Claiming CME Credit To claim CME credit for your participation in the MDS 14th Credit Designation International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement The Movement Disorder Society designates this educational Disorders, International Congress participants must complete activity for a maximum of 35 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. and submit an online CME Request Form. This form will be Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the available beginning June 15. extent of their participation in the activity. Instructions for claiming credit: If you need a Non-CME Certificate of Attendance, please tear • After June 15, visit the MDS Web site. out the Certificate in the back of this Program and write in • Log in after reading the instructions on the page. You will your name. need your International Congress File Number which is located on your name badge or e-mail The Movement Disorder Society has sought accreditation from [email protected]. the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical • Follow the on-screen instructions to claim CME Credit for Education (EACCME) to provide CME activity for medical the sessions you attended. specialists. The EACCME is an institution of the European • You may print your certificate from your home or office, or Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). For more information, save it as a PDF for your records. visit the Web site: www.uems.net. Continuing Medical Education EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical The Movement Disorder Society is accredited by the Association towards the Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA). Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education To convert EACCME credit to AMA PRA category 1 credit, (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for contact the AMA online at www.ama-assn.org. physicians. 2 T14thhe M Internationalovement D Congressisorder S ofoc Parkinson’siety Disease and Movement Disorders Contents Welcome Letter . .2 About MDS . 4 Education Information . 8 Membership Information . 16 International Congress Information Speaker Ready Room Hours . .19 Registration Hours . 19 Poster Sessions Hours . 21 Social Events . .23 Sheraton Floor Plans . .24 Awards Information . 25 CME Information . .30 Program-at-a-Glance . .31 Session Definitions . .32 Scientific Program . .33 Faculty Listing . 56 Corporate Therapeutic Symposia . 60 Exhibitor Information . 63 Exhibitor Directory . 64 Exhibit Hall Floor Plan . .69 Guided Poster Tours Information . 71 Abstract Listing by Topic . 81 1 Welcome Dear Colleagues and Friends, Welcome to Buenos Aires for the 14th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders! We would like to express our gratitude to the large number of our volunteer committees for designing this International Congress including Congress Local Organizing Committee for their hard work in arranging the Congress social events that we are sure you will enjoy. We would especially like to thank the Congress Scientific Program Committee for their hard work and coordination of this superior Scientific Program. The 2010 Scientific Program will incorporate Therapeutic Plenary Sessions, Plenary and Parallel Sessions, Teaching Courses, Video Sessions, Skills Workshops, Guided Poster Tours and Blue Ribbon Highlights. This year’s program features 66 sessions led by over 170 esteemed faculty from around the world. While in Buenos Aires, we hope you not only allot time in your schedule to participate in our detailed program, visit the exhibit and poster areas and attend the social events in the evenings, but also get a chance to see the sights and sounds of what makes Buenos Aires such a unique destination. Thank you for your support of The Movement Disorder Society and welcome to our 14th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. Philip D. Thompson Christopher G. Goetz Oscar Gershanik President, Chair, Co-Chair, The Movement Disorder Society, Congress Scientific Program Committee, Congress Scientific Program Committee, 2009-2011 2009-2011 2010 2 T14thhe M Internationalovement D Congressisorder S ofoc Parkinson’siety Disease and Movement Disorders Acknowledgements The International Congress Oversight Committee of the 14th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders wishes to acknowledge and thank the following companies for their support: PLATINUM LEVEL GOLD LEVEL SILVER LEVEL *These companies are confirmed as of April 15, 2010 3 About MDS The Movement Disorder Society (MDS) is an international, PURPOSE, MISSION AND GOALS professional society of clinicians, scientists and other Purpose: healthcare professionals who are interested in Parkinson’s The objective and mission of the Society shall be to advance disease, related neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental About MDS the neurological sciences pertaining to Movement Disorders; disorders, hyperkinetic movement disorders and abnormalities to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients; to operate in muscle tone and motor control. The spectrum of clinical exclusively for scientific, scholarly and educational purposes; disorders represented by the Society includes, but is not to encourage research; to provide forums, such as medical limited to: journals, scientific symposia and International Congresses, for sharing ideas and for advancing the related clinical and Ataxia scientific disciplines; to encourage interest and participation Blepharospasm in the activities of the Society among healthcare and allied Dysphonia professionals and scientists; and to collaborate with other Dystonic disorders related professional and lay organizations. Gait disorders Huntington’s disease Mission and Goals: Myoclonus To disseminate knowledge about Movement Disorders by: Parkinson’s disease • Providing educational programs for clinicians, scientists and Restless legs syndrome the general public designed to advance scientific and clinical Spasticity knowledge about Movement Disorders; Tardive dyskinesia • Sponsoring congresses and symposia on Movement Tics and Tourette syndrome Disorders; Tremor • Collaborating with other international organizations and lay groups; The Movement Disorder Society (MDS) was founded in 1985 • Publishing journals, videotapes and other collateral materials on the initiative of Professors Stanley Fahn and C. David committed to high scientific standards and peer review. Marsden, whose leadership and vision guided the expansion of clinical expertise and research in this field. The organization To promote research into causes, prevention and treatment of merged in 1988 with the International Medical Society for movement disorders by: Motor Disturbances. • Using the Society’s influence and resources to enhance support for research; • Facilitating the dissemination of information about research; • Encouraging the training of basic and clinical scientists in movement disorders and related disorders. For the purposes of favorably affecting the care of patients with movement disorders, the Society will provide expertise, advice and guidance to: • Regulatory agencies to assist them in the approval process of safe and effective therapeutic interventions; • The public (media) and patient support groups by informing them of new research and therapeutic advances; • Governments to assist them in the development of policies that affect support of research and patient care; • Educational efforts to assist in developing standards of training in the specialty. 4 T14thhe M Internationalovement D Congressisorder S ofoc Parkinson’siety Disease and Movement Disorders About MDS About MDS MDS OFFICERS (2009-2011) President President-Elect Secretary Secretary-Elect Treasurer Treasurer-Elect Past-President Philip Thompson, Günther Deuschl, Matthew Stern, Cynthia Comella, Oscar Gershanik, Nir Giladi, Anthony Lang, Australia Germany USA USA Argentina Israel Canada MDS INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS SCIENTIFIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PROGRAM COMMITTEE Giovanni Abbruzzese, Italy Chair: Christopher Goetz, USA Alim Benabid, France Co-Chair: Oscar Gershanik, Argentina Kailash Bhatia, United Kingdom Roger Barker, United Kingdom David John Burn, United Kingdom Kailash Bhatia, United Kingdom Ryuji Kaji, Japan David John Burn, United Kingdom Irene Litvan, USA Francisco Cardoso, Brazil Serge Przedborski, USA Ted Dawson, USA Cristina Sampaio, Portugal Günther Deuschl, Germany A. Jon Stoessl, Canada Dennis Dickson, USA Giovanni Fabbrini, Italy INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS Susan Fox, Canada OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Thomas Gasser, Germany Chair: Andrew Lees, United Kingdom Etienne Hirsch, France Günther Deuschl, Germany Christine Klein, Germany Oscar Gershanik, Argentina Joachim Krauss, Germany Anthony Lang, Canada Andrew Lees, United Kingdom C. Warren Olanow, USA Irene Litvan, USA Philip Thompson, Australia Pablo Martinez-Martin, Spain Ad-Hoc: Christopher Goetz, USA Marcelo Merello, Argentina Per Odin, Germany Henry Paulson, USA Ronald Pfeiffer, USA Serge Przedborski, USA Kapil Sethi, USA Louis Tan, Singapore Daniel Tarsy, USA Philip Thompson, Australia Marie Vidailhet, France 5 About MDS CONGRESS LOCAL ORGANIZING INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL SOCIETY FOR COMMITTEE MOTOR DISTURBANCES PAST-PRESIDENTS Chair: Oscar Gershanik 1993-1994 C. Warren Olanow, USA About MDS Tomoko Arakaki 1991-1992 Bastian Conrad, Germany José Bueri 1989-1990 Mark Hallett, USA Anabel Chade 1987-1988 Mario Manfredi, Italy Silvia García 1985-1986 C. David Marsden, United Kingdom Nélida Garretto Emilia Gatto MDS INTERNATIONAL SECRETARIAT Rolando Giannaula The Movement Disorder Society