Course Schedule Course Faculty

Schedule as of February 14, 2025

Abstract Submission Deadline: May 9, 2025
Video Case Submission Deadline: May 9, 2025

REGISTRATION FEES
Members:  $250 USD
Members: Junior / HP / Basic Science / No Fee: $125 USD
Non-Members*: $450 USD

*Non-members wishing to apply for MDS Membership to receive the MDS Member rate for this course will need to apply for membership no later than 2 weeks in advance of the close of registration.

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COURSE VENUE

Venue Name: 201 Brookline

Address: 201 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. Develop a framework for the application of deep brain stimulation in the treatment of status dystonicus, cerebral palsy, and hyperkinetic movement disorders

2. Define emerging disease-modifying therapies for genetic movement disorders

3. Summarize the current approach to managing status dystonicus and other movement disorder emergencies in children

4. Describe the expanding molecular and clinical spectrum of epilepsy-dyskinesia syndromes

5. Develop an approach to palliative care for progressive movement disorders and transition of care from pediatric to adult neurology

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for for clinicians, fellows, residents, students, researchers, and health professionals.

 COMMERCIAL SUPPORT

The MDS-PAS Pediatric Movement Disorder Course is supported in part by unrestricted medical educational grants from:

Elpida Therapeutics

Emalex Biosciences

NON-PROFIT SUPPORT

The MDS-PAS Pediatric Movement Disorder Course is supported in part by educational grants from:

Dystonia Medical Research Foundation

Translational Research Program Boston Children's Hospital

MARKETING & EXHIBITS

The MDS-PAS Pediatric Movement Disorder Course wishes to acknowledge the following commercial supporters and exhibitors:

PLATINUM LEVEL

AbbVie

GOLD LEVEL
Movement Disorder Division, Massachusetts General Hospital

Alexion

Bow Foundation

PTC Therapeutics

CureSPG4 Foundation

Lilly & Blair Foundation

NBIA Foundation

Raiden Science Foundation

Spastic Paraplegia Foundation

Zevra

Poster Session - Abstract Submission Available

The organizers invite interested participants to submit an abstract to be presented during the Poster Session on Day 2 of the MDS-PAS Pediatric Movement Disorders Course.  Abstracts must be submitted on topics that are in line with the course program.  Once an abstract is accepted, the presenter must complete course registration. Registration will close two weeks before the course on May 23, 2025. Please note that abstract acceptance does not include a travel grant award. If you are interested in receiving a travel grant, you must also apply via the application link at the top of this page.

Abstract Submission Form: https://form.jotform.com/250124981243149 
Abstract Submission Deadline: May 9, 2025

Video Case Submissions

In addition, participants will have the opportunity to submit their own pediatric patient case presentation prior to the course to be considered for one of the two video case sessions. These sessions will provide an opportunity for participants to see various pediatric cases and hear how the panel of experts evaluate those cases.

To access submission instructions and the Power Point template, please visit the following link: 25PASPEDS Video Case Instructions

Video Case Submission Deadline: May 9, 2025