Research shows that listening to your intuition isn’t just about survival. It also boosts your confidence, and fosters both independence and creative thinking.

Gut instinct is based on past knowledge and experience, and on your innate ability to quickly evaluate and process information.

MONTREAL (PRWEB)
September 07, 2019

Julia Grant’s female intuition warned her that something would happen if her husband, Ulysses S. Grant, accepted Abraham Lincoln’s invitation to join him at the Ford Theatre on April 14, 1865. Nikola Tesla always listened to his intuition, which he credited as the creative force behind his numerous inventions. There is an abundance of stories of people who avoided danger by listening to their intuition or a “sixth sense,” but according to research from PsychTests, there are other unexpected benefits of listening to our gut instincts. Looking at the personality profiles of people who frequently and implicitly trust their gut, PsychTests’ study reveals that there is a strong connection between listening to our inner voice and other beneficial traits, like confidence, ambition, and resilience.

Evaluating the profiles of 3,205 individuals who took the Big Five Personality Test, researchers at PsychTests compared people who listen to their gut to people who don’t on 34 different traits. Here are some of the noteworthy differences between the two groups:

(Note: Scores range on a scale from 0 to 100. The higher the score, the stronger the trait).

Resilience

•      Score for the intuitive or “gut” group: 60
•      Score for the non-intuitive group: 47

People who trust their intuition tend to handle hardship better than those who don’t. If our guts can help us avoid certain mishaps, we learn to trust ourselves more, and trust in our ability to handle whatever comes our way.

Ambition

•      Score for the intuitive or “gut” group: 75
•      Score for the non-intuitive group: 60

Intuitives tend to be much more goal-oriented, and like to set the bar high. This may be because they heed the inner voice that tells them to believe in and to follow their dreams.

Independence

•      Score for the intuitive or “gut” group: 64
•      Score for the non-intuitive group: 47

Intuitives are less likely to mindlessly follow the crowd, especially if their gut tells them not to do what everyone else is doing. They allow their inner voice to speak louder than the voices around them.

Self-Confidence

•      Score for the intuitive or “gut” group: 75
•      Score for the non-intuitive group: 37

It takes guts to follow one’s gut, which may be the reason why intuitives are more confident than non-intuitives. The more we allow our own inner guidance to steer us the right way, the more we trust ourselves.

Kindness

•      Score for the intuitive or “gut” group: 79
•      Score for the non-intuitive group: 69

Tesla believed that “[Each] of us is only part of a whole.” This may be why people who follow their gut tend to be kinder and more amiable. They understand the importance of developing a deep connection with others, and with themselves.

Curiosity

•      Score for the intuitive or “gut” group: 71
•      Score for the non-intuitive group: 61

A curious mind is much more open to the unknown. Intuitives accept the possibility that there is an indescribable force that guides them, which may also make them inquisitive about other extraordinary phenomena. Curiosity also contributes to thirst for knowledge, so intuitive people are more likely to be life-long learners.

Creativity

•      Score for the intuitive or “gut” group: 78
•      Score for the non-intuitive group: 59

Tesla wasn’t the only one who allowed his intuition to be his muse. Author Robert Louis Stevenson, Google creator Larry Page, and even Sir Paul McCartney all brought to life amazing creations that came to them in their dreams. By being open to information from sources other than their logical and conscious minds, intuitives seem to be in a better position (or state of mind) to tap into their creativity.

Diligence

•      Score for the intuitive or “gut” group: 68
•      Score for the non-intuitive group: 54

Our intuition can often offer warnings about the potential dangers of taking certain actions (or not taking them). This may be why intuitives are much more vigilant and conscientious by nature: When their gut tells that something is wrong, they use caution.

“Researchers are paying much more attention to ‘gut intelligence’ or the ‘secondary brain,’ which is that intrinsic, age-old survival mechanism that has kept us alive for so long,” explains Dr. Jerabek, president of PsychTests. “Your gut communicates with your brain via direct neuropathways that actually light up when intuition is activated. That’s why you get that uncomfortable feeling in the pit of your stomach when you sense imminent danger, or when there is something off about that stranger you’ve just met. It’s your body’s ancient survival mechanism kicking in, saying ‘Danger. Be careful.’”

“The problem is that we often override this inner message with our logical mind. We dismiss feelings and intuition as irrational,” suggests Dr. Jerabek. Granted, paranoia and anxiety can sometimes be mistaken for gut instinct, but while the former is fear-based, the latter is not. Gut instinct is based on past knowledge and experience, and on your innate ability to quickly evaluate and process information. The memory and lessons learned in the past may be ‘forgotten’ by the brain, but the information is still stored in memory cells. Emotions, the subconscious mind, and the famous gut feeling have access to that information … and they can retrieve and process that information 10 times faster than the conscious mind. Your intuition is that inner knowing, and when you hear that voice in your head, it’s insistent, but also calm and confident. It doesn’t just warn you of danger, it also guides you. Look up stories of people who have followed their gut or listened to a warning from their intuition. They will often say something along the lines of ‘My gut was telling me to check on my child, to go to the doctor, or to take a safer route, etc. So when your intuition sends you a warning, listen. Milk it for information, and then use your rational mind to process it. It could save your life, or someone else’s.”

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They are all brilliant clinicians and educators in their own right and will play a large role in pushing the Psych Congress team and educational experience to the next level.

MALVERN, Pa. (PRWEB)
September 10, 2019

As further demonstration of its commitment to improve patient care by providing comprehensive practical mental health education, Psych Congress today announced three new mental health experts will join its already impressive steering committee. Joining the committee are Steven Chan, MD, MBA, Addiction Psychiatry Physician, Palo Alto VA Health; Edward Kaftarian, MD, CEO, Orbit Health Telepsychiatry, Encino, California; and Arwen Podesta, MD, ABPN, FASAM, ABIHM, Clinical Faculty at Tulane Psychiatry.

Psych Congress is the nation’s premier educational conference on practical psychopharmacology and serves as a forum to connect members of the entire mental health team with comprehensive education, state-of-the-art treatment approaches, and emerging research findings. The 2019 meeting will take place October 3-6 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.

“I am both honored and excited to welcome Drs. Chan, Kaftarian, and Podesta to the steering committee,” said Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, Psych Congress 2019 Co-Chair and Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Texas Tech University School of Medicine. “They are all brilliant clinicians and educators in their own right and will play a large role in pushing the Psych Congress team and educational experience to the next level. I look forward to collaborating with and learning from them for years to come.”

The three new members each bring unique experiences and expertise to this inspiring group of mental health leaders. Dr. Chan performs clinical research, funded by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, in areas of telehealth and digital mental health, with a focus on minority health and underserved communities. Dr. Kaftarian is a leader in the field of telepsychiatry and the founder of California’s Statewide Prison Telepsychiatry Program, which is the largest correctional telepsychiatry program in the world. Dr. Podesta runs a private practice in New Orleans where she and her team offer: nutritional counseling, psychotherapy, acupuncture, and comprehensive psychiatric treatment. She also serves as the medical director of ACER Addiction Centers in Louisiana.

Rounding out the steering committee are:

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  James Cannon, PhD, MS, PA-C, CAQ-PSY, DFAPA, Associate Professor, A.T. Still University Mesa, Arizona; Associate Professor, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Virginia; Managing Partner, Assure Wellness Group; Southside Behavioral Health.
• Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago; Administrative Director, Pediatric Mood Disorder Clinic, Pediatric Brain Research and Intervention Center, Department of Psychiatry, Chicago, Illinois.
• Jon W. Draud, MS, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis, Tennessee; Medical Director of Psychiatry, Pain Management Group, Trust Point Psychiatric Hospital, St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital; Medical Director and Principal, Draud Sudbury Psychiatric Solutions; Private Practice, Adult and Adolescent Psychiatry, Nashville, Tennessee.
• Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Midland, Texas.
• Saundra Jain, MA, PSYD, LPC, Adjunct Clinical Affiliate, University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing; Private Practice, Austin, Texas.
• Catherine Judd, MS, PA-C, CAQ-PSY, DFAPA, Clinical Assistant Professor, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas; Senior Physician Assistant, Mental Health Services, Parkland Health and Hospital System, Dallas, Texas.
• Vladimir Maletic, MD, MS, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville, South Carolina.
• Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, Associate Clinical Professor, University of California, School of Nursing, San Francisco, California.
• Charles Raison, MD, Mary Sue and Mike Shannon Chair for Healthy Minds, Children & Families; Professor, Human Development and Family Studies, School of Human Ecology; Professor, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin.

Steering Committee profiles can be found here.

Highlights of the 2019 program include two dynamic pre-conferences being offered on October 2; one focused on the next wave of psychopharmacology treatment options, the other aimed at helping clinicians better identify, manage, and treat patients at risk for suicide. Psych Congress featured sessions include presentations by leading authorities in mental health: Rick Doblin, PhD; Nassir Ghaemi, MD; Adelaide Robb, MD; Philip Resnick, MD; and Arshya Vahabzadeh, MD.

For more information and to register for Psych Congress 2019 visit, national.psychcongress.com.

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“High-risk drivers can get better prices, but only if they use online quotes from multiple companies, including non-standard carriers”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
September 10, 2019

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com has released a new blog post that informs high-risk drivers that there are certain strategies which will help them get cheaper car insurance.

For more info and free quotes, visit https://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com/tips-that-can-help-high-risk-drivers-get-affordable-car-insurance/

High-risk drivers should first identify the reason why they pay so much (if it is not obvious enough), then take action. Use the following tips to increase the chances of finding better coverage than the current one:

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      Look for specialized non-standard carriers. Many insurance companies, even the ones in the top, have subsidiaries or work with smaller companies that are specialized in dealing with high-risk drivers. Their insurance rates are usually lower than the ones offered by traditional carriers.
•     Compare online quotes. Even if a person is a high-risk driver, many insurance companies are still willing to provide coverage. Comparing online quotes will help drivers track the best insurance rates available for them.
•     Look for discounts. Many discounts are available for all drivers, high-risk included. Discounts for getting married, graduating a defense course, moving to a better neighborhood, and for installing safety devices will lower car insurance rates.
•     Drive a car that is cheap to insure. Look for cheap cars that come with installed safety devices. In that way the owner can save more on premiums.
•     Consider dropping coverage., When driving an old car that is worth less than the deductible, consider dropping the collision and comprehensive insurance.
•     Improve credit score. All states, except California, Hawaii, and Massachusetts use the credit score to calculate insurance rates. Improving the score will help the driver get better rates. One reason why a person may be considered “high-risk” is a poor credit scores.

For more car insurance info, money-saving tips and free online quotes, please visit http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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Modern Rebates Are More Popular Than Ever

As rebate innovations like digital, virtual and instant redemption evolve- consumers, retailers/resellers and brands will continue to benefit.

NEW YORK (PRWEB)
September 10, 2019

With half of 2019 rebates fulfilled, The Advertising Checking Bureau, Inc. is seeing notable increases in rebate and spiff incentive payments. For the 12-month period ending June 30th, ACB reports a 57% increase over the previous year, attributing growth to several factors. Research studies conducted by ACB’s partner, Hawk Incentives, revealed gains in 2018 in consumer perception of rebates with 84% of surveyed consumers thinking that rebates offer great savings opportunities. Finding deeper value in rebates over other sales promotions and providing an opening to expand relationships with a brand, rebates continue to attract deal seekers and comparison shoppers.

“Brands and marketers have many promotional strategies in their marketing portfolio. Rebates are just one of the ways to engage customers. As innovations like digital, virtual and instant redemption evolve- consumers, retailers/resellers and brands will continue to benefit. ACB’s online incentives web platforms simplify the consumer experience. It’s a win-win for everyone.” John Portelli, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, ACB

Technology advances have increased the speed of rebate fulfillment and contribute to year over year growth. With the addition of digital rewards, rebate fulfillment can happen faster than ever. ACB’s online claim submission sites are designed to be mobile- first, offering a fast and easy experience on a smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Advancements in digital and virtual payments and expansions in payment technology, will serve to continue the evolution of rebates which are forecasted to remain on this growth track well into 2020.

The Advertising Checking Bureau, Inc. (ACB) specializes in the development, management and analysis of channel marketing programs within the consumer and B2B marketplaces. For more information on ACB’s services covering Rebate and Sales Incentive Program Management, Co-op Advertising and Compliance Program Administration and Competitive Ad Tracking, please visit acbcoop.com or contact us at sales@acbcoop.com.

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Christie APS

“Our team recognizes the great value that Christie’s 3LCD laser projectors and large format displays can bring to end users in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.”

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (PRWEB)
September 10, 2019

Christie® is pleased to announce that Acoustic & Lighting System (A&L) has been appointed the distributor of its 3LCD projectors and large format Secure Series LCD panels for the Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand markets.

Headquartered in Malaysia with nine physical premises catering to diversified markets, A&L has established itself as an industry leader in the distribution of professional sound, lighting and accessories solutions since its inception in 1994. With a well-trained and professional team comprising more than 200 employees stationed in four countries, the company is well-positioned to represent Christie in the distribution marketplace.

“We are excited about our partnership with Christie, which is known for high quality, innovative, and reliable visual solutions that have a track record of pushing technological boundaries,” said Eugene Yeo, General Manager, A&L. “Our team recognizes the great value that Christie’s 3LCD laser projectors and large format displays can bring to end users in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. We look forward to working closely with the Christie team to build a long and fruitful business relationship.”

A&L will offer the full range of Christie’s high-performance, powerful and affordable projection solutions comprising the laser-illuminated DS Series and APS Series.

A&L will offer Christie’s powerful and affordable APS (above) and DS series 3LCD laser projectors.

Michael Bosworth, Executive Director, Head of Enterprise for Asia Pacific, Christie, commented, “We are delighted to enter into a partnership with A&L, a respected player boasting over two decades of experience and a solid reputation of being one of the most reliable distributors of today’s most sought-after brands for lighting and sound equipment. The appointment of A&L as our distributor for 3LCD laser projectors and large format displays underscores our strong commitment to customers in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.”

The new association represents a seamless match between Christie’s visual solutions and the A&L’s specialty and expertise, which includes maintenance, installation, equipment testing, sales support and after-sales service of audio visual equipment.

For large format displays, A&L will carry Christie’s high-value Secure Series LCD panels

A&L will also carry Christie’s Secure series LCD panels.

A&L will offer the full range of Christie’s high-performance, powerful and affordable 3LCD projection solutions comprising the laser-illuminated ​DS Series and APS Series. For large format displays, A&L will carry Christie’s high-value Secure Series LCD panels ranging from 55 to 98-inch, designed specifically for secure-facility applications typically found in government, corporate and military environments. These include the TAA-compliant, non-RF Christie SUHD551-L, SUHD651-L, SUHD751-P, and SUHD861-P, as well as the upcoming 98-inch LCD display.

About Acoustic & Lighting System

A household brand name in the distribution of professional sound, lighting and accessories solutions, Acoustic & Lighting System (A&L) is an industry leader as well as a respected player with over two decades of experience. A&L has gained the reputation of being one of the most reliable distributors of today’s most sought-after brands for lighting, video and sound equipment. With strong corporate direction and precise positioning in the market, the company continues to expand its footprint as one of the key players in the Southeast Asian region. For more information, visit http://www.acousticlighting.com.

About Christie®

Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. is a global visual and audio technologies company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Ushio Inc., Japan (JP: 6925). Christie revolutionized the movie industry with the launch of digital cinema projection, and since 1929 has embraced innovation and broken many technology barriers. From the world’s largest mega-events to the smallest applications, our technology—from advanced RGB pure laser and SDVoE technology to image processing and LED display solutions—empowers people to create the world’s best shared experiences. Visit http://www.christiedigital.com.

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MERISTEM, located outside of Sacramento, helps transition young adults on the autism spectrum to independent living, including college and career success.

“Meristem has recorded tremendous growth in its first five years of operation, and we look forward to watching more families benefit from the program’s innovative approach to education, training and empowerment.”

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (PRWEB)
September 10, 2019

The Kelly Foundation awarded its 2019 Major Gift of $100,000 to MERISTEM, a non-profit program that uses experiential learning to help young adults on the autism spectrum become more socially and economically independent. The award constituted the Kelly Foundation’s largest single donation of the year and will be used to expand Meristem’s successful theater program, “Speak Up, Speak Out,” which uses improvisational performance techniques to empower students to participate in spontaneous conversation and a variety of social interactions. Funds from the grant will also be dedicated to the development of a series of parent education events, as well as bolstering Meristem’s independent living curriculum, which includes skill-building in financial literacy, cooking, cleaning and other pursuits.

“The Kelly Foundation is pleased to award this year’s Major Gift to Meristem as an investment in the expansion of its promising curriculum, which equips young adults on the autism spectrum with the skills to lead more independent lives,” said Shawn Kelly Devlin, President of the Kelly Foundation and Chairman of the Board of River City Bank. “Meristem has recorded tremendous growth in its first five years of operation, and we look forward to watching more families benefit from the program’s innovative approach to education, training and empowerment.”

TWEET THIS: The Kelly Foundation, in partnership with @RiverCityBank, awards its 2019 Major Gift of $100,000 to #Sacramento based @goMeristem a three-year program that equips young adults on the autism spectrum with skills for social and economic independence.

“Our staff was in the midst of a training session when we received the call from the Kelly Foundation, and we were over the moon when it became clear that we’d secured the grant,” said Edmund Knighton, President of Meristem. “Our students and their families have always been our top priority, and we’re excited to leverage these funds to expand our parent education and support services, which will keep parents apprised of their student’s progress while also connecting parents with one another in community. We’ll also use some of the grant monies to enhance our improvisational theater program, which helps students develop their spontaneous speaking skills and is our most popular course.”

Knighton says the grant will be used for a variety of building improvements for Meristem’s theater program, including the addition of curtains and backdrops for the stage. Meristem’s staff also intends to bring performer Mickey Rowe, who was the first actor on the autistic spectrum to play an autistic role, back to the school to speak with students and parents about making a living and supporting a family. Rowe was the guest speaker at Meristem’s graduation ceremony in 2019, where he praised the theater program for its incorporation of improvisational techniques and for encouraging students to lead parts of the program. Within the theater program and other areas of the Meristem curricula, students have the opportunity to advance to positions of leadership and mentorship over time, sometimes to the point of leading full segments or even full classes.

The Meristem Method is based upon the principle of “doing to learn” (experiential learning). The five core areas of the curriculum are movement, land work, craftwork, independent living skills, and preparation to work, all accessed by real life experience. Students develop capacities and executive functioning through planning and executing tasks. Students may also apply their training in one of three social enterprises: the Meristem Model Bed and Breakfast, which is the only bed and breakfast in the country operated by young adults on the autism spectrum; the Meristem Herbal Products Company, which provides training in product creation, pricing, sales, packaging and shipping, marketing, website development, ecommerce and business reporting; and the Meristem Café and Bakery, which supplies an assortment of baked goods to the on-campus café and several offsite local businesses.

The Kelly Foundation supports health and human services, education, culture, environment and civic improvement through its funding. Each year, the Foundation provides approximately $400,000 in grants to organizations that support the Sacramento region. Since merging with the RCB Foundation in 2009, the Kelly Foundation, of which River City Bank remains a major contributor, focuses on giving back to the greater Sacramento region through charitable donations.

For more information about the Kelly Foundation, please visit KellyFoundationSacramento.org. For more information about Meristem, visit Meristem.pro.

About the Kelly Foundation

The Kelly Broadcasting Company’s KCRA-TV (Sacramento-Stockton-Modest, CA) went on the air on Sept. 5, 1955, and the owners of the Kelly Broadcasting Company established the Kelly Foundation in December 1988 as a formal vehicle for structuring charitable contributions. The Kelly family sold KCRA-TV in 1999 and have continued the Kelly Foundation ever since. In 2009, the River City Bank Foundation merged with the Kelly Foundation, and some executives of the Bank currently serve on the Foundation’s Board. Jon S. Kelly founded River City Bank and continues to support the Bank. His daughter, Shawn Kelly Devlin, currently serves as President and Chairman of the Board. The Kelly Foundation is an expression of the importance the Kelly family places on being a good neighbor and citizen in regions where they do business. For more information on the Kelly Foundation, please visit KellyFoundationSacramento.org or call (916) 978-4892.

About Meristem

MERISTEM, located outside of Sacramento, helps transition young adults on the autism spectrum to independent living, including college and career success. The Meristem Method uses experiential learning, and all coursework and activities incorporate hands-on, real-world experiences. Learn more at meristem.pro.

About River City Bank

Named one of Sacramento Business Journal’s “50 Fastest Growing Companies” for each of the past three years, River City Bank is the Sacramento region’s premier business bank with assets over $2.4 billion. River City Bank offers a comprehensive suite of banking services, including loans, deposits and cash management tools to the business, consumer and commercial real estate sectors. With tailored, executive-level service and a “Superior” financial rating from the nation’s leading independent bank-rating firm, Bauer Financial, River City Bank redefines the banking experience and every touch point that surrounds it. River City Bank is the largest, independent, locally-owned bank in the Sacramento region with offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and a presence in Southern California. For additional information, please visit RiverCityBank.com or call (916) 567-2600. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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The Washington Hilton will be the site for the 2020 FSHD Connect and International Research Congress.

“Our conferences serve vital roles to ensure that all of our stakeholders are working together…to speed up the delivery of effective treatments to our families.” – Mark Stone, CEO

LEXINGTON, Mass. (PRWEB)
September 10, 2019

The FSHD Society announced today that its 27th annual International Research Congress (IRC) will be held on June 25-26, 2020, at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC. It will be followed on June 27-28 by FSHD Connect, the Society’s biennial global conference bringing together patients, family members, researchers and clinicians for two days of education, advocacy, and networking.

The Society is a patient-focused nonprofit organization that is accelerating the development of treatments for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a rare, genetic muscle-weakening condition that affects an estimated one million men, women, and children worldwide.

The IRC is the premier global platform for the discussion and dissemination of state-of-the-art research on FSHD. Researchers who have networked at this yearly gathering since 1994 have helped to drive fundamental discoveries, with a broad consensus on a “central hypothesis” of the genetic basis of FSHD, development of cellular and animal models, identification of therapeutic targets, and a proliferation of ideas for treating FSHD.

The biennial FSHD Connect is the world’s largest gathering of patients and families living with FSHD. Leading experts in FSHD clinical care, research, and drug development will share the latest knowledge and answer questions from attendees. There will be workshops to address a wide variety of patient and caregiver concerns. A much-anticipated highlight will be updates from biopharmaceutical companies that are conducting FSHD clinical trials.

“The FSHD International Research Congress and FSHD Connect serve vital roles to ensure that all of our stakeholders are working together, speaking with one voice, to speed up the delivery of effective treatments to our families,” said Mark Stone, President and CEO of the FSHD Society.

About the FSHD Society

The FSHD Society is the world’s largest research-focused patient organization for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), one of the most prevalent forms of muscular dystrophy. The Society has catalyzed major advancements and is accelerating the development of treatments and a cure to end the pain, disability, and suffering endured by one million people worldwide who live with FSHD. The FSHD Society has transformed the landscape for FSHD research and is committed to making sure that no one faces this disease alone. The Society offers a community of support, news, and information through its website at https://www.fshsociety.org.

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