Western Regional Dystonia Symposium
Oct 1-2, 2010 - Pasadena, California

Tentative Schedule & Agenda

Friday, October 1
Friday night Reception & Dinner. There will be a special reception and welcome dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, 10/1 at the Hilton with a no-host bar. We are extremely fortunate to have guitarist/musician and DMRF Awareness Ambassador BILLY McLAUGHLIN with us to share his story of living with dystonia and to perform for us!  Billy was profiled in the wonderful documentary "Changing Keys" so this will be a real treat. The cost is $20 and is separate from the symposium registration fee. Don't miss this very exciting and inspiring evening!

Saturday, October 2
Registration & Breakfast at 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.

Morning Session (8:30 a.m. -12:15 p.m.)
  • Dystonia: An Overview - Neal Hermanowicz, M.D., Movement Disorder Specialist
  • The Latest in Botulinum Toxins - Mark Lew, M.D., Movement Disorder Specialist
  • Deep Brain Stimulation for Dystonia - Devin Binder, M.D., Neurosurgeon
  • Treating Children & Adolescents - Terrence Sanger, M.D., Movement Disorder Specialist
  • Creating the Perfect Individualized Exercise Program - Mary Hudson-McKinney, DPT

PANEL DISCUSSION/QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION WITH MORNING PRESENTERS (45 min.)

LUNCH BREAK & ENTERTAINMENT BY MUSICIAN D.C. HATHAWAY - 12:15-1:00 p.m.

Afternoon Session (1:00-4:30 p.m.)
  • Dystonia Research Update - Jan Teller, Ph.D., DMRF Science Officer
  • The Importance of Brain Donation - Martha Murphy, DMRF Brain Bank Liaison

BREAK-OUT SESSIONS (2 - 45 min. sessions, choose 1 topic per session; topics will repeat)
  • I Am Not Dystonia/Living a Full Life - Gail Murdock, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
  • Stress Reduction Techniques - Karen Ross, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
  • Applying for Social Security Disability - Anthony DeLellis, SS Atty.
  • Young Persons Session - Diana Ferman, Physician Assistant

Making a Difference through Advocacy & Awareness - The Power of YOUR Story!

Closing Remarks - 4:30 pm

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