2007 Dr. Kerrie Schoffer. All rights reserved.
Maritime Movement Disorders Group
Programs
For: Patients and clinicians involved with dystonia
TWISTED, a documentary about dystonia, was screened in Halifax September 19th, 2007. A panel with DBS patient Tim Williston, Dr. Kerrie Schoffer, and Dr. Robert Brownstone discussed the film and answered questions afterwards. Our thanks for Sarah Smith for organizing this educational opportunity. See the article write-up here.
For: Members of the MMMG
Dr. Mandar Jog spoke at Neuroscience Rounds on Wednesday April 2nd, 2008 at 0800. Dr. Jog is head of the Movement Disorders program in London, ON and spoke on "Mathematical modelling of the basal ganglia."
Past Events
Upcoming Events
For: Patient and families with Huntington's Disease, Interested medical professionals
The Huntington's Society has organized a teleconference for Saturday April 26th, 2008. A brochure and information is located here.
For: Members of the MMDG
A meeting is scheduled for May 27th, 2008 for an evening dinner with our guest speaker, Dr. Moro, from the Deep Brain Stimulator Program in Toronto. Location and details will be emailed to you shortly.
A "New Diagnosis Day" is planned for Maritime chapter of the Parkinson's Society. It is being held on Saturday, May 10th, 2008 at the Spencer House Senior's Centre in Halifax. Contact the Parkinson's Society for more information.
For: Members of the MMDG
Dr. Tony Lang is visiting from Toronto in July, 2008. Topic of discussion for the evening will be neural transplantation, followed by a dinner hosted by Dr. David King.
For: Botulinum Toxin injectors
Dr. Earl Consky is visiting in October, 2008 to give an instructional session on Botox injections for movement disorders.
For: Huntington's researchers, clinicians, patients and families
The Huntington's Society is having the 2008 HSC National Conference in PEI on October 31st and November 1st. For more information, see http://www.hdatlantic.ca/.
For: Members of the Maritime Movement Disorders Group
The first meeting of the MMDG is in February, 2009 at Cut restaurant. Topics of conversation will include future directions of the group and initiative planning.
For: Patient with Parkinson's disease and any interested community members
Cathy McKelvey is presenting her photos which explore the tulip as a symbol for Parkinson's disease in March, 2009. This will be held at the Dartmouth Ferry terminal. A link to more details is here.
