Current state of spinal muscular atrophy in Canada: Practical considerations for clinicians | Webinar report
In partnership with Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC), NMD4C delivered its first webinar on April 21, 2020. The topic was the current state of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in Canada, with a target audience of neurologists, scientists, physicians, medical trainees/students, and other allied healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with neuromuscular disease (NMD). The goal was to share knowledge on best practices, current issues, disease diagnosis and management, and possible therapeutic interventions.
Read the webinar report HERE
Topics and speakers:
SMA Clinical Care in the Era of COVID-19
Dr. Jodi Warman Chardon (NMD4C Steering Committee member)
Newborn Screening in Ontario
Dr. Kristin Kernohan, Dr. Alex Mackenzie, Dr. Hugh McMillan (NMD4C Investigator)
Update on Zolgensma for Canada
Dr. Hugh McMillan (NMD4C Investigator)
Update on Risdiplam for Canada
Dr. Craig Campbell (NMD4C Investigator)
Adult Outcome Measures
Dr. Colleen O’Connell
Update on CNDR-SMA Project
Dr. Lawrence Korngut (NMD4C Investigator), Dr. Victoria Hodgkinson (NMD4C Collaborator)
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