Plenary Session 1101

Hot Topics in Movement Disorders

Friday, February 13, 2026
8:00 - 9:45 | Houston Ballroom

In this session, the faculty will discuss scientific topics with important recent advances; defining and classifying dystonia, recently identified fluid and neuroimaging biomarkers, and updates relating to neuromodulation.

Chairs:

Shilpa Chitnis, USA
Oscar Gershanik, Argentina

Presenters:

Definition and Classification of Dystonia
Joseph Jankovic, USA

State-of-the-Art Biomarkers for Movement Disorders

What’s Hot in Neuromodulation?
Alfonso Fasano, Canada

CSPC Liaisons:

Emilia Gatto, Argentina

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be better able to:

1. Provide an update to the original definition and classification of dystonia to facilitate its clinical recognition and management.
2. Discuss the relevance, specificity, and sensitivity of recently identified fluid and neuroimaging biomarkers focused on Parkinsonisms and Huntington‘s disease.
3. Identify new techniques, indications, and targets for neuromodulation.

Recommended Audience

Clinician / General Neurology
Fellow / Resident / Student
Health Professional (non-physician)
Researcher / Basic Science

Education Level

Beginner / Foundational
Experienced
Expert