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2019 MDA Engage CMT Symposium

Saturday, November 9, 2019MDA Engage Logo
Registration: 8:00am
Event: 9:00am-4:30pm (lunch included)
Social Event: 4:30-5:30pm

Event Location:
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
3549 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

There is no cost to attend the event, however, registration is required.

Registration has Closed

Event Chair: Dr. Steven Scherer, Ph.D., Neurologist, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

  • Keynote Presentation – What’s new in CMT  
    • Dr. Steven Scherer, Ph.D., Neurologist, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
    • Dr. Sabrina Yum, Pediatric Neurologist, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  • Research and Clinical Trials Update
    • Dr. Michael Shy, Neurologist, University of Iowa
  • Genetics and CMT
    • Livija Medne, MS, LCGC, Genetic Counselor, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  • Orthotics Presentation
    • David Misener, BSc (HK), CPO, MBA
  • OT Presentation
    • Timothy Estilow, OTR/L, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  • PT Presentation
    • Allan M. Glanzman PT,DPT,PCS, Clinical Specialist PT-IV, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  • Best Practices in Clinical Care of CMT Round Table, Q &A
    • Dr. Michael Shy, Neurologist, University of Iowa
    • Timothy Estilow, OTR/L, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    • David Misener, BSc (HK), CPO, MBA
    • Allan M. Glanzman PT,DPT,PCS, Clinical Specialist PT-IV, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  • MDA Spotlight
    • Connie Zayas

For questions reach out to: mdaengage@mdausa.org | 1-833-ASK-MDA1 (1-833-275-6321)