April 15th, 2022
12:00 PM Pacific
Do you have questions for DM doctors and therapists? Join a leading medical or research professional for an “Ask-the-Expert” session on Key Neuropsychological Features of DM1. All members of the DM community are welcome to attend and are encouraged to ask questions in advance using this registration form or through the chat during the live Q&A. Click here to register now and submit your questions in advance!
Speakers to include:
Doctor Benjamin Gallais obtained his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Paris 8 in 2010 and received an MDF Research Fellowship in 2016. A clinical psychologist in France, his country of origin, he then completed a postdoctoral internship with the Interdisciplinary Research Group on Neuromuscular Diseases (GRIMN ) in the Saguenay, in order to deepen his knowledge of myotonic dystrophy type 1. Today, his expertise in this neuromuscular disease is recognized internationally. Specialized in health psychology and neuropsychology, Dr. Gallais is interested in the characterization of personality and damage to cognitive functions in neuromuscular diseases, their evolution and their impact on autonomy and social participation. In addition, his work focuses on the consequences of damage to the central nervous system, such as fatigue and motivational disorders. Dr. Gallais joined the ÉCOBES team in 2018.
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