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Parallel Session 3408

Update on Tic and Tourette’s: From Animal Models to Patient Care

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
16:30 - 18:00 | Room TBD

This session will provide a critical update on the new definition and classification of tic disorders. Updates on the pathophysiology and treatment of tic disorders will be discussed.


Chairs:

Joseph Jankovic, USA
Davide Martino, Canada

Presenters:

Towards a New Definition and Classification of Tic Disorders
Irene Malaty, USA

Pathophysiology of Tics: Recent Advances
Kara Johnson, USA

Advances in the Treatment of Tics
Russell Dale, Australia

CSPC Liaisons:

Davide Martino, Canada

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Discuss the new definition and classification of tic disorders, as well as the core and secondary clinical features that characterize tic disorders
  2. Discuss recent advances in the pathophysiology of tic disorders from preclinical models and human studies and their translational impact on therapeutics
  3. Discuss recent impactful advances in the therapeutic approach to tics

Recommended Audience

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

Education Level

Advanced / Expert
Beginner / Foundational
Intermediate / Experienced

Focus

Clinical
Translational