Clinical Neuroscience Grand Rounds presents "G. Milton Shy Lecture - Neuromuscular Diseases"

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | 8:30 - 10:00 AM

Remote Access

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Meeting ID: 160 584 2921 | Passcode:  128906


Background

This lecture is resented annually by a groundbreaking and productive clinical researcher who follows in the tradition of G. Milton Shy, the first Clinical Director at NINDS, whose devotion to his care of patients and scientific inquiry was matched only by his dedication to teaching students. 

Main Lecture: "The Cusp of Change," presented by Dr. Mary Reilly, UCL Queen Square  Institute of  Neurology

Case Presentation: "Expanding the phenotypic spectrum of  POLR3B related disorders," presented by Dr. Safoora Syeda, NINDS

Activity Description: Through lecture, discussion and slide show this activity will focus on Neuromuscular Diseases

Who Should Attend: This activity is intended for Neurologists, Neuroscientists, Neurosurgeons, Neuropsychologists, and Health Care Professionalss

Lecture Specific Educational Objectives: After attending this activity the participant will demonstrate the ability to: 

  • Understand the role of whole exome sequencing in expanding phenotypic spectrum of known genes
  • Explore the opportunities in disease understanding including the impact of whole genome sequencing

Accreditation  Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and polices of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this live activity for 1.5 credits per session for a maximum of 78 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Policy on Speaker and Provider Disclosure: It is the policy of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine that the speaker and provider globally disclose conflicts of interest. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine OCME has established policies in place that will identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. Detailed disclosure will be made in the instructional materials.


Click on the following link to view previous Clinical Neuroscience Grand Rounds: Office of the Clinical Director (OCD) - YouTube

For more details and information, contact Warren Brown at warren.brown@nih.gov.