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Rare Neuroimmunologic Disorders Symposium
Collaboration on Neuroimmunology: Question, Understand, Educate, Restore
Friday-Sunday
September 24-26, 2010
Westin Galleria Hotel
Dallas, Texas
Sponsored by
UT Southwestern Department of Neurology
and the Office of Continuing Medical Education
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COURSE DIRECTORS
Benjamin M. Greenberg, MD, MHS
Director, Transverse Myelitis and Neuromyelitis Optica Program
Deputy Director, Multiple Sclerosis Program
Cain Denius Scholar in Mobility Disorders
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
Elliot Frohman, MD, PhD
Kenney Marie Dixon-Pickens Distinguished Professorship
in Multiple Sclerosis Research
Irene Wadel and Robert I. Atha, Jr., Distinguished Chair in Neurology
Professor, Department of Neurology
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
COURSE OVERVIEW
The 2010 Rare Neuroimmunologic Disorders Symposium is being hosted in Dallas, Texas for the first time. Over the last 10 years symposia have been held in Baltimore, Santa Fe and Seattle, bringing together patients, families, clinicians and scientists with interests in rare immune mediated disorders that affect the nervous system. The 2010 symposium will include two simultaneous programs, with the ability of participants to move between them as desired.
The basic science program will feature talks and discussions that will explore complex topics in novel ways with a goal of stimulating cross fertilization of ideas between different scientists.
The clinical program will feature talks geared towards patients, families and practitioners who are seeking out a greater understanding of disease biology, current treatment options and a preview of cutting edge research. The goal is to provide up to date knowledge on the diagnosis and management of diseases such as transverse myelitis (TM), neuromyelitis optica (NMO), and acute disseminated encephalopathy (ADEM). This will also be a platform for patients and caregivers to interact with other patients and with physicians.
TARGET AUDIENCET
The basic science program is intended for scientists, clinician-scientists, research fellows, graduate students and other researchers interested in the shared and unique immunopathogenic mechanisms in these rare disorders, and learning about emerging immune, neuroprotective and restorative therapies as well as novel imaging modalities.
The clinical program is intended to update primary care practitioners, neurologists, emergency medicine physicians, internists, family practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, gerontologists, rehabilitation physicians and other interested individuals regarding the diagnosis and management of these rare neuroimmulogic disorders.
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The basic science program is intended for scientists, clinician-scientists, research fellows, graduate students and other researchers interested in the shared and unique immunopathogenic mechanisms in these rare disorders, and learning about emerging immune, neuroprotective and restorative therapies as well as novel imaging modalities. The clinical program is intended to update primary care practitioners, neurologists, emergency medicine physicians, internists, family practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, gerontologists, rehabilitation physicians and other interested individuals regarding the diagnosis and management of these rare neuroimmulogic disorders.
The basic science session will feature talks and discussions that will explore complex topics in novel ways with a goal of stimulating cross fertilization of ideas between different scientists.
The clinical sessions will include talks on various neuroimmunologic disorders, including transverse myelitis, neuromyelitis optica, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) and pediatric multiple sclerosis. There will be presentations on disease management, symptom management, rehabilitation and research programs. There will be opportunities to question presenters, work in small groups, take part in moderated discussions, meet patients, families, clinicians and research scientists.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to link the educational
objectives to Core Competencies and:
- Recognize shared and unique features in the pathogenesis of neuroimmunologic
disorders
- Identify common and unique targets for immunotherapy of related disorders
- Establish collaborative research efforts based on similar pathophysiology of
selected neuroimmunologic disorders
- Disseminate proceedings of the meeting to educate the medical community
and to stimulate further research in these disorders
- Identify current treatments and understand current research and potential future
interventions
- Recognize the issues of management of patients with such rare neuroimmunologic
disorders such as TM, ADEM, GBS, and NMO
ACCREDITATIONThe University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians
CREDIT DESIGNATION
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
It is UT Southwestern’s policy that participants in CME activities should be made aware of any affiliation or financial interest that may affect the speaker’s presentation(s). Each speaker has completed and signed a conflict of interest statement. The faculty members’ relationships will be disclosed in the course syllabus.
DISCUSSION OF OFF-LABEL USE
Because this course is meant to educate physicians with what is currently in use and what may be available in the future, there maybe “off-label” use discussed in the presentations. Speakers have been requested to inform the audience when off-label use is being discussed.
REGISTRATION
The registration fee (see below) entitles the participant to admission to the conference, continental breakfast, lunch, break refreshments, all course materials and/or dinner. We cannot guarantee course materials on-site to anyone registering less than one week prior to the course.
Physicians $425.00
Resident/Fellows/Allied Prof $300.00
Patients/Families $225.00
Graduate Students $150.00
Registration is confirmed upon receipt of registration fee. We are unable to process any registration without payment.
Registration confirmation will be sent within 14 days of receipt of the completed registration form and payment. If you do not receive confirmation within the 14 day period, please contact our office at 214-648-3138 or cmeregistrations@utsouthwestern.edu
REFUND POLICY
A $50 handling fee will be deducted from cancellation refunds. Refund requests must be received by mail or fax prior to September 20, 2010. No refunds will be made thereafter.
CANCELLATION POLICY
The Office of Continuing Medical Education reserves the right to limit registration and cancel courses, no less than one week prior to the course, should circumstances make this necessary.
LOCATION
Westin Galleria
13340 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX 75240
Phone: (972) 934-9494
ACCOMMODATIONS
A block of rooms is being held at the Westin Galleria Dallas for this meeting. To assure your reservation, please call the number below and identify yourself as a participant in the “UT Southwestern Rare Neuroimmunologic Disorders Symposium” to be eligible for the group rate listed. Reservations received after Tuesday, September 7, 2011 are subject to space and group rate availability.
Westin Galleria
13340 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX 75240
Phone: (972) 934-9494
Rate: $159
On-line reservations at:
www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/UTSWrareneuroimmunologic
Additional Information
For additional information, please call The Office of Continuing Medical Education, 214-648-3138, or email cmeregistrations@utsouthwestern.edu
To obtain information on other UT Southwestern programs, you can access the Office of Continuing Medical Education’s home page at www.utsouthwestern.edu/cme
For a free email subscription of The Office of Continuing Medical Education’s monthly calendar, send your name, medical specialty, and current email address to: cmecalendar@utsouthwestern.edu
Program Accessibility
We accommodate people with disabilities. Please call (214) 648-3138 for more information, or mark the space indicated on the registration form. To ensure accommodation, please register as soon as possible.
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is committed to providing programs and activities to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.
UT Southwestern is an equal opportunity institution.
