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ForwardHaberfeld Neuromuscular Visiting Professorship 2026
Hypotonic infants and children present a challenge in terms of differential diagnosis. It is important to determine if weakness is present, then work to determine a possible genetic diagnosis for neuromuscular disease.
Our child neurology residents are not exposed often enough to pediatric patients with neuromuscular disorders. The opportunity to develop the skills to make accurate diagnoses is limited as many of these are rare disorders. Despite the rarity of the disorders, a methodical approach to history and physical exam can lead to diagnosis. Many of the patients with neuromuscular disorders will benefit from treatments specific to their diagnosis.
Target Audience
This education program is intended for child neurology physicians, fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and physical therapists.
Learning Objectives
- Identify neuromuscular patterns of weakness through focused clinical examination
- Develop a rational, evidence-based plan for genetic diagnosis in patients with neuromuscular disorders
- Devise a multidisciplinary care plan to optimize outcomes for patients with neuromuscular conditions.
| Friday, March 27, 2026 | |
|---|---|
| 7:30am | Registration & Breakfast |
| 8:00am | Lecture Julie Parsons, MD |
| 9:00am | Patient Presentation 1 Julie Parsons, MD |
| 9:45am | Break |
| 10:00am | Parents of a young man with DMD who passed away discuss life and death in the setting of a chronic neuromuscular disease |
| 10:45am | 7-year-old boy with SMA with experience navigating the unknowns of cutting edge new therapies |
| 11:30am | Lunch Break |
| 12:15pm | Research Presentations Molly McCoy, MD, Karina Rivera, MD & Anya Venezia, MD |
| 1:15pm | 2-year-old boy with congenital myotonic dystrophy |
| 2:00pm | 11-year-old boy with SMA and his family discuss life with a neuromuscular condition |
| 2:45pm | Break |
| 3:00pm | 22-year-old young man with SMA with experience navigating treatment decisions, college, and transition to adult care |
| 3:45pm | Wrap-up and Questions |
*Schedule subject to change
Please note this event is in-person only without a virtual attendance option.
Planning Committee
Julie Parsons, MD
Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and Neurology
Children's Hospital Colorado
Melissa Wright, MD
Children's Hospital Colorado
Hattie Foster
Children's Hospital Colorado
Laura Konopka
Program Operations Manager, NeuroScience Institute
Children's Hospital Colorado
Priscilla Harlan
Senior Administrative Professional, NeuroScience Institute
Children's Hospital Colorado
Disclosures
Planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
Medical
Children’s Hospital Colorado is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Children’s Hospital Colorado designates this Live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Others
A general certificate of attendance will be available after the completion of the online evaluation. Claim only credit commensurate of your conference attendance.
*Credit hours subject to change as schedule is finalized.
Available Credit
- 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 5.25 Attendance
- 5.25 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™