In collaboration with the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF)
As therapeutic development in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1) continues to advance, healthcare professionals need practical, up-to-date education on diagnosis, management and patient care.
Join Prof. Nicholas Johnson (USA) and Prof. Valeria Sansone (Italy), alongside an international faculty, for a half-day virtual masterclass focused on the real-world challenges of caring for people living with DM1.
What You’ll Learn
- Recognising and diagnosing DM1
- The patient diagnostic journey and lived experience
- Cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal management
- Clinical case discussions and practical learning
- Approved and emerging therapies
Who Should Attend?
Designed for:
- Neurologists
- Neurology residents and fellows
- Neuromuscular specialists
- Allied health professionals involved in DM1 care
- Clinicians looking to build confidence in the diagnosis and management of DM1
Event Details
19 November 2026 Virtual (Zoom)
Global start times:
- 12:00 PM ET (New York)
- 9:00 AM PT (Los Angeles)
- 5:00 PM GMT (London)
- 6:00 PM CET (Paris/Rome)
Register Your Interest
Join healthcare professionals from across North America and beyond for a practical, multidisciplinary learning experience focused on improving care for people living with DM1.




