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Francisco Cardoso: International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) – President update

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Published Online: Apr 25th 2022

The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) is a professional society of clinicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals, who are interested in Parkinson’s disease, related neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders, hyperkinetic movement disorders, and abnormalities in muscle tone and motor control.

touchNEUROLOGY caught up with the MDS President, Prof. Francisco Cardoso, to discuss the upcoming congress and what to expect. MDS is excited to announce the relaunch of the in-person International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS)® congress in Madrid, Spain, September 15-18, 2022. The event will continue to maintain an online presence, providing opportunities for virtual access to the educational content.

Questions:

  1. Could you tell us a little about the International Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Society (MDS), and its objectives? (0:31)
  2. Could you tell us a little about the re-launch of the in-person MDS congresses taking place later this year, and what this means for delegates? (3:48)
  3. What are you most looking forward to at this year’s International and Pan American congresses? (8:47)

Disclosures: Francisco Cardoso has nothing to disclose in relation to this video interview.

Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media. Interview conducted by Katey Gabrysch.

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