Workshop
Neuromuscular Disorders
Understanding clinical manifestations, laboratory investigations,
molecular and pathological diagnosis of muscle diseases
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May 25, 2026 (Mon.)
๐ 1330โ1650
๐ R201 DE
๐ฅ Moderators: Yung-Ting Kuo (Taiwan) / Ichizo Nishino (Japan)
Workshop Objectives
- Identify appropriate investigations in congenital myopathy.
- Identify appropriate investigations in congenital muscular dystrophy.
- Identify the clinical utility of muscle biopsies.
- Apply new genetic tests for diagnosing hereditary neuromuscular disorders.
Target Audience
- Physicians
- Medical students
- Fellows
- Residents
- Nurses
- Rehabilitation & ancillary therapists
Competencies
Employ evidence-based practice Medical knowledge Patient care & procedural skills Practice-based learning & improvement Professionalism Other health professionals
Programme
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ Moderator: Yung-Ting Kuo (Taiwan) | ||
| 1330โ1400 | What should we know to diagnose mitochondrial disorders? A case-based guide | Jong-Hee Chae (Korea) |
| 1400โ1430 | Congenital myopathy | Carsten Bonnemann (USA) |
| 1430โ1500 | Metabolic myopathy | Wen-Chen Liang (Taiwan) |
| โ Break | 1500โ1520 | ||
| ๐ Moderator: Ichizo Nishino (Japan) | ||
| 1520โ1550 | Basis of muscle pathology and muscle imaging (Lecture) | Ichizo Nishino (Japan) |
| 1550โ1650 | CPC | All speakers |
* The agenda is subject to change by the organizer. (ver. Feb 2026)