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SMA MasterClass 1 - Module 1


21 Sep 2023 - 22 Sep 2023

This MasterClass is intended for paediatricians, paediatric neurologists, general neurology trainees, consultant neurologists, specialist nurses, therapists and multidisciplinary team members who would like to increase their understanding of SMA and its treatment and management and explore how they can improve their own services.

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This activity has been financially supported by sponsorship from Biogen Idec Limited and Roche Products Limited. The sponsors have had no control over the organisation or educational content this activity.

Module 2: 25 - 26 April 2024

To complete the course delegates must return for Module 2 where they will present their inter-module project/audit to the Academy.

Location

Halifax Hall, Sheffield University Campus
Endcliffe Vale Road
Sheffield
S10 3ER

The SMA MasterClass summarises the solid grounding in SMA diagnosis, treatment and management that is provided at Basecamp, and builds on it - although you don’t have to have attended Basecamp to benefit. The course digs more deeply into specific symptom management, brings to life policy and guidance, and reviews service design and development, all set within the context of patient experiences. If you have a good knowledge of SMA and are looking to broaden your expertise and hone your specialism, this course is for you.

Bringing in the intermodule project for the first time in SMA, delegates will be equipped with relevant knowledge and supported through mentorship to carry out a quality improvement or service development project in their own area, to improve experiences of those affected by SMA.

Intended for those with an existing knowledge of SMA, the course is designed for paediatricians, paediatric neurologists, general neurology trainees, consultant neurologists, specialist nurses, therapists and multidisciplinary team members who would like to increase their understanding of SMA , its treatment and management and explore how they can improve their own services.

Programme

- last updated 13th September 2023

Cost of the course

This course is free to attend. A deposit of £100 is required to secure your place and is refunded on completion of module 2.

Travel and accommodation

Delegates will be responsible for their own travel costs. Accommodation is provided for the night of the MasterClass at both modules for all delegates. Should you require accommodation for the night prior for both meetings, this will be available from £75 and can be booked via the application form.

If you require more information do not hesitate to contact us: events@neurologyacademy.org

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Gold sponsor
Biogen logo

This activity has been financially supported by sponsorship from Biogen Idec Limited and Roche Products Limited. The sponsors have had no control over the organisation or educational content this activity.

Silver sponsor
Roche logo
This activity has been financially supported by sponsorship from Biogen Idec Limited and Roche Products Limited. The sponsors have had no control over the organisation or educational content this activity.
Chairs
Dr Channa Hewamadduma
Consultant neurologist and honorary senior lecturer, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Min Ong
Paediatric neurology consultant, Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Vasantha Gowda
Consultant paediatric neurologist, Evelina London Children's Hospital
Speakers
Portia Thorman
Advocacy lead, Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK
Sue Thomas
Independent healthcare consultant, NHS England Clinical Reference Group Member Neurology, Neurosurgery & Spinal Surgery
Prof Laurent Servais
Professor of Paediatric Neuromuscular Diseases, MDUK Oxford Neuromuscular Centre
Sian Ball
Neuromuscular care advisor, Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Katie Nevin
Clinical specialist physiotherapist in neuromuscular disorders, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield
Susan George
Paediatric neurosciences pharmacist, Sheffield Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Anne-Marie Childs
Consultant paediatric neurologists, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Min Ong
Paediatric neurology consultant, Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Vasantha Gowda
Consultant paediatric neurologist, Evelina London Children's Hospital
Dr Channa Hewamadduma
Consultant neurologist and honorary senior lecturer, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Niranjanan Nirmalananthan
National clinical director for neurology & consultant neurologist, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Mariacristina Scoto
Consultant in neuromuscular translational researcher
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