Join Ask The Expert Virtual Meeting 

The virtual meeting with support groups will take place on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, from 3-4 PM.

The expert speaker for this event is Dr. Lorraine Purino, a clinical researcher with extensive experience in neurological disorders.

Dr. Purino is a compassionate Neurologist who is highly trained, has extensive experience and devotes time to give back to her community. Initially, she worked her way through college caring for mentally challenged children and adults. She received her bachelors degree in Biology, Psychology and Pre-Med at Boston College, her Doctorate of Medicine degree at Wayne State University in Michigan, and completed her Internal Medicine internship and Neurology residency at Veterans Administration-Wadsworth, an affiliate of UCLA. Dr. Purino completed a Fellowship in Neuromuscular Diseases at UCLA where she participated in a research study for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). She attended the J. Kiffin Penry Mini-Fellowship in Epilepsy at Wake Forest University. Dr. Purino is triple board-certified and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Neurology with special qualifications in Neuromuscular diseases. She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.

Dr. Purino is a sub-specialist in Neuromuscular diseases, which involves the nerves and muscles. As a partner physician at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Woodland Hills, she was the Neuromuscular specialist for all Southern California Kaiser Permanente patients with conditions such as Myasthenia Gravis, Guillain Barre Syndrome, ALS, and Neuropathy. She also operated a specialized Botox clinic to treat diseases such as Torticollis, Dystonia, or intractable spasms due to Stroke or Multiple Sclerosis.

Dr. Purino has been recognized for her clinical acumen, receiving both the “Outstanding Physician Award” and the “Annual Merit Award” at Kaiser Permanente. Dr. Purino joined a private five-neurologist practice, the largest in the western U.S. solely devoted to consultations and testing for disorders of the nerves and muscles. With this experience, she has performed more than 11,000 consultations and electrical nerve and muscle studies (EMGs).

Dr. Purino has extensive experience as a caring Neurologist for over 20 years serving the Los Angeles area in academic settings, private practices and in HMO communities. She has broad experience and has evaluated all Neurology conditions such as Headache, Chronic Pain, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer's Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis. 

During the virtual meeting with support groups, Dr. Lorraine Purino will discuss a range of topics related to Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis. Here's a breakdown of the specific topics that will be covered:

• Clinical research benefits: Dr. Purino will highlight the benefits of clinical research and how it can improve our understanding of these neurological disorders.

• PD Disease Course: Dr. Purino will discuss the disease course of Parkinson's Disease, including the different stages of the disease and how it progresses over time.

• Symptomatic treatments of PD: Dr. Purino will share insights on the available symptomatic treatments for Parkinson's Disease, such as medications, physical therapy, and surgical options.

• Current Research Efforts for PD: Dr. Purino will provide an update on the latest research efforts for Parkinson's Disease, including ongoing clinical trials and potential future treatments.

• Pathogenesis and hallmark of AD: Dr. Purino will delve into the pathogenesis and hallmark of Alzheimer's Disease, including the brain changes that occur in the disease.

• Treatment of AD: Dr. Purino will discuss the available treatment options for Alzheimer's Disease, such as medications and lifestyle modifications.

• Research Efforts for AD: Dr. Purino will provide an update on the latest research efforts for Alzheimer's Disease, including ongoing clinical trials and potential future treatments.

• Multiple Sclerosis Disease Process: Dr. Purino will share insights on the disease process of Multiple Sclerosis, including how it affects the nervous system and the different types of the disease.

• Treatment of MS: Dr. Purino will discuss the available treatment options for Multiple Sclerosis, such as medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle modifications.

• Research Efforts for MS: Dr. Purino will provide an update on the latest research efforts for Multiple Sclerosis, including ongoing clinical trials and potential future treatments.

 This is an excellent opportunity to Ask The Expert and receive invaluable insights from a leading clinical researcher in the field.