Program Faculty
Guest Faculty
Anthony A. Amato, MD
Vice-Chairman, Department of Neurology and
Chief, Neuromuscular Division
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Professor of Neurology
Harvard Medical School
Michael Benatar, MD, PhD
Professor of Neurology
Epidemiology & Public Health
Chief of the Neuromuscular Division and the
first incumbent of the Walter Bradley Chair
in ALS Research
University of Miami Health System
Department of Neurology
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Kevin Campbell, PhD
Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Chair and Department Executive Officer,
Department of Molecular Physiology and
Biophysics
Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver Biomedical
Research Chair
Professor, Neurology and Internal Medicine
Director, Senator Paul D. Wellstone MDCRC
Shawna Feely, MS, CGC
Certified Genetic Counselor
Department of Neurology
Tiffany Grider, MS, CGC
Certified Genetic Counselor
Department of Neurology
Laurie Gutmann, MD*
Professor, Neuromuscular Medicine Division
Vice Chair Clinical Research
Department of Neurology
Katherine Mathews, MD
Director, Division of Neurology, Behavior,
and Development
Director, Muscular Dystrophy Clinic
Co-Director, Iowa Neuromuscular Program
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Neurology and Developmental
and Behavioral Pediatrics
Professor of Neurology
Department of Pediatrics
Steven Moore, MD, PhD
Professor of Pathology
Department of Pathology
Charles Thornton, MD
Professor of Neurology
University of Rochester Medical Center
Department of Neurology
100 Medicine Administration Building
Continuing Medical Education
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1101
Peg Nopoulos, MD
Professor of Psychiatry
Professor of Neurology, Pediatrics
Vice Chair for Research, Department of
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA CARVER
Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry
George Richerson, MD, PhD*
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
The Roy J. Carver Chair in Neuroscience
Department of Neurology
Director: Clinical Neuroscientist Training Program
in Neurology
3rd Annual Fall Symposium:
Head, Department of Neurology
Professor of Neurology
Professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
Neurogenetics
Department of Neurology
3rd Annual Fall Symposium:
Debra Schwinn, MD
Dean, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of
Medicine
Professor of Anesthesiology
Damasio Conference Room (Elevator C, Level 7)
Friday, October 9, 2015
Professor of Pharmacology & Biochemistry
Friday, October 9, 2015
Michael Shy, MD*
Professor, Co-Director, Course Director Location: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Neuromuscular Medicine Division
200 Hawkins Drive
Director, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Program
Co-Director MDA Clinic
Iowa City, IA 52242
Director of Neurogenetics Damasio Conference Room (Elevator C, Level 7)
neurogeneticsfallsymposium@healthcare.uiowa.edu
Co-Director, Iowa Neuromuscular Program
Purpose: Neurogenetic disorders affect thousands of Americans and are dif-
Neurogenetics
Department of Neurology
Department of Neurology
Department of Pediatrics ficult to treat. Translational scientists forming the faculty of this meeting are in the
Iowa City, IA 52242
forefront of developing therapies to help treat these disorders; these therapies will
200 Hawkins Drive
Andrea Swenson, MD
Director, Residency Program in Neurology
eventually become worldwide standards for neurogenetics. The University of Iowa
Director, Outpatient Clinic Program, Neurology Carver College of Medicine, Department of Neurology’s annual symposium will
Department of Neurology provide the intended audience information to apply to their work.
For questions please email
Intended Audience: Neurologists, physicians, residents (current and former),
fellows, and medical students
Location:
Provided by: The University of Iowa Roy J.
and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine,
Department of Neurology
* Planning Committee Member
General Information Registration Department of Neurology
3rd ANNUAL FALL SYMPOSIUM
October 9, 2015

Objectives: Upon completion of this conference, attendees should be able to apply these Please Print clearly:
standards of care to neurogenetic disorders: Name__________________________________________
• Identify neurogenetic diseases of brain, spinal cord, nerve, and muscle.
• Utilize the current standards of care for managing these disorders. Address________________________________________
• Describe how to diagnose and differentiate these disorders in a rational manner.
• Discuss the clinical presentation and management of genetic diseases of ______________________ City____________________________________________
brain, spinal cord, nerve, and muscle. Primary Degree
State___________________________________________
Program Agenda
• Explain advances in translational science for these neurogenetic disorders.
• Review the underlying etiologies for these disorders and approaches to treatment.
• Evaluate patients and families with neurogenetic conditions. Zip_____________________________________________
______________________ Phone__________________________________________
Registration Fee: The fee is $250 for Non-UI physicians, $150 for all
UI Healthcare Physicians both current and retired, $75 for non-allied health care Specialty Department of Neurology
professionals and $50 for all UI allied healthcare professionals. UI Department of
Neurology fellows, residents and students in training will be allowed to attend free of
Email___________________________________________
3rd ANNUAL FALL SYMPOSIUM
charge. All fees include registration, CME and CEU recording, symposium handouts, Company or Business Name______________________ October 9, 2015
continental breakfast, refreshment breaks and lunch.

Special Events: Thursday, October 8: Welcome Reception 7:00 – 9:00 PM at the Share For Office Use Only PN: 1579502
Wine Lounge & Small Plate Bistro at the Sheraton Iowa City Hotel. AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM ____________ CEUs________ Date__________
Credit: The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is
accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to
provide continuing medical education for physicians. Fees
Thursday, October 8, 2015
The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine designates this live Share Wine Lounge & Small Plate Bistro
activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only Physicians @ $250 $ ___________ 210 South Dubuque St, Dowtown Iowa City (319) 354-4640
the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
UI Health Care Physician/UI Affiliated Physician @ $150 $ ___________
Determination of educational content for this program and the selection of speakers are 7–9 pm Welcome Reception for all registered guests
responsibilities of the program director. Firms providing financial support did not have input
Nurse/Allied Health @ $75 $ ___________
in these areas.
DISCLOSURE POLICY: Everyone in a position to control the content of this educational UI Nurse/Allied Health @ $50 $ ___________ Friday, October 9, 2015
activity will disclose to the CME provider and to attendees all relevant financial relationships Damasio Conference Room
with any commercial interest. Trainees (Residents, Fellows, Medical
Students/Grad Students) @ FREE $ ___________ 7:30 am Registration and Breakfast
Lodging: Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville – 921 E. 2nd Ave, Coralville, IA 52241
Reserve by Phone: (319) 338-3410 (Use Group Code: NEU) 8:00 Opening Remarks
More information, including online reservations: Payment Options Dean Schwinn, MD/George Richerson, MD, PhD
www.coralvilleiowariverlanding.homewoodsuites.com Payment is required at time of registration. We will not consider you registered
8:15 CMT: A Path to Treatment
UI Neurogenetic Symposium Room Block 10/8/15 – 10/11/15 until payment is received. Michael Shy, MD
(Last day to make reservations: Thursday, September 10, 2015)
King Studio Suite - $109 Thursday, $229 Friday, $229 Saturday* q I enclose a check made payable to 8:45 Developing Targeted Therapy for Myotonic Dystrophy
*Must stay Thursday-Sunday to receive discounted rate Friday and The University of Iowa in the amount of $______________________ Charles Thornton, MD
Saturday – one night deposit required, non-refundable, non-cancelable.
9:45 Break
Comfort Inn & Suites – 214 West 9th St, Coralville, IA 52241.
q Please charge my: q VISA q MasterCard q Discover
10:15 Myotonic Dystrophy: More than a Muscle Disease
Reserve by Phone: (319) 337-8382 (Use Group Code: Neurology)
UI Neurogenetic Symposium Room Block: 10/8/15 – 10/11/15
Cardholder name (please print):____________________________________________ Peg Nopolouls, MD/Laurie Gutmann, MD
(Last day to make reservations: Monday, September 21, 2015) 11:00 Muscular Dystrophies
Queen Bed Suites - $89/night*
Account Number:_________________________________________________________ Kevin Campbell, PhD
*24-hour cancellation notice
Expiration Date:________________ 3-digit security code on back:_______________ 12:00 pm Lunch
Parking: Parking is available at Parking Ramps 1, 3, and 4 at a cost of $20 per day. 1:00 The Impact of Genetic Advances on ALS Research
Signature:_______________________________________________________________ Michael Benatar, MD, PhD
Air Travel: Eastern Iowa Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (served by Allegiant, American
2:00 Genetic Counseling in Neuromuscular Disease
Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, and United Airlines)
Shawna Feely, MS, CGC/Tiffany Grider, MS, CGC
Phone (319) 368-8336
2:30 Break
Commercial limousine or taxi service is available from the airport to Iowa City. Airport Four ways to Register: Mail, Phone, Fax, or Online 3:00 Genetics of ALS: Case studies
shuttles may be reserved from Cedar Rapids to Iowa City upon arrival at the Eastern Iowa
Airport, or you may reserve a shuttle to Iowa City in advance by calling (800) 725-8460. + University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine ( (319) 335-8599 Andrea Swenson, MD
Continuing Medical Education Division 3:30 Friedriech Ataxia Update
The Iowa City Municipal Airport is available for use by private aircraft.
100 Medicine Administration Building ) FAX registration to: Katherine Mathews, MD
The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, creed, color,
religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1101 (319) 335-8327 4:00 Neuromuscular Pathology and the Pathogenesis of Disease
sexual orientation, gender identity, associational preferences, or any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as Steven Moore, MD, PhD
an individual. The university also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to university facilities. For 8 Online: www.medicine.uiowa.edu/cme
additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, the University of 4:30 Hereditary Myopathy Potpourri
Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA, 52242-1316, 319-335-0705 (voice), 319-335-0697 (TDD), diversity@uiowa.edu. and click on Upcoming Conferences
Anthony Arnold Amato, MD
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