Moving Along newsletter
December 2023 Vol. 27, Issue 4
MDS's quarterly newsletter, providing up-to-date information on new developments in the field of Movement Disorders, as well as MDS announcements and other news.
Second World Movement Disorders Day elevates patient voices
MDS shared the experiences of six people living with movement disorders, reaching more than 7 million people online.
President’s Letter
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New in the Society
New career course brings together key skills and top expert advice
Participants can level up through five key domains to earn a digital badge for completing the program.
Prestigious LEAP leadership program expands into two parts
The basic program will reach a broader audience online, with a smaller group selected for an in-person LEAP Advanced Program.
MDS pilot program improves multidisciplinary care globally
Successful “Train the Trainer” reaches hundreds of health professionals across all four global regions.
Features
My story: Fellow inspired by lack of access to care in Cambodia
Hear how training abroad is preparing a young fellow to bring quality care back to her home country.
My Center: MedicalCenter in Bolivia
Discover how this center uses partnerships and diverse programs to serve a city of more than 3 million.
Events from around the world
MDS course highlights groundbreaking innovations in infusion therapies
Katowice, Poland — Participants gained practical experience managing advanced pump therapies.
Course focuses on advancing treatment in Southern Cone region
Buenos Aires, Argentina — Participants engaged in lively discussions and analysis of real-world cases.
27 European countries represented at prestigious MDS school
Brno, Czech Republic — More than 50 young neurologists joined the MDS-ES School for Young Neurologists.
World Parkinson Congress incorporates broad perspectives from across PD community
Barcelona, Spain — Dr. Jon Stoessl discusses how the conference integrates patient voices and makes the science digestible and relatable for a broad audience.
Researchers across Latin America exchange best practices during LARGE-PD meeting
Cali, Colombia — Partners in the Latin American Research consortium on the Genetics of Parkinson’s Disease convened for the first time.
English + Español
Second Egyptian Conference brings critical education to Africa
Alexandria, Egypt — The event may serve as a model to bring more needed education in the African region.
Member Updates
NEW: Keep up with member changes, passings and more.
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Editorial Board
Moving Along Editor (2019-2024)
Antonio Strafella, MD, PhD, FRCPC
Dr. Strafella is a Professor of Neurology and Krembil-Rossy Chair, in the Neurology Division at Toronto Western Hospital-UHN at the University of Toronto, and is a long standing member of MDS, having served in numerous committee roles within the Society, as well as a former Associate Editor of Movement Disorders.
Catalina Cerquera-Cleves, MD, MSc
Shaimaa El-Jaafary, MD
Anhar Hassan, MD
Prashanth Kukkle, DM
Sergio Rodriguez-Quiroga, MD
Chaewon Shin, MD, PhD
Katarzyna Smilowska, MD, PhD
Indu Subramanian, MD