Wilson Disease – Genetic Testing and Emerging Treatments

Date Posted
April 28, 2021

Audience
Primary – Patients and caregivers
Secondary – Clinicians [Wilson Disease, Rare Liver Diseases]

Program
This webinar provides guidance and education on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Wilson Disease. It also touches on the initial signs of Wilson Disease, daily challenges, dietary issues, side effects of disease management and the patient experience. The webinar is designed for Wilson Disease patients and caregivers, and was co-hosted by the Canadian Liver Foundation.

Presenters

• Dr. Nadia Ovchinsky, MD, MBA
  Albert Einstein College of Medicine
  Children’s Hospital at Montefiore
• Dr. Eve Roberts, MD, PhD, FRCPC
  University of King’s College Halifax, NS
• Amy Totte
  Wilson Disease patient
  Manitoba, Canada