Multiple Sclerosis Symposium: Clinical Advances of Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis and Treatment
October 4, 2024
Join us on October 4, 2024, for Clinical Advances of Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis and Treatment, a one-day symposium highlighting innovations and advances in multiple sclerosis (MS) care.
Under the direction of nationally renowned leader in MS care and treatment, Ingrid Loma-Miller, MD, alongside co-director Emily Guerriero, PA, the symposium is centered around current state-of-the-art treatment methods and the future of MS care.
This symposium features focused and practical topics designed for advanced professionals involved in treating patients with MS and other neuro-immunological disorders including neurologists, physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, physical therapists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and students. View the full agenda.
Learning Objectives
- Identify lesions on imaging (MRIs) typical for MS diagnosis.
- Differentiation of MS mimickers on imaging studies.
- First line serum and CSF studies to order and how to interpret test results in the diagnosis of MS.
- First line inpatient treatment of acute exacerbation/relapse of known MS patients.
- First line inpatient treatment for newly diagnosed MS patients.
- Utilize community resources to support mental health associated with newly diagnosed MS; socioeconomic issues related to treatment of MS.
- Enroll patients in local, continental, and global research studies to enhance understanding of MS outcomes.
COURSE DIRECTORS
INGRID LOMA-MILLER, MD
UPMC Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis Center
Assistant Professor, Neurology
Assistant Division Chief, MS/Neuroimmunology
EMILY GUERRIERO PA-C
UPMC Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis Center
Physician-Assistant Supervisor, Department of Neurology
COURSE SPEAKERS
DARCY BONAVENTURA, PT, DPT
Board-certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
PT Program Director, UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
JOSPEH METTENBURG, MD, PhD
Neuroradiologist and Diagnostic Radiologist
UPMC
ROCK HEYMAN, MD
Director, UPMC Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis Center
Chief, Division of Neuroimmunology
UPMC
CIGDEM ISITAN ALKAWADRI, MD
UPMC Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis Center
Co-director, Neuroimmunology/MS Fellowship
UPMC
HOLLY APPLEBERRY, DO, MBA
UPMC Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis Center
Assistant Professor, Neurology
JENNY LINNOILA, MD, PhD
UPMC Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis Center
Assistant Professor, Neurology
If you have specific cases that you would like presented during the panel discussion, please submit to Emily Guerriero PA-C at guerrieroer@upmc.edu.
