Greater Houston Area: Understanding Huntington's Disease and New Research

Speaker Name: Erin Stimming, MD

Target Audience

• CRCs
• CRAs
• Project Managers

Program Description: Symptoms of neurocognitive disorders can be caused by various neurologic or psychiatric disorders; as a result, they can be challenging to diagnose. Because treatments differ dramatically and misdiagnosis can lead to delays in treatment, early and accurate diagnosis is critical. Causes of the neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) affecting millions of Americans remain unclear. At MNI, we are investigating genetic contributions to neurodegenerative diseases by comparing the genetic code of patients with NDDs to that of persons without these disorders. We have also been testing for a transmissible component to NDDs. An important part of our research program is to diagnose and understand with 100% accuracy what the underlying brain changes are that cause a patient’s condition, which can help us develop new techniques for diagnosing future patients. Our ultimate concern is the improvement of each patient’s condition and quality of life; while we do not enjoy thinking and talking about losing patients, we must note that a crucial part of neurodegenerative research is the generosity of donors who share their brain tissue with us after they have passed.  

Program Agenda: ***Please note we need volunteers as follows:
President
Secretary
Treasury
President Elec.

Learning Objectives:

1.  Define the clinical features and genetics of HD
2. Discuss available treatment options
3. Briefly describe current state HD research 

1 contact hour has been approved for through ACRP. Membership is not required for online registration/application of contact hours.

Contact Hour Cost: 

• $0 Chapter Members 
• $15 ACRP Members
• $30 Non-Members

To receive contact hours: Purchase the contact hours, sign in at the registration desk and attend the program. Log on to the ACRP website then “My Courses” to complete the evaluation no later than 30 days following the event and obtain the online certificate. After 30 days, contact hours are no longer available.

Refund Policy: No refunds will be provided unless the chapter cancels program.