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Whether you’re a patient, care partner, or simply looking to expand your awareness, our educational resources are designed to offer knowledge and understanding, helping you navigate the complexities of living with multiple system atrophy.
Upcoming Events
Mission MSA Mid-Year Advocacy Update
Wednesday, August 20 at 12:00pm EST
Please join Mission MSA CEO Joe Lindahl and our Washington Representatives, Phil Goglas II and Josh Fein, for our second advocacy webinar of the year on August 20 at 12pm ET. During the webinar, we will recap all of Mission MSA’s advocacy activities from the first half of the year. We will also provide an overview of current events and recent developments on Capitol Hill including the Fiscal Year (FY) 26 appropriations process, budget reconciliation and more.
Speakers:
- Phil Goglas II, Managing Partner at Health and Medicine Counsel
- Josh Fein, Legislative Consultant at Health and Medicine Counsel
- Joe Lindahl, CEO at Mission MSA
Path to a Cure: Charleston 5K
Sunday, September 28 at 1:00pm EST
Join us in Charleston, South Carolina this September for our Path to a Cure: Mission MSA 5K! On Sunday, September 28th, we are hosting an in-person fundraiser to bring our community together for a half day of spreading awareness and creating connections while raising contributions for those affected by multiple system atrophy.
Mission MSA Centers of Excellence: Upcoming Events
Swallowing Training to Prevent Aspiration, Cough, and Pneumonia in Multiple System Atrophy and Parkinson’s Disease
Saturday, August 16 at 9:30am-12:00pm TST
Participants can register by phone or the Google Form link provided in social network groups. No registration fee.
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Educational Seminars: Four sessions will be held by National Taiwan University Hospital between May and December 2025, focusing on topics related to multiple system atrophy (MSA). The seminar schedule is listed below:
Swallowing Training to Prevent Aspiration, Cough, and Pneumonia in Multiple System Atrophy and Parkinson’s Disease
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Click here to download the event flyer.
Register for August Seminar by clicking here.
Fall Prevention and Gait Strategies: Managing Ambulation Risks in Patients with Multiple System Atrophy—Ataxia, Postural Reflex Impairments, and Freezing of Gait
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Genetic Diagnosis of Multiple System Atrophy and Parkinsonism
Saturday, December 28, 2025
A Chinese-language book titled Essential Guidebook of MSA
Scheduled for publication in November 2025.
Special Issue on MSA: A dedicated issue on MSA including the natural course, management of symptoms and signs, updated pharmacological therapy and rehabilitation will be featured in the 37th issue of “Taiwan Parkinson’s Friends Magazine”
A dedicated issue on MSA will be featured in the Taiwan Parkinson’s Friends Magazine, the official publication of the Parkinson Alliance in Taiwan. This biannual magazine distributes 1,800 hard copies across Taiwan to patients with Parkinson’s disease and atypical parkinsonism. The Chief editor of the booklet and magazine is Prof Ruey-Meei (Robin) Wu, Department of Neurology, NTUH.
Scheduled to be published in September 2025.
The speakers of seminars include:
Dr Jeng-Lin Li, Movement disorder specialist in Neurology, Department of Neurology, National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) Jinshan Branch
Yi-Ya Pan, M.S., Speech therapist, NTUH; Prof. Cheng-Ya Huang, physical therapist and professor at Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, National Cheng-Kung University
Dr. Yung-Tsai Chu, M.D., M.S., Movement disorder specialist in Neurology, Department of Neurology, NTUH.
There are no upcoming events hosted by Mission MSA Centers of Excellence at this time. Check back soon!
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