International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

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2025 International Congress Topic Suggestions

Please note that the MDS Congress Scientific Program Committee (CSPC) reviews all proposals and may merge overlapping suggestions or modify topic suggestions received. Submission of multiple, slightly different versions of the same proposal is strongly discouraged. You are encouraged to work with colleagues when developing your proposal; however all selections are determined and invited by MDS for approved sessions.

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Submitter Contact Information First Name*
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Institution*
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I am submitting this topic suggestion on behalf of an MDS Study Group, MDS Committee or MDS Taskforce.
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Topic Suggestion Category*

Please choose the approach that best describes this session:

Anatomy & neuropathology
Autonomic nervous system
Case-based studies
Cellular and molecular biology
Clinical examination & phenomenology
Clinical trials
Cognitive functions & neuropsychology
Education
Environment
Epidemiology
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History
Imaging
Molecular biology & biochemistry
Neuropharmacology
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Palliative care
Physiology & pathophysiology
Quality of life
Rating scales
Technology
Telemedicine
Treatment: Other
Treatment: Pharmacological
Treatment: Surgery
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Primary Disease Category*

Please choose the primary disease category for this topic suggestion

Ataxia
Chorea
Cognitive disorders
Drug-induced and other iatrogenic disorders
Dystonia
Functional movement disorders
Gait
Hyperkinetic movement disorders
Movement disorders (multiple / general)
Myoclonus
Parkinson syndromes
Parkinson's disease
Pediatric disorders
Psychiatric disorders
Rare movement disorders
Sleep disorders
Spasticity
Tics & Tourette syndrome
Tremor
Other:

Secondary Disease Category

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Please list 3 keywords that apply to this topic suggestion::
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Keywords Keyword 1*:
Keyword 2:
Keyword 3:

Session Information Session Title*

Proposed Presentations

Lecture 1

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Lecture 2

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Lecture 3
(Note: not all sessions require 3 lectures)

Lecture Title

Session Type*

Please choose 1 session type for this session from the list:

Parallel Sessions: These concurrent sessions provide an in-depth summary of new clinical and basic research findings, state-of-the-art treatment options, and future strategies on a variety of focused topics within the field of Movement Disorders.

Plenary Sessions: These sessions provide an overview of the latest clinical and basic science research findings and state-of-the-art information relating to topics of broad interest within the field of Movement Disorders.

Applied Skills Workshops: These concurrent sessions provide practical illustrations of techniques relevant to the field of Movement Disorders through video examples and faculty demonstrations. Clinical video case submissions will be received from MDS Members to be presented and discussed during select sessions.

Video Sessions: These concurrent sessions focus on video demonstrations to provide an overview of clinical movement disorders.

Proposed Outcomes Upon completion of this proposed session, participants should be able to:

Outcome 1

Outcome 2

Outcome 3

Audience Please indicate if this topic suggestion is focused toward any specific sub-group listed here:

Basic scientists
General neurologists
Non-physician health professionals
Young (early career) neurologists

Session Education Level* Please indicate the education level that would best describe this session:

Beginner/Foundational
Intermediate/Experienced
Advanced/Expert

Please provide a brief rationale for your proposal, and whether it is being submitted on behalf of an MDS Taskforce, MDS Committee, MDS Study Group, or other International Consortium.

STOP! Please review your data carefully as changes cannot be made once your suggestion has been submitted. Thank you.