Myotonic Dystrophy: One Diagnosis, Many Signs & Symptoms

Myotonic Dystrophy Seminar in Houston -
You're Invited

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, October 4, 2016 for a FREE seminar on myotonic dystrophy

at the Children’s Museum of Houston

Presented by Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital

Myotonic Dystrophy: One Diagnosis, Many Signs and Symptoms will cover how and why myotonic dystrophy
has different symptoms in different age groups, and will include updates on care for children and adults.

Speakers

Lorraine Potocki, M.D., Professor, Department of Molecular and Human Genetics Baylor College of Medicine
Tetsuo Ashizawa, M.D., Director of Neuroscience Research, Department of Neurology Houston Methodist Neurological Institute

The event is free, but registration is required.

Click here to register now or call 832-822-4280 to attend.

Simultaneous translation to Spanish will be provided.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: The Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz, Houston, TX 77004

Light Refreshments will be served

Date(s)

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Myotonic Dystrophy: One Diagnosis, Many Signs & Symptoms

Myotonic Dystrophy Seminar in Houston - You're Invited

Speakers

Event Details

Myotonic Dystrophy Seminar in Houston -
You're Invited