Deik to discuss GBA1-associated Parkinson’s disease and lysosomal storage at Neurology Grand Rounds Oct. 23
For the next Neurology Grand Rounds, to be held from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, Andres Deik, M.D., will give a talk entitled “Cracking the Code of GBA-1 Associated Parkinson’s Disease and Lysosomoal Storage disorders: Transforming Diagnosis and Management.”
The meeting will be held in-person at the Brain & Spine Clinic, 2301 25th St. S. in Fargo, Conf. Rm 1 and Conf. Rm. SMCF6A, and via Webex (Meeting no./access code: 2433 887 9972 | Password: VsPaphJM532).
Key Points
- Describe GBA1-associated Parkinson’s disease (PD-GBA) and lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) and the importance of early recognition, accurate diagnosis, and the impact of genetic counseling on patient care.
- Explain current and future management approaches for PD-GBA and LSDs, including the groundbreaking potential of emerging genetic therapies to revolutionize patient outcomes.
- Examine first-hand patient and advocate accounts of the devastating impact of lysosomal storage and neurogenerative diseases.
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
- Dr. Deik has disclosed relevant financial relationships as a clinical trial principal investigator with Prevail Therapeutics, Cerevel Therapeutics, Dystonia Coalition, Lundbeck, and Asklepios Biopharmaceutical. Dr. Deik has served as an advisor to Manifold Bio, Genus Lifesciences, and SPARK-NS for products in synuclein, tremors, and Parkinson’s Disease. Dr. Deik receives author royalties for content he has provided to UpToDate and Elsevier. All relationships have been mitigated, and Dr. Deik has attested that all educational content presented is fair and balanced, and any clinical content presented is evidence-based and free of commercial bias.
Requirements for Successful Completion of this activity
- Report attendance as requested by activity planner.
- Attendance at the entire session.
In order for non-Sanford employees to receive CME credit for attendance, an account will need to be created in the Sanford Success Center. If a non-Sanford employee has previously attended a Sanford event, such as a symposium, they may already have an account. Please use this link.
Sanford Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Sanford Health designates this Live education activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Questions? Please contact Kari Heinle at kari.heinle@SanfordHealth.org or 701.417.6036.
