Multiple Sclerosis Annual Conference Presents the Latest on Diagnosis, Patient Care & Research

The leading educational, training, and networking organization for MS healthcare professionals and researchers, The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) (http://www.mscare.org) announces its 28th Annual Meeting taking place May 28-31, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, TX. In cooperation with the American Committees for the Treatment and Research of Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS©) this is the only event in North America that provides health care professionals, from a wide range of disciplines, with the latest information, treatment advancements, and research in multiple sclerosis.

Conference delegates will learn about cutting edge research findings, the latest clinical advances in the effective comprehensive management of the disease and emerging care issues that will enhance their knowledge and skills. The educational program includes a robust agenda of lectures, workshops, symposia and roundtables and provides CME for physicians as well as continuing education credits for nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, rehabilitation professionals, and social workers. Several independently supported satellite programs will also offer additional accredited learning opportunities in multiple sclerosis.

“Multiple sclerosis presents the health care professional with daily challenges—the variable course of the disease, complex care issues and ensuring optimal care within an evolving healthcare environment,” said June Halper, Chief Executive Officer, CMSC. “Our Annual Meeting will provide the essential elements for their MS toolbox and enhance their knowledge and care to better serve patients, families and colleagues.”

The Annual Meeting focuses on the comprehensive care model and covers: basic and clinical research; disease modifying treatments and new and emerging therapies; epidemiology, genetics, and epigenetics; symptomatic care, immunology and pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis; neuroimaging and biomarkers; rehabilitation; psychosocial issues; multiple sclerosis collaborative care; gender specific concerns; advocacy issues and quality of life strategies.

Highlights of the Annual Meeting include:

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