16th Annual Fannie & Charles Penikoff Research Symposium (2011)
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Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
UPDATE 10/31/11: Thank you to all who attended the 16th annual Research Symposium. For a DVD of the keynote presentation, please call 1.800.344.4867. ----- The Greater Illinois Chapter invites you and up to two guests to attend the 16th Annual Fannie & Charles Penikoff Research Symposium presented by Teva Pharmaceuticals and Pfizer on Saturday, October 29, 2011. This is a premiere, all-day free event including a keynote presentation, Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis: Current Advances and Future Prospects, by Dr. Benjamin Segal, MD, of the University of Michigan, a presentation on new treatments by Dr. Elizabeth Hartman, MD, a Question & Answer panel on healthcare reform with Ted Thompson, National MS Society Vice President of Federal Government Relations and Jillian Phillips, Chicagoland Organizer for the Campaign for Better Health Care, a health expo sponsored by Walgreen's, a complimentary breakfast, and a complimentary plated luncheon to accompany the Greater Illinois Chapter Annual Meeting* and the Chapter's annual Volunteer Recognition ceremony. We hope you can share this special and informative day with us! Click the blue box at the bottom of this page to register for free (or call 1.800.344.4867 to register by phone.) See the box below to review detailed information to help you decide if this program is right for you. Special Note: The Chapter's 2011 MS Support Volunteer Retreat will take place at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare on Friday, October 28, and Saturday, October 29. If you are an MS support volunteer who is also planning on attending the retreat, you must complete a separate registration for the retreat--we cannot cross-register you. To also register for the retreat, click here or call 1.800.344.4867 and let the telephone representative know that you wish to register for both programs.
Program Agenda: 9:00 a.m. Registration & Complimentary Breakfast, Health Expo Opens | 10:30 a.m. Keynote Address with Dr. Benjamin Segal, MD | Noon Volunteer Recognition Luncheon and Annual Meeting | 1:30 p.m. Breakout Presention by Dr. Elizabeth Hartman, MD | 2:45 p.m. Healthcare Reform Q&A Panel with Ted Thomson and Jillian Phillips | 4:00 p.m. Program Ends Additional sponsorship from:
*The Greater Illinois Chapter will hold its annual membership meeting for the purposes of electing a Board of Trustees, considering the Treasurer’s report on the Chapter's accounts, and any other reports that may be presented. |
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