Portland, Ore.
"Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's Disease in the 21st Century," a daylong conference on the history, genetics and treatment of the progressive neurological disorders. It is sponsored by Teva Neuroscience with support from the Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine; and the MS Center of Excellence-West and the Parkinson's Disease Research, Education & Clinical Center, Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
event is geared toward MS and Parkinson's disease medical practitioners.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17.
The Benson Hotel, 309 S.W. Broadway, Portland.
According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, about 400,000 Americans acknowledge having MS, and every week about 200 people are diagnosed. Two to three times as many women as men have the disease.
Registration, including lunch, is $50 per person. Participants qualify for up to 7.0 category 1 continuing medical education credits. For information or to register, call 503 494-7772.