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Highlights Revealed for 8th Asian and Oceanian Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Congress

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International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society


KOLKATA, India (PRWEB)

The 8th Asian and Oceanian Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Congress (AOPMC) will feature breaking research and education in the quickly evolving field of Movement Disorders from March 17-20 at the ITC Royal Bengal Hotel in Kolkata, India.

The bi-annual event focuses on disease features that are specific to Asia and Oceania, bringing together clinical, research and health professional leaders to collaborate and share ideas that advance movement disorders science and care across the region. More than 200 original research papers will be presented, alongside a variety of scientific sessions and professional workshops.

New features this year include skill workshops in the most common treatments, botulinum neurotoxin and deep brain stimulation. Delegates will also have more opportunities to network in sessions focused on career development and small-group discussions with regional leaders.

Other key events will take place in conjunction with the AOPMC:

  • The 2nd Movement Disorders Clinical Practice (MDCP) Conference, which will be the first in the field to focus on inequities in the availability of therapies and diagnostic procedures across the world, will take place the preceding evening, Thursday, March 16.

  • The Movement Disorders Society of India’s 7th annual MDSICON will be the preceding day, Thursday, March 16.

  • The patient-focused Asian and Pacific Parkinsonism Association (APPA) symposium will bring patients and carers together with leading physicians during the final day of the AOPMC, Sunday, March 19


Complete details are available at aopmc.org, and the Program At-A-Glance details the scientific content.

Research abstracts will be released to the public at the commencement of the conference, March 17 at 3:30 a.m. CDT. At that time, all accepted abstracts will be published in an online supplement to the Movement Disorders Clinical Practice journal, and all late-breaking abstracts will be published on the AOPMC website.

About the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society:

The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) — an international society of more than 11,000 clinicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals — is dedicated to improving patient care through education and research. For more information about MDS, visit http://www.movementdisorders.org

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