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International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders ®

Congress

Teaching Course 3304

Huntington's Disease and Other Genetic Choreas

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
14:30 - 16:00 | Conference Room E3, Level 3

In this session, the faculty will discuss the clinical presentations of Huntington's disease and other choreas, the challenges the clinician faces when providing genetic counselling and appraise the symptomatic treatment of genetic choreas.

Chairs:

Francisco Cardoso, Brazil
Carolyn Sue, Australia

Presenters:

Clinical Phenotype
Sergio Rodriguez Quiroga, Argentina

How to Perform Genetic Testing and Counseling

Therapeutic Approaches and Multidisciplinary Care
Samuel Kim, Australia

CSPC Liaison(s):

Francesca Morgante, United Kingdom

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Describe the clinical phenotypes of Huntington’s disease and other genetic choreas
  2. Recognize the challenges of genetic testing and counselling for Huntington's disease and other choreas
  3. Deliver a treatment plan targeting the motor and non-motor symptoms of chorea, including multidisciplinary care

Recommended Audience

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

Education Level

Beginner / Foundational
Intermediate / Experienced