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International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders ®

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Teaching Course 2301

Autoimmune Movement Disorders

Monday, October 6, 2025
14:00 - 15:30 | Room TBD

In this session, the faculty will present current understanding of the etiology and pathophysiology of autoimmune movement disorders, their phenotypic spectrum and diagnostic pitfalls, as well as management strategies.


Chairs:

Bettina Balint, Switzerland
Emilia Gatto, Argentina

Presenters:

Pathophysiology
Amy Quek, Singapore

Clinical Spectrum and Diagnostic Pitfalls
Deepa Dash, Canada

Evidence-Based Management
Maarten Titulaer, Netherlands

CSPC Liaisons:

Pramod Pal, India
Francesca Morgante, United Kingdom

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Discuss the pathophysiology of autoimmune movement disorders, including mechanisms of antibody action
  2. Identify the phenotypic spectrum, the diagnostic process and explain the guidelines for using antigen-specific tests and their associated antibodies
  3. Explore treatment strategies for autoimmune movement disorders, including immunomodulatory therapies, malignancy screening and escalation treatment approaches

Recommended Audience

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

Education Level

Beginner / Foundational
Intermediate / Experienced

Focus

Clinical
Translational