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Childhood Neuromuscular Disorders

Giannina Gaslini Institute

Main Areas of Interest

The main clinical areas of our group are:

Neuromuscular Disorders (NMD) of children
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) trials
Genetic and Histopathological Diagnosis of childhood NMD
Respiratory assessment and therapy of childhood NMD

Techniques You Will Learn

Diagnostic and Clinical care procedures you will learn during your program here:

Neurological and motor assessment of childhood NMD
Application of dedicated motor scales for neuropathies, myasthenia, spastic paraparesis, muscular dystrophies for clinical history and outcome measures
Planning follow up visits and multidisplinary assessments for NMD
Diagnostic algorithm for differential diagnosis
Indication and interpretation of laboratory investigations (CK, lactacte, other metabolic)
Indication and interpretation of brain, spine and muscle MRI
Knowledge of electrophysiology assessment including nerve conduction and electromyography
Knowledge of genetic tests for NMD (DMD/SMA screening, gene panels, exome sequencing)
Knowledge of neuromuscular pathology (muscle biopsy) including techniques for hereditary myopathy proteins and mitochondrial and immune disorders

Learning and research resources

A dedicated ward (12 beds) with daily activities
2 outpatients clinics for first assessment or NMD patient follow up
weekly day hospital for diagnostic purpose (Wednesday)
5-10 patients a week for DMD and SMA clinical trials
Neurophysiology Laboratory (30 patients a week and records of over 1000 cases)
Genetic Laboratory with DNA and fibroblasts bank (50 patients a week and records of over 5000 cases)
Muscle Pathology Laboratory (2-3 muscle biopsy a week and records of over 2500 cases)

Curriculum

4-12 weeks curriculum

Fellows will be supported to settle down into their new environment (find appropriate accommodation and locate amenities). Desk space will be allocated. Full induction (safety, laboratory practices, personal welfare) will be provided by the University’s designated staff and by myself. I will arrange an initial meeting with the fellow to discuss the objectives of the training.

The fellow will be fully trained to all activities of the Department. They will be able to engage with me (supervisor) and other members of the group in different clinical care and diagnostic procedures. They will also be engaged in clinical research and write a manuscript during their stay depending on their interest.

The fellow will be given the opportunity to actively participate in group meetings and other academic activities within the School and the University, including attending workshops, conferences, e.t. C They will also be encouraged to present their work orally at a group meeting at least once before they complete their visit.

Towards the end of the training, I will have a meeting with the fellow to discuss plans to publish their clinical work (if enough data collected) or disseminate their findings at a future conference.

Throughout the training, any particular challenges or specific requests of a fellow will be fully considered to ensure a responsive, relevant and adequate training plan is developed for them.

Accommodation

Accommodation

Short stays rent are available both in the downtown area (23 miles from hospital) or in the Hospital area (seaside)

Fees and Program Logistics

This program has the following durations available:

Duration	Fee
2 weeks	$875.00
4 weeks	$1,500.00
8 weeks	$2,750.00
12 weeks	$3,750.00

This program allows Merit Applications. This program allows merit-based applications for virtual and onsite clinical and research programs. If you are successfully awarded under this category, Trialect or the host mentor will cover the tuition fee only. All applications will be evaluated based on merit. Due to the high level of competition, the chances of being selected under the merit category are quite limited.

Who Can Apply

Physicians from around the world can apply.

Host Details

Host Name: Prof. Chiara Fiorillo MD, PhD

Affiliation: Giannina Gaslini Institute

Address: Neurologia Pediatrica e Malattie Muscolari; Istituto G.Gaslini; Largo Gaslini 5; 16147, Genova;Italy

Website URL: https://www.gaslini.org/

Disclaimer:It is mandatory that all applicants carry workplace liability insurance, e.g., https://www.protrip-world-liability.com (Erasmus students use this package and typically costs around 5 € per month - please check) in addition to health insurance when you join any of the onsite Trialect partnered fellowships.

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