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Regional Research Symposium 2013

Date:
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Address: Par-a-Dice Hotel
Par-a-Dice Hotel
21 Blackjack Boulevard
East Peoria, IL 61611
United States

The Greater Illinois Chapter invites you to attend a free, half-day symposium featuring top researchers with the latest news about MS research on Saturday, August 24, at Paradice Hotel in East Peoria.

This is a morning event, and a complimentary breakfast buffet will be provided. The program will include a keynote update on Sleep Disorders by David W. Brandes, MS, MD, FAAN,, MSCS, a presentation on merging  immunology and nanoscience for developing new therapies for MS by Dr. Steve Miller, Northwestern University.

Click the BLUE BOX box at the bottom of this page to register for free (or call 1.800.344.4867 to register by phone.) See below to review detailed information to help you decide if this program is right for you.

What: Regional Research Symposium 2013

When: Saturday, August 24 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Par-a-Dice Hotel, 21 Blackjack Boulevard, East Peoria, IL 61611
 
Directions:   Use Google Maps to create personalized directions. Free parking site.
 
Cost: Free
 

AGENDA: 

  • 9 - 9:30 a.m. Check-in, breakfast buffet, communty resource table browsing
  • 9:30 a.m. Welcome & Announcements, Greater Illinois Chapter Staff
  • 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Keynote: "Sleep Disorders in MS" by David W. Brandes, MS, MD, FAAN, MSCS
  • 10:45 - 11:00 a.m. Break
  • 11:00 a.m. - Noon  Keynote:  "Merging Immunology and Nanoscience for Development of a New Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis" by Dr. Steven Miller, Northwestern University
  • Noon - 12:15 p.m. Break
  • 12:15 p.m - 1:00 p.m. Additional Questions & Program Closing, Greater Illinois Chapter Staff

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