Neurological Symposium
October 6, 2024
The McCourt Foundation’s Neurological Symposium
Thank you for joining us on October 6, 2024, for an educational update on the latest research into cures and treatments for neurological diseases! This FREE event welcomed patients, family members, caregivers, medical professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about these conditions affecting our loved ones.
The Neurological Symposium was held both virtually and in person at the Marriott Boston Quincy, located at 1000 Marriott Drive, Quincy, MA. It featured our world-renowned partner physicians and researchers from Mass General Hospital, Brigham & Women's Hospital, and Cedars-Sinai Hospital across three sessions, each including a 30-minute presentation followed by a one-hour Q&A. The sessions focused on Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, and ALS.
While this event has passed, stay tuned for details on our next event, with the date to be announced soon! We hope to see you there.
2024 Sessions
View in-depth video recordings featuring renowned experts from the 2024 Neurological Symposium as they delve into cutting-edge research on cures and treatments for neurological diseases.
- Eric Klawiter, MD, (MGH)
- Nancy Sicotte, MD, FAAN (Cedars-Sinai)
Topic: New Imaging Biomarkers for MS Diagnosis and Prognosis - Tanuja Chitnis, MD, PhD (BWH)
Topic: New Blood Biomarker and Therapeutic Strategies for MS - Heena Manglani-Terranova, PhD (MGH)
Topic: Mental Health and Wellness in MS
- Liliana Ramírez Gómez, MD, (MGH)
Topic: Caregiver Support and Mobile App Interventions - Michael Erkkinen, MD (BWH)
- Dr. (Barbara) Kelly Changizi (BWH), Director of Clinical Operations, Movement Disorders Division
Topic: Current Treatment Strategies in Parkinson’s Disease - Albert Hung, MD, PhD,(MGH), Director, Parkinson's Disease Center of Excellence
Topic: Advances in Slowing Parkinson’s Progression
- Dr. Doreen Ho, MD (MGH)
Topic: Update on ALS Treatments and Therapies from the Healey Center at MGH