AANextra AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Monday, April 4, 2022
FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES REUNITED AMONG SEATTLE’S TOP ATTRACTIONS AT GREAT NEURO REUNION After two long years, a large crowd of friends and colleagues from around the world reunited at last night’s Great Neuro Reunion! Attendees gathered for Seattle’s ultimate block party, with unlimited access to world-class attractions like the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) and the Chihuly Garden and Glass. Between taking in art and culture, attendees enjoyed delicious local fare, drinks, and live music. Continued on page 10 u
Most Critical Practice Health Care Equity Issues Outlined in Symposium Examines Today’s Contemporary Disparities Gap Clinical Issues Plenary Inclusion is the reason the AAN was Those interested in issues most critical to practicing neurologists should make their way to Hall 4A this morning between 9:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to hear leading researchers discuss abstracts related to new therapeutic developments, clinical applications of basic and translational research, and innovative technical developments during the Contemporary Clinical Issues Plenary Session. The first three topics will be introduced by presenters followed by a commentary from the discussant. The second half of the session will feature stand-alone talks on various topics. The session will be moderated by AAN Science Committee Member Andrea Harriott, MD, of Massachusetts Continued on page 3 u
founded. To be an organization that is the home for all neurologists. It is what makes us stronger. To support our goal of being a fully inclusive, deliberately diverse, and anti-racist organization and our core values of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Antiracism, and Social Justice (IDEAS), we are excited to share progress and updates with you. In today’s world, the reality is that access to quality health care varies greatly depending on race, gender, socioeconomic status, and many other factors. As part of its ongoing effort to explore ways to eliminate the disparity gap in neurology health care, the Academy will host its second annual Health Care Equity Symposium on
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Make Your Way to Exhibit Hall at 4:00 p.m. for Special Networking Reception
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Aducanumab Is Focus of Today’s Neuroscience in the Clinic Session
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A.B. Baker Award Recipient Addresses ‘Going Back to Basics’
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Meet Publication Editors Monday and Wednesday
