Tweaking DNA Mismatch Repair to Treat Huntington’s Disease and Friedreich Ataxia

Ed Grabczyk, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Location: Via Zoom

For more information or program materials email Ed Grabczyk, Ph.D. at egrabc@lsuhsc.edu

CME Learning Objectives: To gain knowledge and understanding of the:

1. common features of 40 progressive neurological disorders caused by DNA repeat expansion;
2. central role of DNA mismatch repair (MMR) in repeat expansion; and
3. potential of targeting a key MMR enzyme to halt repeat expansion disease progression.

Accreditation: The Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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