers, internists, allied health, non-neurology specialists, and industry who have limited to no movement disorder experience.

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

1. Active Internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problem.

2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher).

3. Activity is best viewed on Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Firefox 29.0 or higher.

4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).

5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.