SEPT 2-3 ♦ ORLANDO, FL

2

DAYS OF CONFERENCE

25

YEARS OF PPA

3000+

MEMBERS WORLDWIDE

Connect With People Just Like You

When you connect with other Periodic Paralysis patients, you'll create lifelong friendships and never feel alone again.

Meet Experts And Doctors

This is your best opportunity to speak directly to real experts and doctors who are working every day to find the answers we all seek.

Make Memories To Last A Lifetime

Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience to create lasting connections and learn more about Periodic Paralysis than ever before.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Saturday

10:00 AM - 5 PM: CONFERENCE

6 PM - 8 PM: STRONGBRIDGE DINNER PROGRAM

sunday

8:30 AM - 1 PM: DOCTOR Q+A

We will begin Covid Testing on Saturday morning prior to the start of the conference. You will receive a link to schedule your no-cost-to-you, rapid nasal test between 7 AM – 10 AM. Once you receive a negative test, you will be able to enter the conference.

Sunday is Halloween. We encourage EVERYONE to dress in costume for the day!

MEET THE DOCTORS

Stephen Cannon, MD, PhD.

Dr. Cannon is a recognized authority on channelopathies and neuromuscular disorders. His contributions to this and related fields include numerous articles, and book chapters, and a commitment to education, clinical practice, and research.

William Harr DNP, CRNA

William Harr DNP, CRNA graduated from the University of Cincinnati in December 2001 with a Master of Nursing degree in Anesthesia and became a Board-Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in February of 2002. Dr. Harr has spent most of his career serving the rural communities of western Ohio. In 2021, Dr. Harr completed the Doctor of Nursing Practice at Lourdes University where he has dedicated his time and research to anesthesia safety for patients who have Periodic Paralysis. In recognition for his research, Dr. Harr received the Lourdes University College of Nursing Practice Leadership award and was one of the featured speakers for the Periodic Paralysis Conference in 2021.

Miguel Chuquilin Arista, MD, FAAN

Dr. Chuquilin is board-certified in neurology, neuromuscular medicine and electrodiagnostic medicine. At the University of Florida, he currently serves as the Neurology Clerkship and Neuromuscular Fellowship Director.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will you be able to regulate the temperature of the room?

The temperature of the room will be set at 70 degrees. Please dress accordingly for your comfort level. Blankets will be provided for those that need them.

Will there be emergency personnel available to help?

Yes! First responders are there during the duration of the conference.

Organizers & Sponsors

The PPA believes in the power of connection. We work with partners in the patient community and any industry who share the same goal of researching, identifying, treating, and curing Primary Periodic Paralysis.