Announcing the 2016 MSA Coalition Conference for Patients and Families

When: October 14 - 15, 2016 
Where: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA 
Register now and get your FREE ticket at 
Http://www.MultipleSystemAtrophy.org

Tentative Conference Schedule

Many thanks to this year’s medical host, David Houghton, M.D. and his team at Ochsner Health System!

Friday, October 14

12:00 p.m. Registration 
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Exhibits 
1:00 – 3:45 p.m. Practical Strategies & Planning for Living With MSA

Patient & Caregiver Seminars

It Takes a Village – a practical and inspirational discussion about the MSA care team from a caregiver’s perspective. 
Living with MSA– an allied health team addresses effective therapies for MSA patients. 
Practical Planning for Life with MSA – financial planning and long-term care considerations for MSA families. 
Confronting End of Life Issues/Brain Donation – advance plans for palliative care and brain donations. 
**There will be two offerings during several time slots, with some repetition of sessions. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend three of the four sessions.

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Patient & Caregiver Reception & Dinner

Dinner Keynote & MSA Candle Lighting Ceremony

Saturday, October 15

7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration & Breakfast 
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Welcome – Judy Biedenharn, MSA Coalition President 
Opening Remarks – D. Houghton, M.D. Host Physician, Ochsner Health System 
Keynote Presentation & MSA Overview 
10:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions

Beginning the MSA Journey – intended for those diagnosed within 0 – 2 years 
Living with Advanced MSA –intended for those diagnosed over 2 years ago 
About the Global MSA Registry –research update & how to participate 
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch – Business Report 
2:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Research Updates – overview & directions 
3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closing Remarks 
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Patient & Caregiver Support Groups