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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10
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HALL A
HALL A
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HALL B
HALL B
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HALL C
HALL C
08:00
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09:00
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09:00
Registration & Morning Coffee
09:00
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10:15
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10:15
Session I: Progressive MS
Chairs: J. Inshasi (AE), M. Zakaria (EG)
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09:00Defining Secondary Progressive MS: When does it start?M. Zakaria (EG)
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09:20Update on the Treatment of Progressive MSG. Giovannoni (UK)
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09:40How to Monitor Treatment Efficacy in Progressive MS?H. P. Hartung (DE)
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10:00Panel Discussion
10:15
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10:30
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10:30
Coffee Break
10:30
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11:00
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11:00
Satellite Symposium I hosted by Novartis
Chair: B. Yamout (AE)
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10:30The Next Generation in B-Cell-Targeted TherapiesE. Alvarez (US)
11:00
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12:00
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12:00
Session II: COVID-19 and MS
Chairs: S. Bohlega (SA), M. Dahdaleh (JO)
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11:00Disease Modifying Therapies and COVID-19M.P. Sormani (IT)
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11:25COVID-19 Vaccination and MS: MENACTRIMS Practice GuidelinesB. Yamout (AE)
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11:50Panel Discussion
12:00
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13:00
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13:00
Prayer Break and Lunch
13:00
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14:15
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14:15
Session III: NMO and MOGAD
Chairs: A. Jacob (AE), M. Al-Jummah (SA)
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13:00How to Differentiate MS, NMO and MOGADR. Alroughani (KW)
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13:20Update on the Treatment of NMOK. Fujihara (JP)
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13:40Update on the Treatment of MOGADT. Berger (AT)
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14:00Panel Discussion
14:15
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14:30
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14:30
Welcome and Introduction by B. Yamout (AE),
President of MENACTRIMS
President of MENACTRIMS
14:30
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15:00
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15:00
Satellite Symposium II hosted by Merck
Chair: J. Inshasi (AE)
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Getting Closer to Life Without MS
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Treatment with IRT vs. Continuous ImmunosuppressionG. Giovannoni (UK)
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Efficacy of MAVENCLAD® Beyond Dosing ScheduleB. Yamout (AE)
15:00
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16:15
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16:15
Session IV: The Clinical Spectrum of MS
Chairs: M. Shakra (AE), R. Gouider (TN)
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15:00The MS Prodrome: When does MS start?M. Tintore (ES)
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15:20MS in Elderlies: Diagnosis and TreatmentR. Gouider (TN)
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15:40MS in Children and AdolescentsS. Al Jarallah (SA)
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16;00Panel Discussion
16:15
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16:30
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16:30
Coffee Break
16:30
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17:00
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17:00
Satellite Symposium III hosted by Biogen
Chair: K.Curnow (CH)
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Adapting to Today’s World Through Individualised Patient Care
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Natalizumab: Key Advances Impacting Clinical DecisionsS. Meuth (DE)
17:00
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18:00
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18:00
Session V: Oral Presentations
Chairs: M. Zakaria (EG), R. Alroughani (KW)
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17:00Humoral Immune Response to SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination in MS PatientsC. Oreja-Guevara (ES)
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17:10COVID19 in Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Dubai: Observational StudyM. Thakre (AE)
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17:20Chitinase-3 Like-Protein-1 in CSF: A Novel Biomarker for Progression in Multiple Sclerosis PatientsA. Dahshan (EG)
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17:30Radiologically Isolated Syndrome Conversion to Multiple SclerosisF. Sabeti (IR)
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17:40Serum Neurofilament Light Chain as a Biomarker in Multiple SclerosisH. K.Hassoun (IQ)
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17:50Long-Term Efficacy for Patients Receiving Cladribine Tablets in CLARITY/CLARITY Extension: Primary Results from 9–15 Years of Follow-Up in the CLASSIC-MS StudyG. Giovannoni (UK)
19:30
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22:30
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22:30
Congress Dinner
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11
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HALL A
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HALL B
HALL B
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HALL C
HALL C
09:00
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10:15
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10:15
Session VI: Hot Topics in MS
Chairs: C. Oreja-Guevara (ES), A. Shatila (AE)
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09:00The Gut Microbiome in MSN. Grigoriadis (GR)
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09:20Vitamin D and MSC. Oreja-Guevara (ES)
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09:40Comorbidities in MS: Do they play a role?X. Montalban (ES)
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10:00Panel Discussion
10:15
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10:30
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10:30
Coffee Break
10:30
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11:00
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11:00
Satellite Symposium IV hosted by Biologix
Chair: M. A. Sahraian (IR)
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Individualizing Treatment Strategies in MS: Long-Term Data and ExperienceB. Kallmann (DE)
11:00
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12:15
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12:15
Session VII: European Charcot Foundation (ECF) Symposium: Neural Repair and Remyelination in MS
Chairs: C. Lubetzki (FR), B. Yamout (AE)
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11:00Cellular Therapies to Enhance RemyelinationG. Martino (IT)
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11:15Functional Biomarkers to Assess and Monitor Demyelination / Remyelination ProcessesL. Leocani (IT)
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11:30Imaging of Demyelination / RemyelinationB. Stankoff (FR)
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11:45Remyelinating Treatments: Present and FutureC. Lubetzki (FR)
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12:00Panel Discussion
12:15
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12:45
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12:45
Satellite Symposium V hosted by Roche
Chair: R. Alroughani (KW)
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11:00Shifting Focus in MS: From Evolution to RevolutionR. A. Bermel (US)
14:00
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15:15
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15:15
Session VIII: Advances in MRI
Chairs: N. De Stefano (IT), M. Sahraian (IR)
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14:002021 MAGNIMS Guidelines for the Use of MRI in MSN. De Stefano (IT)
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14:20Differential Diagnosis of MS Lesions on MRIM. Sahraian (IR)
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14:40Recent Advances in MS NeuroimagingB. Stankoff (FR)
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15:00Panel Discussion
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15:45
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15:45
Satellite Symposium VI hosted by Hikma
Chair: R. Gouider (TN)
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DMF: Real Life ExperienceH. Aref (EG)
15:45
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16:00
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16:00
Coffee Break
16:00
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17:00
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Session IX: Biomarkers in MS
Chairs: C. Oreja-Guevara (ES), R. Gouider (TN)
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16:00Neurofilaments and Other Upcoming BiomarkersS. Khoury (LB))
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16:25OCT and Evoked PotentialsL. Leocani (IT)
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16:50Panel Discussion
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17:30
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17:30
Closing Ceremony and Awards Presentation
MSIF SYMPOSIUM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, Virtual
LIVE
HALL A
HALL A
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HALL B
HALL B
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HALL C
HALL C
14:00
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Session I
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Key Research Updates from MENACTRIMS CongressR. Alroughani (KW)
15:00
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17:15
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17:15
Session II: MSIF’s Global Access Work - Progress Made
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15:00MSIF Global Access Work OverviewJ. Laurson-Doube (HK)
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15:30Short Break
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15:45MSIF Off-Label Treatments PanelS. Viswanathan (MY)
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16:15Access to Treatment and MOLT into Action in MoroccoN. Abkari (MA)
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16:45Access to Treatment and MOLT into Action in MalaysiaS. Viswanathan (MY)
NURSING SYMPOSIUM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, Al Amwaj
LIVE
HALL A
HALL A
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HALL B
HALL B
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HALL C
HALL C
09:00
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10:30
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10:30
Nursing Session I: Approaches to MS Care in Special Populations
Chair: J. Massouh (AE)
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09:00Aging in Multiple SclerosisM. Namey (US)
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09:30Advanced Multiple SclerosisJ. Massouh (AE)
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10:00Treatments for Pediatric Multiple SclerosisM. Zeineddine (AE)
10:30
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10:45
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10:45
Coffee Break
10:45
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12:15
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12:15
Nursing Session II: Patient-Centered Care
Chair: J. Massouh (AE)
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10:45Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle in MSM. Namey (US)
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11:30Patient Partnerships in Multiple Sclerosis CareT. Bharadia (UK)
12:15
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13:30
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13:30
Lunch Break
13:30
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14:00
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14:00
Nursing Satellite Symposium I hosted by Novartis
Chair: J. Massouh (AE)
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MS Nursing: Expanding the Boundaries of CareM. Namey (US) & J. Massouh (AE)
14:00
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14:30
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14:30
Nursing Satellite Symposium II hosted by Merck
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Factors to Consider when Planning MS Treatment: A Conversation Guide between MS Nurse and the PatientJ. Massouh (AE)
14:30
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15:00
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Nursing Satellite Symposium III hosted by Biologix
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The Art and Science of Multiple Sclerosis Medications CounselingM. Zeineddine (AE)
15:00
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15:30
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Nursing Satellite Symposium IV hosted by Roche
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OCREVUS: Similar Efficacy, Simpler InfusionR. Alarieh (SA)
15:30
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16:00
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16:00
Networking Hour
J. Halper (US), M. Namey (US), J. Massouh (AE)