Making Connections: A Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Community Education Symposium

The University of Maryland Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research providers work closely with patients, families and primary care physicians to provide the highest level of long-term care for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other autoimmune neurologic conditions such as neuromyelitis optica (NMO), myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease (MOGAD), and autoimmune encephalitis.


Learn more about the latest research and treatments to manage MS and neuroimmunologic conditions in order to lead an active, productive life at this free, in-person seminar.


Date of Event:

Saturday, September 23, 2023

9:00 am - 12:30 pm

(Registration opens at 8:30 am)


Location:

SMC Campus Center

621 W. Lombard Street

Baltimore, MD 21201


Cost of Event:

FREE

 

AGENDA


8:30 – 9:00    Registration and Breakfast




9:00 – 9:10    Welcome and Introduction



SESSION 1: TREATMENTS AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT


9:10 – 9:30    Modifying the Disease Course: Current and Upcoming Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Therapies


                        Millad Sobhanian, PharmD, BCPS, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Neurology



9:30 – 9:50    Common Misconceptions about MS and Neuroimmunology


                        Sarah Fredrich, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Division of MS and Neuroimmunology



9:50 – 10:05   Management of Neurogenic Bladder Symptoms


                         Madeline Dick-Biascoechea, MD, FACOG, Clin. Asst. Professor of OB/GYN & Reproductive Sciences



10:05 – 10:20 Neurorehabilitation and Spasticity Maagement

    

                          Ty Lai, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Division of Rehabilitation Medicine



10:20 – 10:40    Q & A



10:40 – 10:55    Break



SESSION 2: MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND NEUROIMMUNOLOGY RESEARCH



10:55 – 11:15    Update on MS Research


                            Daniel Harrison, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology, Division of MS and Neuroimmunology



11:15 – 11:35    Update on Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, MOG Antibody Disorder, and Autoimmune Encephalitis Research


                            David Benavides, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Division of MS and Neuroimmunology



11:35 – 11:50    Update on MS Epidemiology in the US


Mitchell Wallin, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology, Division of Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology



11:50 – 11:55    Research Support and Philanthropy


                            Pamela Lambert, Interim Associate Dean for Development



12:00 – 12:20    Q & A




Please be sure to visit the information tables during registration, break, and post-event:



• Pharma Vendors/Sponsors


• National MS Society Navigator Program


• Development Office