Gemelli Hospital | Rome, Italy
This two-day non-promotional educational programme focuses on contemporary multidisciplinary management of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), bringing together neuromuscular specialists for peer-to-peer exchange, practical case discussion and multidisciplinary learning.
Chaired by Professor Eugenio Mercuri at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, the programme explores the SMA patient journey from newborn screening and genetics through to treated phenotypes, respiratory care, bulbar function, nutrition, rehabilitation, orthopaedics, emergency planning, patient perspectives and emerging therapies.
Learn from the Gemelli Hospital SMA multidisciplinary team.
Interactive case discussion and delegate experience sharing.
From newborn screening to long-term treated phenotypes.
Real-world outcomes, monitoring, PROMs and emerging therapies.
The programme addresses practical and evolving areas in SMA care:
Multidisciplinary team roles and responsibilities
SMA patient journey and newborn screening
SMN protein, genetics and screening pathways
Respiratory management and acute care
Bulbar function and nutrition
Real-world treatment outcomes and long-term monitoring
Assessment methods and PROMs
Emerging therapies and clinical trials
Rehabilitation and physiotherapy across the lifespan
Bone health and orthopaedics in the treated era
Emergency care management and planning
Paediatric to adult transition
Professor Eugenio Mercuri is Professor of Paediatric Neurology at the Gemelli Catholic University, Rome. Professor Mercuri is a world-leading expert in neuromuscular disorders, and has played a transformative role in the field of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He served as a lead investigator for the pivotal trials of all three approved SMA therapies and was instrumental in developing essential motor outcome measures, including the HFMSE and CHOP-INTEND. His work on natural history studies and the MDT approach to SMA care remains the gold standard for clinical research and patient care.
Prof. Eugenio Mercuri
Prof. Marika Pane
Prof. Eugenio Mercuri
Dr. Danilo Tiziano
Standards of care for chronic respiratory problems:
• PT
• Acute care
Dr. Federica Trucco
Dr. Roberta Onesimo / Dr. Beatrice Berti
Expectations, long-term monitoring, treatment switching and combination therapies
Prof. Eugenio Mercuri
Lavinia Fanelli
Prof. Eugenio Mercuri
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Prof. Eugenio Mercuri
Lavinia Fanelli
Hip Dysplasia, Scoliosis & Bone Density
Dr. Luca Labianca
Dr. Marco Piastra
Prof. Marika Pane
Nicoletta Madia
How do you currently manage paediatric to adult transition in your country?
Prof. Eugenio Mercuri
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Prof. Eugenio Mercuri
Nicoletta Madia
Prof. Eugenio Mercuri
Spaces are limited for the Rome SMA Peer-to-Peer Exchange 2026.
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Please contact info@pi-healthcare.com with any queries about this event.
Venue: Gemelli Hospital | Rome, Italy