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Thursday, May 23 • 12:00 - 13:15
Lunch - Sponsored by Sanofi: Neuromuscular Disease Management, a multidisciplinary approach to patient care

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The objective of the lunch and learn are:
  • Provide an overview of neuromuscular diseases, with particular attention to myopathies such as Pompe disease, focusing on the clinical manifestations, differential diagnosis considerations and patient management good practices
  • Share more about the available testing options including enzymatic assays and genetic testing for neuromuscular diseases
  • Highlight the role of Neurology nurses and supporting staff in recognizing the signs and symptoms of neuromuscular disease, facilitating early diagnosis, and guiding patients to early disease treatment
Speakers
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Lauren Brady

Lauren completed her undergraduate degree at McMaster University and then went on to complete herdegree in genetic counseling at Sarah Lawrence College in New York state. Lauren has been working inthe Neuromuscular and Neurometabolic clinic with Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky for ten years... Read More →
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Linda Brandt, RN

Linda Brandt is the Registered Nurse working in the Neuromuscular/Neurometabolic clinic at McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario alongside Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky for the past 14 years. In her 39+ year career she has spent time nursing in Critical Care which encompassed... Read More →
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Erin Hatcher

Erin Hatcher completed her honours degree in Kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario.  Shespecializes in Exercise Testing and Clinical Research within the Neuromuscular, Neurometabolic andSpasticity Departments. September 2024 will mark her 20th year with McMaster Children’s... Read More →

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Thursday May 23, 2024 12:00 - 13:15 EDT
Grand Banking Hall
  Food and drinks
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