2018 UC Davis NF/Ras Pathway Clinic Symposium
Presented by the Division of Genomic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
Saturday, April 21, 2018 11:30am - 4:30pm
UC Davis MIND Institute
Join us for a free educational event. We have a wonderful panel of experts in NF/ RASopathy care for adults and children. Invite your family, friends, doctors, teachers, etc.
Meet other local families. Hear talks about genetics, dermatology, neuroscience-oncology, neuropathy, pain management, communication skills, constipation and more!! Ask questions at the "Ask the Doctor" panel
UC Davis MIND Institute (Auditorium)
2825 50th Street
Sacramento, CA 95817
Event Date: Saturday April 21, 2018
Time: 11:30am to 4:30pm
Lunch will be provided
to help us prepare for lunch Please RSVP by April 14th, 2018 (late registrations will be accepted - please register online -lunch may not be included for late registrations)
Parking information: There is a fee for parking in the MIND parking. They do ticket so be sure to place your parking paid slip in your window. There is plenty of "free" parking on the street.
Have additional questions contact NFC by: info@nfcalifornia.org 707-469-0467
Day of event: Maria Powell cell: 661-623-1875 email: maria.powell@nfcalifornia.org
Day of event: Debbie Bell cell: 707-761-4627 email: debble.bell@nfcalifornia.org
Keynote Speaker:
David H. Viskochil, M.D., PhD
Topic: Changing care in Neurofibromatosis with Advent of MEK Inhibitors
Professor of Pediatrics, Director of Clinical Genetics Services and Co-Director of the NF Clinic
Division of Medical Genetics,
University of Utah, Salt Lake City
SHORT SERIES TOPICS:
Dr. Kate Rauen: Introduction to the RASopathies
Dr. David Viskochil: Changing care in Neurofibromatosis with Advent of MEK Inhibitors
Dr. Reuben Antony: Brain tumors
Dr. Suma Shankar: Eye issues
Dr. Maija Kiuru: Skin concerns
Networking, coffee and snack break
Dr. Daphne Say: GI and constipation
Dr. Bill Garcia: Neuropathy, Pain and Physical Therapy
Dr. Heather Thompson: Speech and language
CLOSING EVENT:
“Ask the Doctor” Panel
Sponsored by:
NF California
Sacramento State College of Health & Human Services
The Walker Foundation
UC Davis MIND Institute