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132015 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
May 27 - 30, 2015 • Indianapolis, Indiana
Conference Program
JW MARRIOTT HOTEL INDIANA CONVENTION CENTER
Wednesday, May 27, 2015Time Title Track Chairperson/Speakers Roomom
8:30 am – 7:00 pm Registration
CMSC Committees and Projects Meetings8:30 am – 10:00 am ÐContinuing Professional Education Committee Corey C. Ford, MD, PhD
Colleen Harris, MN, MSCN106
8:30 am – 10:00 am Ð International Organization of MS Rehabilitation Therapists (IOMSRT) Nancy Lowenstein, MS OTR, BCPR
105
8:30 am – 10:00 am ÐResearch Committee Stephen S. Kamin, MD 10710:00 am – 11:30 am Independently Supported Symposium (#1)
Understanding the Evolution of MS Care: Optimizing Therapeutic Decision Making
This activity is sponsored by Medical Learning Institute Inc.
This activity is supported by educational grants from Genzyme, a Sanofi company, and Teva Pharmaceuticals.
White River Ballroom
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9:45 am-10:00 am ÐRegistration10:00 am-10:05 am Ð Introduction to Program/Overview Patricia K. Coyle, MD, Chair
10:05 am-10:20 am ÐCurrent Therapeutic Approach
A. General Principles Patricia Coyle, MD
B. Oral Therapies Scott Newsome, DO
C. Parenterals Guy Buckle, MD, MPH
10:20 am-10:35 am ÐPipeline Update
A. Current RRMS Trials Guy Buckle, MD, MPH
B. Current Progressive MS Trials Patricia K. Coyle, MD
C. Current CNS Repair Trials Scott Newsome, DO
10:35 am-10:50 am ÐProvocative Questions Panel Patricia K. Coyle, MD, Facilitator
10:50 am-11:20 am ÐCase Discussions
A. Case 1 Initiating Therapy Scott Newsome, DO
B. Case 2 Monitoring Therapy Guy Buckle, MD, MPH
C. Case 3 Transition to SPMS Patricia K. Coyle, MD
11:20 am-11:30 am Ð Summary/Q&A Patricia K. Coyle, MD
11:30 am – 1:00 pm Opening Ceremony and Luncheon White River Ballroom
A-F12:15 pm – 1:00 pm Opening Lecture: MS, Cannabis and Cognitive Dysfunction: Insights
from Brain ImagingSC Anthony Feinstein, MD, PhD White River
Ballroom A-F
CLINICAL COURSES1:15 pm – 2:45 pm 1 Cognitive Rehabilitation in MS: Part I CG John DeLuca, PhD, Chair 204-205
1:15 pm – 2:00 pm ÐCognitive Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis: It’s ready for Practice John DeLuca, PhD
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm ÐWhat the Clinician Needs to Know about Reviewing the Cognitive Literature
Joshua D. Sandry, PhD
1:15 pm – 2:45 pm 2 What Neurologists Need to Know About Infections: Part I DX Patricia K. Coyle, MD, Chair 201-203
1:15 pm – 2:00 pm ÐPML and MS: Update Joseph R. Berger, MD
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm ÐLyme Disease and MS: Fact and Fiction Patricia K. Coyle, MD
Wednesday, May 27
2015 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
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1:15 pm – 2:45 pm 3 Applying the 2013 Clinical Course MS Revisions in Practice DX Fred D. Lublin, MD, FAAN, FANA, Chair
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1:15 pm – 1:40 pm ÐUnderstanding the New Classification and Its Implications Fred D. Lublin, MD, FAAN, FANA
1:40 pm – 2:05 pm ÐRole of MRI in the New Classification John A. Lincoln, MD, PhD
2:05 pm – 2:30 pm ÐUsing the MS Clinical Course Descriptions in Clinical Practice Mark Tullman, MD
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm ÐQ & A Panel
1:15 pm – 2:45 pm 4 Sexuality and Intimacy: The Team Approach: Part I CG Frederick Foley, PhD, ChairMegan Regina Weigel, DNP, ARNP-C, MSCN
103-104
1:15 pm – 2:45 pm 5 Clinical Neuroanatomy of the Brain and Spinal Cord: Part I SC Aliza Ben-Zacharia, DrNP, ANP-BC, MSCN, Co-ChairStephen Krieger, MD, Co-Chair
101-102
1:15 pm – 2:45 pm 6 Immunology for the Non-Immunologist: Part I SC Kathleen Costello, MS, ANP-BC, MSCN, Chair
White River Ballroom
G-H1:15 pm – 1:55 pm ÐHow Does the Immune System Protect Us? Kathleen Costello, MS, ANP-BC, MSCN
1:55 pm – 2:35 pm ÐWhat Goes Wrong in MS and What is the Immunological Basis for the Risks and Benefits of Current DMTs
Scott D. Newsome, DO
2:35 pm – 2:45 pm ÐQ & A Panel
Clinical Courses: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm 7 Cognitive Rehabilitation in MS: Part II CG John DeLuca, PhD, Chair 204-205
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Ð Innovative Cognitive Assessments and Treatment in MS: Practical Applications
Yael Goverover, PhD, OTR
3:45 pm – 4:30 pm Ð Incorporating Evidence-based Approaches in Treating Processing Speed and Memory Deficits in MS into the Clinic
Nancy Moore, MA
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm 8 What Neurologists Need to Know About Infections: Part II DX Patricia K. Coyle, MD, Chair 201-203
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm ÐHerpes Infection and MS Therapies: What the Practicing Neurologist Needs to Know
Edward J. Fox, MD, PhD
3:45 pm – 4:30 pm ÐVaccines and MS: Update Patricia K. Coyle, MD
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm 9 2015 Update: MRI Guidelines in MS DX Anthony Traboulsee, MD, Co-ChairDavid Li, MD, Co-Chair
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3:00 pm – 3:15 pm ÐRevised Standardized MRI Protocol for the Diagnosis and Follow-up of MS
David Li, MD
3:15 pm – 3:20 pm ÐQ & A David Li, MD
3:20 pm – 3:40 pm ÐClinical Guidelines: Establishing the Diagnosis of MS Anthony Traboulsee, MD
3:40 pm – 3:50 pm ÐQ & A Anthony Traboulsee, MD
3:50 pm – 4:10 pm ÐClinical Guidelines: Ongoing Monitoring of MS Patients with MRI Scott D. Newsome, DO
4:10 pm – 4:20 pm ÐQ & A Scott D. Newsome, DO
4:20 pm – 4:30 pm ÐCase Examples and Discussion Panel
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm 10 Sexuality and Intimacy: The Team Approach: Part II CG Frederick Foley, PhD, ChairMegan Regina Weigel, DNP, ARNP-C, MSCN
103-104
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm 11 Clinical Neuroanatomy of the Brain and Spinal Cord: Part II SC Aliza Ben-Zacharia, DrNP, ANP-BC, MSCN, Co-ChairStephen Krieger, MD, Co-Chair
101-102
Wednesday, May 27
152015 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
May 27 - 30, 2015 • Indianapolis, Indiana
Conference Program
JW MARRIOTT HOTEL INDIANA CONVENTION CENTER
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm 12 Immunology for the Non-Immunologist: Part II SC Kathleen Costello, MS, ANP-BC, MSCN
White River Ballroom
C- D3:00 pm – 3:40 pm ÐMS 2015: What is our Current Understanding of Immune Pathology in MS and How Will This Impact Future Treatments?
Suhayl Dhib-Jalbut, MD
3:40 pm – 4:20 pm ÐWhat is the Role of Gut Inflammation in Autoimmune Conditions? Pavan Bhargava, MD
4:20 pm – 4:30 pm ÐQ & A Panel
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm 13 Writing for Publication SK Francois Bethoux, MD, Chair 309-310
3:00 pm – 3:20 pm ÐManuscript Preparation Francois Bethoux, MD
3:20 pm – 3:40 pm ÐManuscript Submission and the Peer Review Maria Stadtler, CCRP
3:40 pm – 4:00 pm ÐThe Editorial Production Process After Manuscript Acceptance Annette Theuring, MA
4:00 pm – 4:20 pm ÐEthical and Responsible Publishing Marcia Finlayson, PhD
4:20 pm – 4:30 pm ÐQ & A Panel
4:45 pm – 6:15 pm Independently Supported Symposium (#2)
Tried-and-True vs. New: Weighing Your MS Treatment Options
Provided by Medscape
Supported by EMD Serono
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4:15 pm–4:45 pm ÐRegistration and Light Refreshments4:45 pm–4:55 pm ÐWelcome and Introduction Stephen Krieger, MD (Moderator)
4:55 pm–5:15 pm ÐOptions for Treating the Patient With Clinically Isolated Syndrome Jacqueline T. Bernard, MD
5:15 pm–5:35 pm ÐOptions for Treating the Patient With Relapsing-Remitting MS Michael K. Racke, MD
5:35 pm–5:55 pm ÐContinuing and Sustaining Care Marie A. Namey APRN, MSCN
5:55 pm–6:10 pm Ð Faculty Discussion/Q&A6:10 pm–6:15 pm ÐConcluding Remarks Stephen Krieger, MD
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open JW Grand Ballroom
6:15 pm – 8:00 pm Opening Reception in Exhibit Hall
Informational and Networking Dinners:8:00 pm – 9:30 pm ÐMeet the Professor: Using Social-media to Manage and Research MS CC Gavin Giovannoni, MBBCh, PhD Sagamore 38:00 pm – 9:30 pm Ð International Organization of MS Nurses (IOMSN) Sagamore 48:00 pm – 9:30 pm Ð International Organization of MS Rehabilitation Therapists (IOMSRT) Sagamore 28:00 pm – 9:30 pm ÐMS Mental Health Professionals (MS/MHP) 2018:00 pm – 9:30 pm ÐMS Coalition Sagamore 19:30 pm VA MS Centers of Excellence East and West and VA Special Interest Group (VA
SIG) ReceptionSagamore
Lobby (External
Hall)9:30 pm First Time Attendee and Meet the IJMSC Editor Reception Sagamore
Lobby (End Hall)
Wednesday, May 27
2015 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
May 27 - 30, 2015 • Indianapolis, Indiana16
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Thursday, May 28, 2015Time Title Track Chairperson/Speakers RRoom7:00 am – 7:00 pm Registration7:00 am – 8:00 am Independently Supported Symposium (#3)
Practical Strategies for Improving Outcomes in Diverse MS Populations
This activity is jointly provided by Mount Sinai Health System Hospitals: Mount Sinai Beth Israel and Scientiae, LLC.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Biogen.
White River Ballroom G-I
7:00 am – 7:05 am ÐWelcome and Introduction Aaron Miller, MD, Moderator
7:05 am – 7:15 am ÐTrends in the Epidemiology of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Aliza Ben-Zacharia, DrNP
7:15 am – 7:35 am Ð Special Considerations in African-American and Hispanic Populations with MS
Bruce Cree, MD, PhD
7:35 am – 7:50 am ÐHow Do We Customize Therapy, Improve Adherence, and Enhance Quality of Life for These Patients With MS?
Mary D. Hughes, MD
7:50 am – 8:00 am Ð Interactive Panel Discussion and Closing Remarks Aaron Miller, MD, Moderator
7:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast8:00 am – 8:45 am Presidential Lecture: Epigenetic Factors in the Gut Microbiome SC Howard L. Weiner, MD White River
Ballroom E-F
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Core Concepts for the MS Nursing Clinician RN Colleen Harris, MN, MSCN, Chair
White River Ballroom A-B9:00 am – 9:45 am ÐHealth Care Leadership Colleen Harris, MN, MSCN
9:45 am – 10:30 am ÐAdvocacy/Adherence Megan Regina Weigel, DNP, ARNP-c, MSCN
10:30 am – 10:45 am ÐBreak10:45 am – 11:30 am Ð Scholarly Inquiry/Nursing Research Marijean Buhse, PhD, RN, NP-C,
MSCN
11:30 am – 12:00 pm ÐQ & A Panel
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Fundamentals of MS Care: Part I CC Constance B. Easterling, RN, MSN, ARNP, MSCN, Chair
Sagamore 2
9:00 am – 9:10 am ÐWelcome and Overview of Program Constance B. Easterling, RN, MSN, ARNP, MSCN
9:10 am – 9:50 am ÐHistory of Multiple Sclerosis Thomas J. Murray, MD, FRCP(C), MACP
9:50 am – 10:30 am ÐNature of MS: Epidemiology, Immunology, Pathophysiology, Characteristics and Natural History
John R. Rinker, II, MD
10:30 am – 10:40 am ÐBreak10:40 am – 11:20 am ÐPrimary Progressive MS: Diagnosis, Clinical Course and Long-term
ManagementPatricia K. Coyle, MD
11:20 am – 12:00 pm ÐMRI in Differential Diagnosis Jill Conway, MD
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Current Topics and Trends in MS Rehabilitation: Part 1 RH Patricia Bobryk, MHS, PT, MSCS, ATP, Chair
Sagamore 1
9:00 am – 10:30 am ÐHighlights from the 4th International Symposium on Gait and Balance in MS: The Role of Cognition
Kathy Zackowski, OT, PhD, MSCS
Michelle Cameron, MD, PT
10:30 am – 10:45 am ÐBreak10:45 am – 12:00 pm ÐNutrition and the Immune System: Are We Missing Something? Lacey Bromley, PT, DPT, NCS,
MSCS
Thursday, May 28
172015 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
May 27 - 30, 2015 • Indianapolis, Indiana
Conference Program
JW MARRIOTT HOTEL INDIANA CONVENTION CENTER
Symposia:9:00 am – 12:00 pm 1 Neuromyelitis Optica and Other CNS Demyelinating Diseases DX Brian G. Weinshenker, MD, Chair White River
Ballroom C-D
9:00 am – 9:20 am Ð Scope of the Problem: Definitions and Overlap Brian G. Weinshenker, MD
9:20 am – 10:00 am ÐAdvances in Tumefactive CNS Demyelinating Disease and Balo’s Concentric Sclerosis
Todd A. Hardy, MD, PhD
10:00 am – 10:40 am ÐPathological Features of CNS Demyelinating Disease: Can Pathology Lead to Specific Diagnosis?
Claudia F. Lucchinetti, MD
10:40 am – 10:55 am ÐBreak10:55 am – 11:35 am ÐTreatment for Acute Inflammatory Disease: Which Treatments Work
and For Which Patients?Jacqueline Palace, BM (hons), FRCP DM
11:35 am – 12:00 pm ÐCase Vignettes Panel
9:00 am – 12:00 pm 2 Robotic Technology and MS RH Albert Lo, MD, PhD, Chair 201-2039:00 am – 9:10 am Ð Introduction Albert Lo, MD, PhD
9:10 am – 9:25 am ÐOverview of Wearable Lower Extremity Exoskeletons: Introduction and Relative Functional Uses and Mobility Skills Achieved in Each of the Designs
Ann M. Spungen, EdD
9:25 am – 10:10 am ÐExoskeletal-Assisted Walking in SCI: Impact on Patient-Reported Health Outcomes, Quality of Life and Body Composition
Ann M. Spungen, EdD
10:10 am – 10:20 am ÐBreak10:20 am – 11:15 am ÐExoskeletal-Assisted Walking in MS: Can this Technology be Integrated
into the Rehabilitation Setting?Allan J. Kozlowski, PhD
11:15 am – 11:50 am ÐOther Robotics Development in Technology and Devices for MS Albert Lo, MD, PhD
11:50 am – 12:00 pm Ð Speaker Group Summary, Discussion, and Q & A9:00 am – 12:00 pm 3 EAE Model of MS: What Have We Learned SC Anne H. Cross, MD, Chair 101-102
9:00 am – 9:05 am Ð Introduction Anne H. Cross, MD
9:05 am – 9:45 am ÐEAE at 82: Still Useful After All These Years Lawrence Steinman, MD
9:45 am – 10:25 am ÐBedside to Bench to Bedside: Clinical Observations Driving Basic Research in MS
Rhonda Voskuhl, MD
10:25 am – 10:40 am ÐBreak10:40 am – 11:20 am ÐMusings on EAE after 25 years as an MD (mouse doctor) Michael K. Racke, MD
11:20 am – 12:00 pm ÐCalorie Consumption and Adiposity in EAE and MS Anne H. Cross, MD
9:00 am – 12:00 pm 4 Three Approaches to Psychotherapy in MS CG David Rintell, EdD, Chair 103-1049:00 am – 9:10 am Ð Introduction David Rintell, EdD
9:10 am – 9:30 am Ð Solution Focused Brief Therapy for MS David Rintell, EdD
9:30 am – 9:45 am ÐDemonstration Solution Focused Brief Therapy David Rintell, EdD
Amanda Rohrig, PT, DPT
9:45 am – 10:00 am ÐDiscussion10:00 am – 10:20 am ÐCognitive Behavioral Therapy for MS Frederick W. Foley, PhD
10:20 am – 10:30 am ÐCognitive Behavioral Therapy in MS Demonstration Frederick W. Foley, PhD
Amanda Rohrig, PT, DPT
10:30 am – 10:45 am ÐBreak10:45 am – 11:00 am ÐDiscussion11:00 am – 11:20 am ÐAcceptance and Commitment Therapy for MS Megan Oser, PhD
11:20 am – 11:35 am ÐAcceptance and Commitment for MS Demonstration Megan Oser, PhD
Amanda Rohrig, PT, DPT
11:35 am – 11:45 am Discussion11:45 am – 12:00 pm Panel Discussion Panel
Thursday, May 28
2015 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
May 27 - 30, 2015 • Indianapolis, Indiana18
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10:00 am – 2:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open JW Grand Ballroom
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Luncheon in Exhibit Hall12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Advocacy Committee Meeting Marie Namey, RN, MSN, MSCN 107
Research Interest Groups1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ÐEpidemiology Gary Cutter, PhD 2091:00 pm – 2:00 pm ÐPsychosocial Frederick W. Foley, PhD 2081:00 pm – 2:00 pm ÐRehabilitation and Symptom Management Susan E. Bennett, PT, DPT, EdD,
NCS, MSCS
Francois Bethoux, MD
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ÐTherapeutics Peter Riskind, MD, PhD 2052:00 pm – 5:00 pm Fundamentals of MS Care: Part 2 CC Constance B. Easterling, RN,
MSN, ARNP, MSCN, ChairSagamore 2
2:00 pm – 2:40 pm ÐRelapsing Remitting MS: Current Disease Modifying Therapies, Considerations in Choosing Treatment and Acute Relapse Management
Mitzi J. Williams, MD
2:40 pm – 3:30 pm ÐNeuromyelitis Optica: Diagnosis and Treatment Maureen A. Mealy, RN, BSN, MSCN, CNRN
3:30 pm – 3:40 pm ÐBreak3:40 pm – 4:20 pm ÐPrinciples of Basic Research and Initiating a Research Trial Beverly Layton, RN,BSN, CCM,
MSCN
4:20 pm – 5:00 pm ÐPsychosocial Needs of Patients with Chronic Disease Cathy Lee Benbow, MSW, RSW
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Current Topics and Trends in MS Rehabilitation: Part 2 RH Patricia Bobryk, MHS, PT, MSCS, ATP, Chair
Sagamore 1
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm ÐLymphedema Tracy Carrasco, OTR, MSCS, LMT
Kristine Secrest, OT/L
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm ÐBreak3:45 pm – 5:00 pm ÐLong Term Effects of Prescribed Exercise for Persons with MS John Marmarou, DPT, MSCS
Symposia:2:00 pm – 5:00 pm 5 Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Disorders of the CNS SC Sean J. Pittock, MD, Chair White River
Ballroom C-D
2:00 pm – 2:50 pm ÐAutoimmune Gliopathies: Real Targets in Demyelinating Diseases of the CNS
Sean J. Pittock, MD
2:50 pm – 3:40 pm ÐMyelopathies: Autoimmune and Other Mimickers of MS Eoin P. Flanagan, MD
3:40 pm – 3:50 pm ÐBreak3:50 pm – 4:40 pm ÐAutoimmune Encephalopathy, Dementia and Epilepsy Andrew McKeon, MD
4:40 pm – 5:00 pm ÐQ & A Sean J. Pittock, MD
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm 6 Biomarkers in MS: The Role of CSF SC Patricia K. Coyle, MD, Chair 201-203
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm ÐCSF in MS: Background Patricia K. Coyle, MD
2:15 pm – 2:50 pm ÐCSF: Lessons from Other Diseases Patricia K. Coyle, MD
2:50 pm – 3:25 pm ÐCSF in MS: Current Assays and Significance (oligoclonal IgG and IgM bands, IgG index, MBP, cells/protein)
Mark S. Freedman, HBSc, MSc, MD, CSPQ, FANA, FAAN, FRCPC
3:25 pm – 3:45 pm ÐBreak3:45 pm – 4:20 pm ÐCSF Axonal Injury Markers Gavin Giovannoni, MBBCh, PhD
4:20 pm – 5:00 pm ÐProteomic Studies: Insights into MS Patricia K. Coyle, MD
Thursday, May 28
192015 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
May 27 - 30, 2015 • Indianapolis, Indiana
Conference Program
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2:00 pm – 5:00 pm 7 Research: An Essential Component of a Comprehensive MS Center RS Andrew D. Goodman, MD, Moderator
309-310
Ð Introduction Andrew D. Goodman, MD
ÐBench to Bedside Matthew T. Bellizzi, MD, PhD
ÐOutcome Measures: The How and Why Jessica Robb, MD
ÐBreak
ÐResearch Coordinator, The Main Cog in the Wheel Eileen Scheid, MSN
ÐQ & A Andrew D. Goodman, MD
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm 8 Multiple Sclerosis Care: An Interdisciplinary Approach CC Susan Bennett, PT, DPT, EdD, NCS, MSCS, Chair
101-102
2:00 pm – 2:20 pm Ð Interdisciplinary Care in MS Susan Bennett, PT, DPT, EdD, NCS, MSCS
2:20 pm – 2:55 pm ÐModel of Care-Mellen Center at Cleveland Clinic Marie Namey, RN, MSN, MSCN
2:55 pm – 3:30 pm ÐModel of Care-Shepherd Center Guy J. Buckle, MD, MPH
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm ÐBreak3:45 pm – 4:15 pm ÐModel of Care-Jacobs MS Center for Treatment and Research Susan Bennett, PT, DPT, EdD,
NCS, MSCS
4:15 pm – 5:00 pm ÐApplying Interdisciplinary Care Susan Bennett, PT, DPT, EdD, NCS, MSCS
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm 9 Gender Issues in MS Care DX Tanuja Chitnis, MD, Chair White River Ballroom A-B
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Ð Introduction and Overview of Sex Differences in MS Risk and Course Tanuja Chitnis, MD
2:30 pm – 3:15 pm ÐEffect of Estrogen Exposure, Parity and Breast-Feeding on MS Risk and Course
Riley Bove, MD
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm ÐBreak3:30 pm – 4:15 pm ÐManagement of Pregnancy in MS Maria K. Houtchens, MD
4:15 pm – 5:00 pm ÐMenopause in MS: Effects and Management Riley Bove, MD
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open JW Grand Ballroom
5:15 pm – 6:45 pm Independently Supported Symposium (#4)
Customizing Disease-Modifying Therapy for MS in an Era of Multiple Drug Delivery Modalities and Mechanisms of Action: How Can We Optimize Treatment Selection
This CME/CNE/CPE activity is jointly provided by Penn State College of Medicine and PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education; the activity is also co-provided by the Institute for Advancement of Human Behavior and Amedco.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Biogen.
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4:45 pm–5:15 pm ÐRegistration and Refreshments5:15 pm–5:30 pm ÐWelcome, Introductions, and Select-A-Scenario Patient Case Selection Bruce Cree, MD, PhD, MAS
5:30 pm–6:00 pm ÐDisease Activity and Burden: How Do They Drive Optimal Treatment Decisions?
Myla D. Goldman, MD, MSc
Robert J. Fox, MD
ß Assessing the Role of Disease Activity, Burden, and Other Factors in Treatment Selection
Myla D. Goldman, MD, MSc
ß Select-A-Scenario: Disease Activity, Burden, and Treatment Selection in Newly Diagnosed Patients with MS
Robert J. Fox, MD
6:00 pm–6:30 pm ÐNew and Emerging Disease-Modifying Therapies for the Treatment of MS: What Are Their Potential Roles in Patient Management?
Aaron E. Miller, MD
Bruce Cree, MD, PhD, MAS
ß New and Emerging Disease-Modifying Therapies: A Clinical Overview Aaron E. Miller, MD
ß Select-A-Scenario: New and Emerging Therapies in Patients with Breakthrough or Worsening Disease
Bruce Cree, MD, PhD, MAS
6:30 pm–-6:45 pm ÐQ&A and Concluding Remarks Bruce Cree, MD, PhD, MAS
Thursday, May 28
2015 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
May 27 - 30, 2015 • Indianapolis, Indiana20
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5:15 pm – 6:45 pm VA MSCoE and VA SIG Business Meeting 302-3036:30 pm – 8:00 pm Dinner in Exhibit Hall JW Grand
Ballroom8:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Independently Supported Symposium (#5)
Following the Evidence: A Practical, Case-Based Approach to Improving Quality of Life in MS Patients
Jointly provided by the Potomac Center for Medical Education and Rockpointe.
This activity is supported by independent educational grants from Teva Pharmaceuticals and Genentech.
Patricia K. Coyle, MD, FAAN, FANA
Stephen Krieger, MD
White River Ballroom A-B
ÐWelcome and Introduction ÐAdvances in Early Diagnosis and DMD Initiation in MS Patricia K. Coyle, MD, FAAN,
FAMA
Stephen Krieger, MD
ÐEmerging Concepts in MS Management ÐPanel Discussion ÐQ & A Session, Practice Pearls, and Concluding Remarks
8:00 pm – 9:15 pm Independently Supported Symposium (#6)
The Science and Emotion of Risk: The Role of Risk and Benefit Assessment in Making MS Treatment Decisions
This is activity is provided by Multiple Sclerosis Association of America.
Funding for this program was provided by Genzyme, a Sanofi company.
White River Ballroom C-D
ÐWelcome and Introductions Rosalind Kalb, PhD
ÐMS Case Studies David E. Jones, MD
ÐThe Science and Emotion of Risk in Making Treatment Decisions Gail Hartley, NP, MSN, MSCN
David E. Jones, MD
Rosalind Kalb, PhD
Amanda Rohrig, PT, DPT
ÐDeveloping a Tool to Improve Shared Decision Making Panel and Audience
Thursday, May 28
212015 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
May 27 - 30, 2015 • Indianapolis, Indiana
Conference Program
JW MARRIOTT HOTEL INDIANA CONVENTION CENTER
Friday, May 29, 2015Time Title Track Chairperson/Speakers Room
7:00 am – 3:00 pm Registration7:00 am – 8:00 am Independently Supported Symposium (#7)
Management of Alemtuzumab Infusions for Patients with Relapsing MSThis non-accredited activity is supported by Genzyme, a Sanofi company.
White River Ballroom G-J
7:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast8:00 am – 8:45 am John Whitaker Memorial Lecture: Déjà Vu All Over Again: The Revival
of Interest in the Role of B Cells in MSSC Anne H. Cross, MD White River
Ballroom E-F
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Whitaker Track SC Michael K. Racke, MD, Chair White River Ballroom E-F
9:00 am – 9:15 am ÐWelcome and Introduction Michael K. Racke, MD
9:15 am – 9:45 am ÐCapitalizing on the Interaction Between Patients and Healthcare Providers: A Qualitative Study to Explore the Exercise Promotion Needs and Wants of MS Patients
Yvonne C. Learmonth, PhD
9:45 am – 10:15 am ÐPeak Turning Velocity As a Marker of Balance Confidence and Walking Limitation in Persons with MS
Gautam Adusumilli, Undergraduate Student
10:15 am – 10:45 am ÐBreak10:45 am – 11:15 am ÐEvaluating Cerebellar Contributions to Physical Performance and Cognition in
Multiple SclerosisNora E. Fritz, PhD, PT, DPT, NCS
11:15 am – 11:45 am ÐDetermining Reliable Change Using the Abbreviated Modified Fatigue Impact Scale
Ryan E. Allen, Undergraduate Student
11:45 am – 12:00 pm Ð Final Remarks Michael K. Racke, MD
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Fundamentals of MS Care: Part 3 CC Constance B. Easterling, RN, MSN, ARNP, MSCN, Chair
Sagamore 2
9:00 am – 9:05 am ÐWelcome and Overview of Program Constance B. Easterling, RN, MSN, ARNP, MSCN
9:05 am – 9:45 am ÐEvaluation and Treatment of Mood Disorders in MS Anthony Feinstein, MD, PhD
9:45 am – 10:25 am ÐManaging Symptoms of Elimination and Sexual Dysfunction Marie Namey, RN, MSN, MSCN
10:25 am – 10:40 am ÐBreak10:40 am – 11:20 am ÐManaging Symptoms Affecting Activities of Daily Living Tracy Carrasco, OT, MSCS
11:20 am – 12:00 pm Ð Integrating Health Maintenance and Wellness Concepts Mary Kay Fink, MSN, ARNP, MSCN
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Current Topics and Trends in MS Rehabilitation: Part 3 RH Patricia Bobryk, MHS, PT, MSCS, ATP, Chair
Sagamore 1
9:00 am – 10:30 am ÐMS Rehab Interventions Across the Spectrum of Disability and Continuum of Age
Evan Cohen, PT, MA, PhD, NCS
Herb Karpatkin, PT, DSc, NCS, MSCS
Linda Csiza, PT, DSc, NCS, MSCS
Tamar Kalina, MS, OTR/L, CCRC, MSCS
Stephen Krieger, MD
Marissa Barrera, MS, MPhil, MSCS, TSHH, CCC-SLP
10:30 am – 10:45 am ÐBreak10:45 am – 12:00 pm ÐMS Rehab Interventions Across the Spectrum of Disability and Continuum of
Age (Continued)
Symposia:9:00 am – 12:00 pm 10 Role of Glia in MS Pathology SC Francisco J. Quintana, PhD, Chair White River
Ballroom C-D
9:00 am – 9:10 am Ð Introduction Francisco J. Quintana, PhD
9:10 am – 9:50 am ÐRegulation of CNS Inflammation by Oligodendrocytes Ari Waisman, PhD
9:50 am – 10:30 am ÐRole of Astrocytes in MS Jack Antel, MD
10:30 am – 10:40 am ÐBreak10:40 am – 11:20 am ÐRole of Microglia in MS TBD
11:20 am – 12:00 pm ÐRegulation of CNS Inflammation by Astrocytes Francisco J. Quintana, PhD
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9:00 am – 12:00 pm 11 Preventing Falls: An International Approach RH Marcia Finlayson, PhD, Chair White River Ballroom A-B
9:00 am – 9:20 am Ð Introduction Marcia Finlayson, PhD
9:20 am – 10:00 am Ð Fall Risk Factors Among People with MS Patricia N. Matsuda, PT, PhD
10:00 am – 10:40 am Ð Interventions for Reducing Falls Among People with MS Susan Coote, PhD, BSc
10:40 am – 10:50 am ÐBreak10:50 am – 11:30 am ÐApplication to Current Clinical Practice Hilary Gunn, PT, PhD
11:30 am – 12:00 pm ÐQ & A Panel and Wrap Up Panel
Michelle Cameron, MD, PT, MSC
Jacob Sosnoff, PhD
9:00 am – 12:00 pm 12 The Integration of Behavioral Medicine, Fatigue Management and Sleep Disorders
CG Amy Sullivan, PsyD, Chair 101-102
9:00 am – 9:15 am Ð Introduction Amy Sullivan, PsyD
9:15 am – 9:45 am Ð Integration of Behavioral Medicine in an MS Clinic: Building the MS Patient Experience
Amy Sullivan, PsyD
9:45 am – 10:30 am Ð Fatigue Management Megan Clancy, PhD
10:30 am – 10:45 am ÐBreak10:45 am – 11:30 am Ð Sleep Disorders in an MS Population Michelle L. Drerup, PsyD, CBSM
11:30 am – 12:00 pm ÐAsk the Experts Panel
9:00 am – 12:00 pm 13 Lifestyle and Unconventional Medicine: Under-Recognized and Under-Utilized Tools in the MS Toolbox
CC Allen C. Bowling, MD, PhD, Chair White River Ballroom G-J9:00 am – 9:10 am Ð Introduction Allen C. Bowling, MD, PhD
9:10 am – 9:45 am ÐA New Paradigm of MS Care: Optimizing Health Through the Integration of Lifestyle, Alternative and Conventional Medicine
Allen C. Bowling, MD, PhD
9:45 am – 10:30 am ÐBetter Health Outcomes through Lifestyle: A Platform for Secondary and Tertiary Prevention of MS
Claudia Marck, PhD
10:30 am – 10:40 am ÐBreak10:40 am – 11:20 am ÐDancing with MS: Benefits of Ballroom or Recreational Social Dance for
Persons with MSAlexander V. Ng, PhD
11:20 am – 12:00 pm ÐThe Science of Salsa Albert Lo, MD, PhD
10:00 am – 2:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open JW Grand Ballroom
11:30 am – 2:00 pm Luncheon in Exhibit Hall12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Poster session (author must stand by poster from 12:30-1:30) Griffin Hall
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Fundamentals of MS Care: Part 4 CC Constance B. Easterling, MSN, ARNP, MSCN, Chair
Sagamore 2
2:00 pm – 2:40 pm ÐManaging Sleep Disorders David W. Brandes, MS, MD, FAAN, MSCS
2:40 pm – 3:20 pm ÐMovement and Gait Disorders Lacey Bromley, PT, DPT, NCS, MSCS
3:20 pm – 3:35 pm ÐBreak3:35 pm – 4:15 pm Ð Invisible Symptoms: Fatigue and Cognitive Dysfunction Cindy S. Phair, RN, MA, MSCN
4:15 pm – 5:00 pm ÐManaging Pain and Sensory Symptoms Marie Moore, MSN, ARNP, MSCN
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm 14 Pathogenesis of Progressive MS SC Bruce D. Trapp, PhD, Chair White River Ballroom E2:00 pm – 2:05 pm Ð Introduction Bruce D. Trapp, PhD
2:05 pm – 2:45 pm ÐThe Role of the Immune Systems in Progressive MS Amit Bar-Or, MD, FRCPC
2:45 pm – 3:30 pm ÐThe Role of Neurodegeneration in Progressive MS Bruce D. Trapp, PhD
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm ÐBreak3:45 pm – 4:30 pm Ð Imaging Disease Progression in MS Paul Matthews, OBE, MD, DPhil,
FRCP, FMedSci
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm ÐQ & A Panel
Friday, May 29
232015 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
May 27 - 30, 2015 • Indianapolis, Indiana
Conference Program
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Platform Presentations2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cognition and Psychosocial CG 103-104
2:00 pm - 2:20 pm CP01 ÐTrekking Poles to Aid Multiple Sclerosis (TRAMS): A Comparison of Psychosocial Impact and Function with Walking Assistive Devices in Persons with MS
Donald A. Barone, DO
2:20 pm - 2:40 pm CP02 ÐValidation of a Short Cognitive Screening Battery to Predict Fitness-to-DRIVE in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis
Abiodun E. Akinwuntan, PhD, MPH
2:40 pm - 3:00 pm CP03 ÐModifiable Predictors of Self-Rated Cognitive Abilities in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis
Janet Morrison, MSN
3:00 pm - 3:20 pm CP04 ÐCognitive Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study of the Effects of Cognitive Retraining on Quality of Life and Improvement in Cognitive Function
Meagan Adamson, FNP-BC
3:20 pm - 3:40 pm CP05 ÐA Call to Explore the Etiology of Depression Underlying the Report of Cognitive Concerns in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Rebecca M. Floyd, PhD
3:40 pm - 4:00 pm CP06 ÐAssessment of Information Processing Speed in Multiple Sclerosis: Past and Future
Silvana L. Costa, PhD
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Disease Management and Therapeutics DX White River Ballroom F
2:00 pm - 2:20 pm DX01 ÐThe Effect of Daclizumab High-Yield Process (DAC HYP) on Patient-Centered Functional Outcomes: Results from the DECIDE Study
Michael Kaufman, MD
2:20 pm - 2:40 pm DX02 ÐCurrent Marijuana Usage By MS Status and Disability in the Narcoms Registry
Stacey S. Cofield, PhD
2:40 pm - 3:00 pm DX03 ÐAlemtuzumab (ALE) Improves Disability after Switch from Other Disease Modifying Therapies in a High Disability Treatment-Refractory Relapsing MS Cohort
Samuel F. Hunter, MD, PhD
3:00 pm - 3:20 pm DX04 ÐDisease Activity during the First Year Predicts Clinical Long-Term Outcomes in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: Fingolimod Treatment Benefit
Erik Burton, MD
3:20 pm - 3:40 pm DX05 ÐDurable Effect of Alemtuzumab on MRI Activity and Brain Atrophy in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis Patients: 4-Year Follow-up of Care-MS II
Anthony Traboulsee, MD
3:40 pm - 4:00 pm DX06 Ð Increased Apolipoprotein A-I levels improve clinical and biological markers in EAE
Lidia Gardner, PhD, MBA
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Rehabilitation RH 101-1022:00 pm - 2:20 pm RH01 Ð Effects of Maximal Strength Training on Gait and Balance in Persons
with Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot StudyHerbert I. Karpatkin, PT, DSc, NCS, MSCS
2:20 pm - 2:40 pm RH02 Ð Impact of a Home-Based Exercise Intervention on Fitness and Walking Outcomes in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis: Preliminary Results
Rachel E. Klaren, BS
2:40 pm - 3:00 pm RH03 ÐUtilizing Technology to Improve Patient Adherence and Professional Patient Monitoring for at-Home Exercise Programs in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Hunter Vincent, DO
3:00 pm - 3:20 pm RH04 ÐMentally Simulated Motor Actions in Neurorehabilitation. a Pilot Study in Multiple Sclerosis
Andrea Tacchino, PhD
3:20 pm - 3:40 pm RH05 Ð Exploration of Timed up and Go Scores with and without a Cognitive Challenge in People with MS and a Healthy Reference Group
Laura E. Comber, BSc Physiotherapy
3:40 pm - 4:00 pm RH06 ÐResistive Respiratory Muscle Training Increases Respiratory Muscle Strength and Exercise Endurance, and Reduces Fatigue in MS
Nadine M. Fisher, EdD
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2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Comprehensive Care SC White River Ballroom C-D
2:00 pm - 2:20 pm CC01 Ð Impact of Nutrition on Quality of Life, Fatigue and Functional Mobility in Ms; A Case Series Analysis
Lacey Bromley, PT, DPT, NCS, MSCS
2:20 pm - 2:40 pm CC02 ÐDay Programing for People with Multiple Sclerosis: Interdiciplinary Allied Health Perspective of Care
Rebecca M. Anderson, OTR/L, MS, MSCS
2:40 pm - 3:00 pm CC03 ÐThe Effects of Yoga on Impairments of Body Function, Activity Limitations and Participation Restriction for People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Review
Blathin Casey, BScPhysiotherapy
3:00 pm - 3:20 pm CC04 ÐExperiences and Perceptions of Multiple Sclerosis and Pregnancy Among American Hispanics
Lilyana Amezcua, MD
3:20 pm - 3:40 pm CC05 ÐAssociation of Wellness Practices in MS Patients Using Self Reported Disability Scores and MS Characteristics
Mary R. Rensel, MD
3:40 pm - 4:00 pm CC06 ÐEffects of an 8-Week Self-Efficacy Plus Exercise Intervention on Physical Activity, Quality of Life, and Fatigue in an Individual with Progressive MS
Heather L. Eustis, BS
4:00 pm – 4:15 pm Break
Workshops:4:15 pm – 5:45 pm 1 A Collaborative Approach to Dealing with Difficult Patients CC Marie Namey, RN, MSN, MSCN,
Chair
Ellen Reardon, RN, MSN
204-205
4:15 pm – 5:45 pm 2 MS Relapse Management: Team Approaches DX Colleen Harris, MN, NP, MSCN Chair
101-102
4:15 pm – 4:45 pm Ð Identification and Impact of Relapse Symptoms Colleen Harris, MN, NP, MSCN
4:45 pm – 5:15 pm ÐRelapse Treatment and Significance Sarah Morrow, MD, FRCP
5:15 pm – 5:45 pm ÐRole of Rehab in Relapse Recovery Lacey Bromley, PT, DPT, NCS, MSCS
4:15 pm – 5:45 pm 3 Taming Stress: Managing its Effects in MS CG Roberta Winter, MSW, LCSW, MSCS, Co-Chair
103-104
4:15 pm – 4:25 pm Ð Introduction to Stress Reduction as Symptom Management Roberta Winter, MSW, LCSW, MSCS
4:25 pm – 4:50 pm ÐA Breath Based Mindfulness Meditation Michael Pappano, MSW, LCSW
4:50 pm – 5:15 pm ÐA Guided Imagery Progressive Relaxation Exercise Allison Fine, MSW, LICSW
5:15 pm – 5:40 pm ÐThe VA MBSR Program and Yoga as a De-stresser Alicia Sloan, MPH, MSW, LICSW, Co-chair
5:40 pm – 5:45 pm ÐReview of Evidence Based Research and Resources Roberta Winter, MSW, LCSW, MSCS
4:15 pm – 5:45 pm 4 Health and Wellness, Care of the Body, Mind and Spirit CC Mary Kay Fink, MSN, ARNP, MSCN, Chair
201-203
4:15 pm – 4:20 pm ÐWelcome and Introductions Mary Kay Fink, MSN, ARNP, MSCN
4:20 pm – 4:40 pm ÐCaring for the Body Robin Tillett, RN
4:40 pm – 5:00 pm ÐCaring for the Mind Lee Hayward, BSN
5:00 pm – 5:20 pm ÐCaring for the Spirit Mary Kay Fink, MSN, ARNP, MSCN
5:20 pm – 5:35 pm ÐCaring for the Whole Jill Griggs, BSN, RN
5:35 pm – 5:45 pm ÐQ & A, Summary Mary Kay Fink, MSN, ARNP, MSCN
4:15 pm – 5:45 pm 5 Advanced Practice in MS Care SK Stephanie Agrella, RN, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC, MSCN
Bryan Walker, MHS, PA-C
White River Ballroom A-B
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252015 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
May 27 - 30, 2015 • Indianapolis, Indiana
Conference Program
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4:15 pm – 5:45 pm 6 Modifiable Risk Factors for MS
(This session was developed with support from the VA MS Centers of Excellence)
DX Jodie K. Haselkorn, MD, MPH, Chair
302-303
4:15 pm – 4:25 pm ÐA Case Presentation Jodie K. Haselkorn, MD, MPH
4:25 pm – 4:50 pm ÐAvoiding the Onset of MS: What are the Risks? Mitchell Wallin, MD, MPH
4:50 pm – 5:10 pm ÐManaging Disease Progression: Is Lifestyle Modification Worth It? Walter Royal, III, MD
5:10 pm – 5:35 pm ÐBehavioral Interventions: What Promotes Better Health, Engagement in Activities and Quality of Life?
Aaron Turner, PhD, ABPP (RP)
5:35 pm – 5:45 pm ÐA Case Presentation Summary Jodie K. Haselkorn, MD, MPH
4:15 pm – 5:45 pm 7 Caught in the Crossfire: Regaining Control of MS Care CC Edward J. Fox, MD, PhD, Chair White River Ballroom C-D
ÐRegaining Control of MS Care-MS Clinic of Central Texas Edward J. Fox, MD, PhD
ÐRegaining Control of MS Care-Swedish Medical Center Lily Jung-Henson, MD
ÐRegaining Control of MS Care-University of Virginia Health System David E. Jones, MD
ÐRegaining Control of MS Care-Neurologique Foundation, Inc. Daniel Kantor, MD, BSE
ÐRegaining Control of MS Care-Indiana University Multiple Sclerosis Center
David Mattson, MD, PhD
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Independently Supported Symposium (#8)
Employing Shared Decision Making Throughout the Course of Multiple Sclerosis: Compelling Cases in Patient Management
This CME/CNE/CPE activity is jointly provided by Purdue University College of Pharmacy, and PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Genzyme, a Sanofi company.
White River Ballroom F-J
5:30 pm–6:00 pm ÐRegistration and Refreshments6:00 pm–6:15 pm ÐWelcome, Introductions, and Select-A-Scenario Patient Case Selection Barry Singer, MD
6:15 pm–6:35 pm Ð Shared Decision Making in the Early Treatment of MS
ß Available Disease-Modifying Therapies for Relapsing Forms of MS Thomas Leist, MD, PhD
ß Select-A-Scenario: Shared-Decision Making in the Treatment of CIS and/or Newly Diagnosed MS
Barry Singer, MD
6:35 pm–6:55 pm ÐManaging Increasing Disease Activity in Patients with MS: How Can Shared Decision Making Strategies Be Employed?
ß Managing Patients with Active or Worsening MS: What can be Learned from Recent Studies and Subgroup Analyses
Edward J. Fox, MD, PhD
ß Select-A-Scenario: Shared-Decision Making in Patients with Active or Worsening MS
Barry Singer, MD
6:55 pm–7:15 pm Ð Shared-Decision Making and Issues Related to Pregnancy in Patients with MS
ß Pregnancy and Multiple Sclerosis: Clinical Pearls for Patient Management and Counseling
Stephen Krieger, MD
ß Select-A-Scenario: Shared-Decision Making in Patients with MS in the Pre- and Post-Partum Periods
Barry Singer, MD
7:15 pm–7:30 pm ÐAsk the Faculty and Conclusions Barry Singer, MD
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm CMSC Business Meeting, Awards and Dinner White River Ballroom E
9:00 pm – 10:30 pm FCMSC: A Musical Affair (limited seating) White River Ballroom A-B
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Saturday, May 30, 2015Time Topic/Title Track Chairperson/Speakers Room
7:00 am – 9:00 am Registration
7:00 am – 8:00 am Independently Supported Symposium (#9)
MS THRIVE: Facing Multiple Sclerosis in Practice – The Facts and Consensus on Clinical Management and Patient Outcomes
This activity is provided by Med Learning Group.
This activity is co-provided by Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM.
Supported by an educational grant from Teva Pharmaceuticals.
White River Ballroom
G-I
ÐWelcome/Introduction
ÐEarly Diagnosis in the Face of Varying Presentations Dennis Bourdette, MD
ÐMS Treatment Goals, Options, and Emerging Therapy Anne H. Cross, MD
ÐThe Patient Burden: A Case-Based Approach to Quality of Life and Adherence Panel
ÐConclusions and Q/A Panel
7:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast
8:00 am – 8:45 am Donald Paty Memorial Lecture: Overcoming the Challenge of Progressive MS
SC Prof. Alan J. Thompson, MD, FRCP
White River Ballroom E
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Current Topics and Trends in MS Rehabilitation: Part 4 RH Patricia Bobryk, MHS, PT, MSCS, ATP, Chair
White River Ballroom F
9:00 am – 10:30 am ÐTaping for Neurological Issues Emil Euaparadorn, PT, DSc, OCS, MSCS
Marissa Barrera, MS, MPhil, MSCS, TSHH, CCC-SLP
Rob Schreyer, PT, DPT, NCS, MSCS
10:30 am – 10: 45 am ÐBreak
10:45 am – 12:00 pm ÐTaping Lab Emil Euaparadorn, PT, DSc, OCS, MSCS
Marissa Barrera, MS, MPhil, MSCS, TSHH, CCC-SLP
Rob Schreyer, PT, DPT, NCS, MSCS
Symposia:9:00 am – 12:00 pm 15 Caring for the Older Adult with MS: An Interprofessional
PerspectiveCC Marijean Buhse, PhD, NP-C,
MSCN, Chair101-102
9:00 am – 9:35 am The Biology of Aging Mary Ann Picone, MD
9:40 am – 10:15 am Putting the Action in Drug-Interaction: Disease Modifying Therapies (DMTs) in the Aging Adult
Jacquelyn L. Bainbridge, PharmD, FCCP
10:15 am – 10:30am Break
10:30 am – 11:05 am Caring for the Older Adult with MS Marijean Buhse, PhD, NP-C, MSCN
11:10 am – 11:45 am Rehabilitation for the Older Person with MS Christina Burke, PT, DPT, NCS
11:45 am – 12:00 pm Q & A Marijean Buhse, PhD, NP-C, MSCN
Saturday, May 30
272015 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
May 27 - 30, 2015 • Indianapolis, Indiana
Conference Program
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9:00 am – 12:00 pm 16 Shared Voices & Experiences: Intercultural Comprehensive MS Care
CC Elida J. Greinel, APN, Chair 103-104
9:00 am – 9:20 am ÐWelcome Remarks and Culture Counts Elida J. Greinel, APN
9:20 am – 10:05 am ÐMS in Hispanics: Ethnicity’s Influence on Disease Expression and Outcomes
Lilyana Amezcua, MD
10:05 am – 10:35 am ÐMS in Latin American Patients Flavia M. Nelson, MD
10:35 am – 10:50 am ÐBreak
10:50 am – 11:30 am ÐMS Care in the Middle East: The Influence of Culture, Religion & Conflict
Salim Chahin, MD
11:30 am – 12:00 pm ÐQ & A
9:00 am – 12:00 pm 17 Developing Tools on How Women in Neurology Can Thrive: Can Women Have it All?
SK Amy Sullivan, PsyD, Chair White River Ballroom
C-D9:00 am – 9:15 am Ð Introduction Amy Sullivan, PsyD
9:15 am – 10:00 am ÐHow to Deal with Burn-Out Carrie M. Hersh, DO
10:00 am – 10:30 am ÐGoal Setting for Career and Personal Development Amy Sullivan, PsyD
10:30 am – 10:45 am ÐBreak
10:45 am – 11:15 am Ð Forging Networking Using Social Media and Mentorship Mary R. Rensel, MD
11:15 am – 12:00 pm ÐCommon Questions and Concerns from Women in Neurology: Ask the Panelists
Panel
9:00 am – 12:00 pm 18 Practical Management of Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
(This session was developed with support from the VA MS Centers of Excellence)
DX Dennis Bourdette, MD, Co-Chair
Christopher T. Bever, Jr., MD, MPH, Co-Chair
White River Ballroom
A-B
9:00 am – 9:30 am ÐExplaining Progressive MS to Your Patients Christopher T. Bever, Jr., MD, MPH
9:30 am – 10:00 am Ð Symptom Management: Physical Impairment Michelle Cameron, MD, PT, MSC
10:00 am – 10:30 am Ð Symptom Management: Fatigue, Depression Heidi Maloni, PhD, ANP-BC, CNRN, MSCN
10:30 am – 10:45 am ÐBreak
10:45 am – 11:15 am Ð Symptom Management: Cognition Aaron Turner, PhD, ABPP(RP)
11:15 am – 11:45 am ÐDiscussing Disease Modifying Therapy Dennis Bourdette, MD
11:45 am – 12:00 pm ÐPanel Discussion and Questions Panel
9:00 am – 12:00 pm 19 Multiple Sclerosis Today SC Corey C. Ford, MD, PhD, Chair White River Ballroom E9:00 am – 9:30 am Ð Introduction and Overview of Recent Best Practices Corey C. Ford, MD, PhD
9:30 am – 10:00 am ÐNew Insights from Imaging Studies of MS Omar Khan, MD
10:00 am – 10:15 am ÐBreak
10:15 am – 10:45 am Ð Status of Stem Cell Therapy 2015 Mark S. Freedman, HBSc, MSc, MD, CSPQ, FANA, FAAN, FRCPC
10:45 am – 11:15 am ÐMultiple Sclerosis: Recent Insights from Genomics Bruce A.C. Cree, MD, PhD
11:15 am – 12:00 pm Ð Summary and Q & A Corey C. Ford, MD, PhD
CMSC Luncheon and Roundtables12:00 pm – 2:00 pm ÐPhysician 109
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm ÐNursing 302-303
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm ÐRehabilitation 309-310
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm ÐMental Health 105
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm ÐPharmacist 106
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm ÐVeterans Affairs 107
Saturday, May 30