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March 10-13, 2021
View the sessions presented at the 2021 Annual Ataxia Conference below.
We were excited to host the 2021 conference 100% online, broadening the event’s reach and making it accessible to our global community. No masks were required since everyone joined us from the comfort of their own home.
We hope you will enjoy the recordings of the sessions presented at 2021 AAC! Check back frequently. We will add two new sessions each month.
Welcome Reception
Awards Ceremony
AAC Newcomers Session
Exhibitor Showcase
Unraveling Complex Ataxia Cases Through Whole Genome Sequencing
Unraveling Complex Ataxia Cases Through Whole Genome Sequencing
Living and Coping with Ataxia
Research – the Key to Unmasking Ataxia
Gene Therapies for Ataxia 101
Ask a Social Worker – Insurance, Coverage and Navigating Care
New Developments in Cognitive Neuroscience of the Cerebellum
Standards of Clinical Care for Ataxia
10 Basic Financial Steps for Special Needs Caregivers
Single with Ataxia
Married with Ataxia
Movement for Mood and Mental Health – Part 1
Movement for Mood and Mental Health – Part 2
Opportunities to Get Involved with NAF
Below are the topics that were covered in general or breakout sessions.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10
12pm-4pm CST
Welcome & Orientation
AAC Newcomers Session
Newly Diagnosed Session
General Session
Networking Break
Exhibits & Networking
Welcome Reception
THURSDAY, MARCH 11
12pm-4pm CST
Opening Keynote
General Sessions
Networking Break
Exhibitor Spotlight Session
Breakout Sessions
Exhibit Hall Networking
FRIDAY, MARCH 12
12pm-4pm CST
General Sessions
Networking Break
Breakout Sessions
Exhibitor Spotlight Session
Exhibit Hall Networking
SATURDAY, MARCH 13
12pm-5:30pm CST
Birds of a Feather Sessions
Exhibit Hall Networking
Awards Ceremony & Dance Party
NAF invites world-leading Ataxia researchers and physicians to present at AAC. The 2021 Annual Ataxia Conference keynote speaker will be Dr. Susan Perlman, MD. Other speakers to be announced.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Neurologist
UCLA Neurological Services
Pediatric Neurologist
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Certified Genetic Counselor
University of Minnesota
Ride Ataxia Founder and Director
FARA
Ataxia Support Group Leader
National Ataxia Foundation
Ataxia Support Group Leader
National Ataxia Foundation
Ataxia Support Group Leader
National Ataxia Foundation
Clinical Social Worker
University of Michigan Ataxia Center
Research Services Director
National Ataxia Foundation
Community Member
Neurologist
Swedish Neuroscience Institute
Pediatric Neurologist
University of Pennsylvania
Certified Yoga Therapist
Ataxia Support Group Leaders
National Ataxia Foundation
Community Members
Community Member
Public Relations Manager
Novaspace/Spacefest
Executive Director
National Ataxia Foundation
Community Member
Neurologist
Harvard Medical School
Neurologist
University of Michigan Ataxia Center
Program and Services Director
National Ataxia Foundation
Development Director
National Ataxia Foundation
Certified Genetic Counselor
University of Colorado
Community Member
Ataxia Support Group Leader
National Ataxia Foundation
Neurologist
Emory University
Neurologist
University of South Florida
Neurologist
Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute
Thanks to our partners below for their support of 2021 AAC! Stay tuned for announcement of additional partners.
Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at our virtual event? Contact Joel Sutherland at joel@ataxia.org for more information.
When is the next Annual Ataxia Conference?
The Annual Ataxia Conference is held annually. You can find information about upcoming and past events at www.ataxia.org/annual-ataxia-conference/.
I can’t afford to register. Will the content be available after the event?
Registration Scholarships are available to a limited number of eligible persons. If you are diagnosed with Ataxia and want to attend, but cannot pay the registration fee, please apply for a Registration Scholarship. Recordings of some conference content will be made available on our website and YouTube channel after the event.
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