Baltic School of Neuro-Myology
About the Baltic School
It is our pleasure to announce the 2nd Baltic School of Neuro-Myology that will take place in Riga, Latvia, August 26th-27th 2022. The main theme of this years event is “Limb-girdle muscular dystrophies”. Registration for the event is open here.
The first Baltic School of Neuro-Myology “Metabolic Muscle Disorders”, took place in Riga, Latvia, April 26th-27th 2019 thanks to the organizing committee from France and Sweden. This is the beginning of a new tradition on neuromuscular disorders events. The school was attended by established and young physicians, researchers, therapists and neuropathologists from the Baltic states and Europe. This event invited everyone interested in neuromuscular disorders to increase their knowledge and share experience in all aspects of this issue.
Conference premises
The second Baltic School of Neuro-Myology will take place in Radisson Blu Daugava Hotel, Riga.
We have prepared a short summary of the must-visit destinations in Riga to kindle your curiosity.
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In the case of questions feel free to contact us via email neuroimmunology@inbox.lv.
PROGRAMME
Opening
The historical aspects and classification of LGMD
The practical aspects of NGS data interpretation
Diagnostic imaging in LGMD
Coffee break
Muscle histology and other useful investigations in LGMD
Interactive clinical cases
Lunch
Myogenic tremor
Titinopathies in Estonia
LGMD vs. Pompe disease
Coffee break
Myasthenic syndrome and limb-girdle muscular weakness
Calpainopathies
Dinner
Baltic countries experience and challenges in approach of neuromuscular disorders
Baltic countries experience and challenges in approach of neuromuscular disorders
Baltic countries experience and challenges in approach of neuromuscular disorders
Discussion
Coffee break
Interactive clinical cases
Lunch
Pearls and pitfalls in use of electromyography for Diagnosis of Muscular Dystrophy
Muscle ultrasound in myopathies and muscular dystrophies
EMG and ultrasound in clinical practice
Coffee break
Role of Immunoglobulins in Muscular Dystrophies and Inflammatory Myopathies
Therapeutic advances in neuromuscular diseases (DMD, SMA, others)
Closing remark
Organizing committee
Meet our distinguished team
Lecturers
Secure your ticket now!
Student or Resident ticket 50€
Please note that this ticket is for medical students and residents only!
During registration you will have to provide a document that validates your student/resident status (for instance, student ID card).
Please note that the number of participants is limited.
You can find the answers to the most common questions regarding the registration procedure in the FAQ section.
Location
- Radisson Blu Daugava Hotel
- Kuģu street 24, Riga LV-1048
- neuroimmunology@inbox.lv
- August 26th-27th 2022
