Your guide to navigating the MDS 2024 annual meeting
As you prepare for the MDS 2024 event, we’re here to help you make the most of this incredible experience. Whether you’re attending for the first time or are a seasoned participant, this guide will provide valuable insights—especially if you’re interested in the beauty of eye movements and the fascinating clues they can reveal about neurological conditions.
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Practical Information
When?
From September 27 to October 1st
Where?
Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch St Philadelphia, PA 19107United States
The scientific program is available here.
As the MDS Annual Meeting offers a plethora of enlightening sessions, we’ve highlighted a few that might pique your interest in the realm of eye movement research.
Don't miss these insightful sessions!
Therapeutic Plenary Session 1101: Management of Early Parkinson’s Disease
Friday, September 27, 2024
08:00 – 10:00 | Ballroom AB
- Holistic Approach to Management of Early Parkinson’s Disease – Bas Bloem
- Initial Medical Management – Susan Fox
- Medical Management of Motor and Non-Motor Fluctuations – Boemseok Jeon
Plenary Session 3204: Movement Disorders Grand Rounds
Sunday, September 29, 2024
10:30 – 12:30 | Ballroom AB
Jennifer Friedman – Jennifer Goldman – Pichet Termsarasab – Marie Vidailhet
[ANNUAL MUST-SEE] Eye Movements in Movement Disorders
Sunday, September 29, 2024
15:00 – 17:00 | Meeting Room 201 AB, 2nd Level
- The Physiology and Examination of Eye Movements – Vivek Lal
- Eye Movement Disorders in Parkinsonian Syndromes – Diego Kaski
- Eye Movements in Movement Disorders – Ali Hamedani
- Eye Movement Disorders in Cerebellar and Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders – Janet Rucker
Poster's presentation with the latest advances in eye movement research
Saturday, September 28, 2024
13:00 – 15:00 | Poster Hall
Sunday, September 29, 2024
13:00 – 15:00 | Poster Hall
[POSTER 1215 ] Hierarchical Machine Learning Classification of Parkinsonian Disorders using Saccades
Monday, September 30, 2024
13:00 – 15:00 | Poster Hall
[POSTER 1769 ] Linear Mixed-Effect Modelling of Antisaccades in Parkinson’s Disease and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Highlights of Philadelphia
A Life Science Sector
Today, Philadelphia is a major hub for life sciences and healthcare innovation, with:
- Over 85 hospitals and clinics, including leading children’s hospitals
- Many top biomedical research and pharmaceutical companies like GSK, Merck, Johnson & Johnson
- 20% of the workforce employed in healthcare, and 1 in 6 U.S. doctors trained in Philadelphia
- The 3rd highest concentration of research institutions in the U.S
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Exploring Philadelphia
The Franklin Institute – Founded in 1824 to honor Benjamin Franklin, this museum has interactive exhibits on everything from astronomy to sports science. It’s the most visited museum in Pennsylvania.
Take a Stroll along the Delaware River: it provides a peaceful environment to unwind, enjoy nature, and perhaps indulge in some local food offerings
Explore Independence Mall: This area is rich in American history, featuring landmarks such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.
Fairmount Park: One of the largest urban park systems in the U.S., it offers trails, historic mansions, and beautiful landscapes for outdoor enthusiasts
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