There are place still available on the TREAT-NMD Virtual LGMD Masterclass 2021. This masterclass was originally scheduled to be held as an in-person event in Barcelona, but it is now a virtual event and will delivered using our virtual conferencing software.

The event will be co-chaired by Professor Jordi Díaz-Manera, Professor of Neuromuscular Disorders Newcastle University and as Honorary Consultant Clinical Geneticist with the Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Michela Guglieri, MD, a Senior Clinical Lecturer and Consultant Neurologist at Newcastle University and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The programme, spanning 2 days will include 13 webinar lectures with opportunity for Q&A throughout. Day 1 features a range of webinar style sessions on diagnosis, cardiac care and much more. Day 2 features a choice of interactive workshops: Physiotherapy and other Clinical Care Considerations and Exemplary Clinical Cases. In addition to these sessions, delegates will be offered 5 pre-recorded lectures that will be made available in the run up the event as well as reading materials provided by the speakers.

We welcome applications from health care providers from across Europe who diagnose or manage the care of patients with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD), places are however strictly limited therefore we suggest applying early to avoid disappointment.

For further details about the masterclass, see our website, or you can apply for a place here. If you have any questions about the masterclass or any education events at TREAT-NMD, please forward these to: [email protected] .