Course Schedule
Course Faculty
Schedule as of June 2, 2025
Registration Deadline: July 16, 2025
REGISTRATION FEES
Members: Free
Non-Members*: $25 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.
July 18-19, 2025
Day 1: Parkinson’s Disease – New Horizons
Friday, July 18, 2025: 13:00 – 17:10 (UTC)
Day 2: Broadening the Scope – Other Movement Disorders
Saturday, July 19, 2025: 13:00 – 17:10 (UTC)
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:
1. Describe key advances in the biological classification, genetic diagnostics, and emerging therapies for Parkinson’s disease.
2. Evaluate the current and future roles of deep brain stimulation (DBS), including closed-loop systems and other neuromodulation strategies.
3. Interpret the utility of biomarkers in diagnosing and tracking progression of movement disorders.
4. Summarize evolving treatment approaches for other major movement disorders, including Huntington’s disease, PSP, dystonia, and essential tremor.
5. Critically assess innovative and emerging interventions, such as stem cell therapies and neurorehabilitation.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
This activity is intended for clinicians, researchers, clinical fellows, medical residents, medical students, allied health professionals with an interest in current clinical trends and approaches for diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders.