5th Movement Disorders Clinical Practice (MDCP) Conference
Genetics and Lifestyle in the Movement Disorders Clinic: A Practical Perspective
The MDCP Conference will discuss practical problems that clinicians face in addressing genetic etiology and lifestyle patterns in their routine practice and in their communication with patients and families.
Lübeck, Germany
Sunday, May 10, 14:00 - 17:30
Immediately following the MDS-ES Focused Workshop: "Parkinson's Disease Decoded."
Box lunch provided
There is no fee to register
Registration deadline: April 16, 2026
Schedule
Session 1
| Practical Issues in the Genetic Work-up of Movement Disorders Patients | |
|---|---|
| 14:00-14:20 | Towards increasing cost-effectiveness of genetic testing in movement disorders Enza Maria Valente |
| 14:20-14:40 | Practical tips to interpret genetic reports in movement disorders clinics Katja Lohmann |
| 14:40-15:00 | Genotyping in research settings: how to improve patient participation and information Huw Morris |
| 15:00-15:30 | Discussion |
Break, 15:30-15:45
Session 2
| Practical Issues in the Lifestyle Modification of Movement Disorder Patients | |
|---|---|
| 15:45-16:05 | How to approach diet in the movement disorders clinic Roberto Cilia |
| 16:05-16:25 | How to incorporate physical training and exercise in movement disorders clinics Esther Cubo |
| 16:25-16:45 | How to intervene on social connectivity in movement disorders clinics Margherita Fabbri |
| 16:45-17:10 | Discussion |
| 17:10-17:30 | MDCP Overview Davide Martino |
About the MDCP Conference
The annual MDCP Conference is presented in conjunction with the MDS Regional Congresses. It alternates between MDS regional events, including the PAS Congress in Pan America and AOPMC in Asia and Oceania.
Previous Conference Materials
2025:
Modern Phenomenology in Movement Disorders
2024:
Translating Good Semiology in Effective Research Reporting
2023:
Disparities and Inequities in the Availability of Therapies and Diagnostic Procedures Across Regions of the World
2022:
Unanswered Questions in Clinical Practice and Unmet Clinical Needs in Movement Disorders
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