2026 Annual Meeting | C82 - Spinocerebellar and Spastic Ataxias: Diagnosis and Management

Date Sunday 04/19/26

Time 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM CDT Add To Calendar

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program will be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Seminar

Director(s) Matthew R. Burns, MD, PhD

Topic(s) Movement Disorders

Learning Objectives Participants should be able to identify major cerebellar ataxia phenotypes and red flags for acquired causes; apply a stepwise diagnostic approach to differentiate hereditary, immune, metabolic, and toxic ataxias, including rare/unusual syndromes; interpret MRI patterns and targeted lab/genetic tests to select next steps; design an initial management and referral plan, including counseling and symptomatic therapy; and evaluate evidence for emerging ataxia therapies and trials.

CME Available 2.00 CME credits

Core Competencies Medical Knowledge, Practice-based Learning and Improvement

Program Level Advanced

Recommended Audience Fellow, Resident, General Neurologist, Specialist Neurologist, Advanced Practice Provider, Medical Student

Teaching Styles Case-based, Didactic, Audience Participation

Event Timeline
03:30 PM - 04:10 PM CDT	Speaker	Spastic-Ataxias: A Clinical-based Approach Orlando G. Barsottini, MD, PhD
04:10 PM - 04:40 PM CDT	Speaker	Autosomal Dominant Ataxias Matthew R. Burns, MD, PhD
04:40 PM - 05:10 PM CDT	Speaker	Autosomal Recessive Ataxias S H. Subramony, MBBS, FAAN
05:10 PM - 05:30 PM CDT	Speaker	Genetic Testing and Counseling in Ataxias Lee Kugelmann

Faculty Disclosures
S H. Subramony, MBBS, FAAN	Dr. Subramony has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Avidity. Dr. Subramony has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Dyne. Dr. Subramony has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Lupin. Dr. Subramony has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Fallonmedica. Dr. Subramony has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Biogen. Dr. Subramony has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Amicus. Dr. Subramony has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Fulcrum. The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from Reata. The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from Retrotope. The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from Acceleron. The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from Biohaven. The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from Pharnext. The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from Fulcrum. The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from National Ataxia Foundation. The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from Friedreich Ataxia Research Alliance. The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from Muscular Dystrophy Association. The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from Univ of Rochester, MDA. The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from Virginia Commonwealth Univ (FDA, Wyck Foundation)). The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from Children's Hospital, Philadelphia (FDA). The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from Houston Methodist (NIH). The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from NIHR01 AR076060-01A1 . The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from NIH2R42HD089804-04 . The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from NIH R01 AR056973 . The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from FSHD Society. The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from AAVANTI BIO. The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from COHAV FL State Dept of Health. The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from Avidity. The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from PTC. The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from Biohaven. The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from Fulcrum. The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from Vertex. The institution of Dr. Subramony has received research support from Arthrex.
Matthew R. Burns, MD, PhD	The institution of Dr. Burns has received research support from NIH. The institution of Dr. Burns has received research support from Mcknight Brain Institute.
Orlando G. Barsottini, MD, PhD	Dr. Barsottini has nothing to disclose.
Lee Kugelmann	Lee Kugelmann has nothing to disclose.

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