Save the Date for the 2016 Scientific and Business Meeting
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Philadelphia, PA

ANCDS is proud to announce the 2016 Scientific and Business Meeting on November 16^th, in Philadelphia, PA.  Our theme for this year is Genetics, Ethics, and Management of Cognitive Communicative Disorders in Neurodegenerative Diseases.  The Education and Standards Committee has put together an expert group of individuals to present thought-provoking and challenging insights that will appeal to clinicians and researchers alike.  Our invited speakers will provide updates on neural bases and genetic variants underpinning neurodegenerative diseases, explain research-based intervention techniques for select patients with communication disorders, and discuss ethical and legal considerations.  The goal is to promote ongoing discussions and evidence-based practice related to improving the care and quality of life of patients with neurodegenerative diseases.  We are delighted to welcome you to the City of Brotherly Love and look forward to seeing you at the 2016 ANCDS Scientific and Business Meeting.

Topics and Speakers

Neural Basis for Language Disorders in Primary Progressive Aphasia

• Murray Grossman, MD, EdD; Professor of Neurology, Department of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania

Influence of Genetic Variants on Underlying Neuropathology in Neurodegenerative Disorders

• David Irwin, MD; Assistant Professor of Neurology, Department of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania

Symposium: A Staged Treatment Approach for Primary Progressive Aphasia

• Maya Henry, PhD, CCC-SLP; Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Texas, Austin

Symposium: Training and Maintaining a Lexicon in the Face of Neurodegeneration: Principles of Item Selection for Formal Semantic Therapy

• Jamie Reilly, PhD, CCC-SLP; Associate Professor and Interim Department Chair, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Temple University

Ethics and Legal Concepts in Neurodegenerative Communication Disorders

• Jennifer Horner, PhD, JD, BC-ANCDS; Professor and Associate Dean, College of Health Sciences and Professions, Ohio University
  
  

                        Registration details will be available at the end of August.