Neurosciences Grand Rounds

Friday, September 22, 2017

8:00 AM-9:00 AM

Topic
Therapeutic Indications for Sigma Chaperones in Neurological Disorders

Hosted By
Drexel Neurosciences Institute

Speaker
James Barrett, PhD, Drexel Neurosciences Institute

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the importance and functional nature of sigma chaperone proteins
• Discuss the potential therapeutic uses of compounds from this pharmacological class
• Characterize the role of sigma-1 compounds in pain and other neurological disorders

Target Audience
DUCoM faculty, all physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, PAs, CRNPs, RNs; all medical specialties

Continuing Medical Education Credits
Drexel University College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement: The Drexel University College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AOA: This program is eligible for 1 credits in Category 2A of the American Osteopathic Association.

Disclosure
Speakers at continuing medical education activities are required to disclose to the audience, any relevant commercial interest (which is any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients). Any conflicts of interest must be resolved prior to the presentation and announced to the audience.

Dr. Barrett has no commercial relationships to disclose.

Contact Information

Kirsten Erwin
kle27@drexel.edu