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Helius Medical Technologies, Inc.’s Dr. Antonella Favit-Van Pelt to Present at 4th International Brain Stimulation Conference on December 9
Dr. Favit-Van Pelt will present research that led to the FDA authorization of translingual nerve stimulation for gait disturbance in multiple sclerosis
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[{"type":"text","content":"Dr. Favit-Van Pelt will present research that led to the FDA authorization of translingual nerve stimulation for gait disturbance in multiple sclerosis\nNEWTOWN, Pa., Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSDT) (“Helius” or the “Company”), a neurotech company focused on neurological wellness, today announced that Chief Medical Officer Antonella Favit-Van Pelt, M.D., Ph.D. will be presenting at the 4th International Brain Stimulation Conference, taking place December 6 - 9 in Charleston, S.C. The conference is organized by Elsevier, a global leader in information and analytics, and brings together experts in the field of brain stimulation across a wide range of disciplines. Alongside three other key opinion leader clinicians, Dr. Favit-Van Pelt will be part of a Thursday symposium titled “Recently authorized by the FDA—Novel Brain Stimulation treatments coming to a clinic near you.” During the session, Dr. Favit-Van Pelt will introduce the research that led to the FDA authorization of translingual nerve stimulation for gait disturbance in multiple sclerosis in a presentation titled “Portable neuromodulation stimulator (PoNS) device therapy improves gait function in patients with multiple sclerosis.” Helius received marketing authorization for the use of PoNS in the treatment of gait deficit due to mild-to-moderate symptoms of MS in March 2021 and, in August 2021, received Breakthrough Designation for the treatment of dynamic gait and balance deficits resulting from a stroke. Dr. Favit-Van Pelt’s co-panelists will include Dr. Gregory Sahlem of Stanford University, Dr. Abraham Zangen of Ben-Gurion University in Israel, and Dr. Teresa Kimberley of MGH Institute of Health Professions. The symposium will run from 1:30 to 3:30 PM, eastern standard time. About Antonella Favit-Van Pelt, MD, PhD Dr. Favit-Van Pelt is a rare disease expert and pioneer in the field of applied theragnostics for the development of disease-modifying treatments. A board-certified neurologist, she holds a PhD in Pharmacology and has more than 20 years of drug development expertise in the pharmaceutical industry and academia. She started her clinical practice activity in 1994 with specialist clinics in Europe where she continues as a specialist consultant managing patients with movement disorders and rare neuromuscular disord...