30-31 October Milan, Italy

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1 PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME Preceptorship on MRI in multiple sclerosis October

2 Dear delegate, A warm welcome to all attending the course on: Preceptorship on MRI in multiple sclerosis. I would like to inform you that as of 28 April 2014 the name of our Foundation changed to EXCEMED Excellence in Medical Education. The name change will not impact your registration status in this or any other Foundation event. This transition marks an exciting point in the evolution of the Foundation. We are proud to have provided world-class education to thousands of healthcare professionals over the past four decades - as a result, the Foundation has become synonymous with delivery excellence and highimpact CME. As we further develop our scientific and geographical presence it is important to us that our name accurately reflects the independent nature of the education we provide; EXCEMED symbolises our enduring mission to support the best possible outcomes for patients through the medical education we offer. We take pride in our complete dedication to the provision of CME - it is our sole focus and our passion. I wish you an inspiring and successful learning experience here in Milan. Yours sincerely, Rachel Clark CEO, EXCEMED 1

3 Aim MRI techniques are essential to making a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) especially at the very early stages of the disease. Moreover, in the everyday clinical setting MR markers are more and more crucial for treatment choice and monitoring. Innovative imaging techniques are now available enabling new insights into the pathogenesis of MS and its functional consequences. In this context, specific training is mandatory to analyze and interpret MRI findings. The live educational preceptorship will provide learners with lectures given by world renowned experts in MR in MS and hands-on training, held at the Neuroimaging and Neuroimmunology Research Unit. Learning objectives By attending this live educational course the learners will be able to: Apply MR diagnostic criteria for diagnosing MS Distinguish and rule out clinical conditions that can mimic MS at the MR scan Summarize the novel functional and structural markers of disease severity obtained by advanced MRI techniques Interpret MRI scans and estimate other relevant imaging outcomes Target audience Young clinicians and scientists currently involved in MS management and radiologists interested in MS. Accreditation An application has been made to the EACCME for CME accreditation of the EXCEMED course Preceptorship on MRI in multiple sclerosis to be held on October 2014 in. EXCEMED adheres to the principles of the Good CME Practice Group (gcmep). Register to EXCEMED website: follow us on EXCEMED_Neuro 2

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5 Scientific organiser Massimo Filippi Neuroimaging Research Unit Institute of Experimental Neurology Division of Neuroscience EXCEMED designed this programme in partnership with the Scientific Institute and University Vita-Salute San Raffaele. We value your opinion! We are continually trying to develop and improve our educational initiative to provide you with cutting-edge learning activities. During this course you will be asked to answer a real-time survey and before and after this educational event you will be receiving an online survey to better tailor our future educational initiatives. We thank you for participating! Scientific secretariat EXCEMED - Excellence in Medical Education Salita di San Nicola da Tolentino, 1/b Rome, Italy Senior Program Manager: Alessia Addessi T F info@excemed.org Medical Advisor: Doriana Landi EXCEMED is a Swiss Foundation with headquarters in 14, Rue du Rhône, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland Organising secretariat Meridiano Congress International Via Sapri, Rome, Italy Congress coordinator: David H. Slangen T F d.slangen@meridiano.it 4

6 Faculty members

7 Federica Agosta Neuroimaging Research Unit Institute of Experimental Neurology Division of Neuroscience Declan Chard Institute of Neurology Faculty of Brain Sciences University College of London London, UK Giancarlo Comi Department of Neurology Institute of Experimental Neurology Nicola De Stefano Neurology and Neurometabolic Unit Department of Neurological and Behavioral Sciences University of Siena Siena, Italy Gilles Edan Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Rennes Rennes, France Andrea Falini Department of Neuroradiology Massimo Filippi Neuroimaging Research Unit Institute of Experimental Neurology Division of Neuroscience 6

8 Simonetta Gerevini Department of Neuroradiology Maria Assunta Rocca Neuroimaging Research Unit Institute of Experimental Neurology Division of Neuroscience Jaume Sastre-Garriga Multiple Sclerosis Center of Catalonia Unit of Clinical Neuroimmunology Vall d Hebron University Hospital Barcelona, Spain Menno M. Schoonheim Department of Anatomy & Neurosciences Section of Clinical Neuroscience VU University Medical Center Amsterdam, The Netherlands Per Soelberg Sørensen Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet Danish Multiple Sclerosis Research Center Copenhagen, Denmark Paola Valsasina Neuroimaging Research Unit Institute of Experimental Neurology Division of Neuroscience 7

9 Scientific programme

10 Scientific programme Thursday, 30 October EXCEMED opening and introduction G. Comi (Italy) and M. Filippi (Italy) Real-time survey L1: The clinical work up of patients suspected of having MS P.S. Sørensen (Denmark) L2: Individualized treatment in patients with MS G. Comi (Italy) L3: Future MR markers to monitor MS N. De Stefano (Italy) Coffee break L4: The MRI criteria for diagnosing MS J. Sastre-Garriga (Spain) L5: MRI and the differential diagnosis in patients suspected of having MS A. Falini (Italy) Revisiting real-time survey Lunch CS1: Case studies on diagnosis/differential diagnosis There will be two case study sessions and different cases will be presented and discussed. These sessions will involve attendees in an interactive discussion, giving them the chance to share opinions and understanding of different MS related topics. S. Gerevini (Italy) Guided visit to the Neuroimaging Research Unit and Neuroimmunology Unit End of the first day Legend: L : Lecture; CS : Case studies; D : Debate; 9

11 Friday, 31 October Real-time survey L6: Understanding MS evolution using structural MR techniques M.M. Schoonheim (The Netherlands) L7: Understanding MS evolution using functional MR techniques M.A. Rocca (Italy) L8: Optic nerve MRI D. Chard (UK) L9: Spinal cord MRI P. Valsasina (Italy) Coffee break L10: MRI and cognition F. Agosta (Italy) L11: MRI and clinical trials G. Edan (France) L12: The role of imaging techniques in clinical neurology M. Filippi (Italy) Revisiting real-time survey Lunch CS2: Case studies on treatment decision making: the role of MRI M.A. Rocca (Italy) Concluding remarks Guided visit to the Neuroimaging Research Unit and Neuroimmunology Unit End of the live educational course 10

12 General information Venue The live educational course will take place at the: Language The official language of the live educational course will be English. Registration fee Full registration fee is A 450,00. This fee includes: Scientific sessions Coffee breaks and luncheons Dinner on 30 October 2014 Educational materials Certificate of attendance Registration fee without dinner is A 370,00. For any registration and accommodation need please contact: David H. Slangen c/o Meridiano Congress International Via Sapri, Rome, Italy T +39 (0) F +39 (0) d.slangen@meridiano.it Please note that registrations are collected on a first come first served basis. All EXCEMED programmes are organized solely to promote the exchange and dissemination of scientific and medical information. No forms of promotional activities are permitted. This programme is made possible thanks to educational grants received from: Arseus Medical, Besins Healthcare, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene, Centre d Esclerosi Multiple de Catalunya (Vall d Hebron University Hospital), Centre Hépato-Biliaire (Hôpital Paul Brousse), Croissance Conseil, Cryo-Save, Datanalysis, Dos33, Esaote, Ferring, Fondazione Humanitas, Fundación IVI, GE Healthcare, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals, IPSEN, Italfarmaco, Johnson & Johnson Medical, K.I.T.E., Karl Storz, Lumenis, Merck Serono Group, PregLem, Richard Wolf Endoscopie, Sanofi-Aventis, Stallergenes, Stopler, Teva Pharma, Toshiba Medical Systems, Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL), University of Catania. 11

13 EXCEMED MS Preceptorship courses, aim to update physicians about the very latest developments from leading international scientists and clinicians. EXCEMED is seeking to capture their energy and enthusiasm by creating an MS Alumni Programme a lasting community, which will continue to share ideas and best practice well into the future. Three main European MS centres will be involved in the programme: - Multiple Sclerosis Centre of Catalonia, Cemcat Barcelona, Spain - Institute of Experimental Neurology, - Valens Clinic Rehabilitation Center, Valens, Switzerland What is the MS Alumni Programme? It s a community of MS specialists committed to updating their knowledge and sharing expertise, fueled by the energy and enthusiasm of physicians who have attended EXCEMED s preceptorship courses. How to join To be part of the MS Alumni Programme you must attend one of EXCEMED's Preceptorships on MS. You are then registered as an Alumnus and receive regular updates and information from the Programme. Inspire yourself Be part of the MS Alumni Programme

14 Take a look at the neurology section of EXCEMED website Multiple sclerosis (MS), as a chronic neurodegenerative disease, is an area of huge medical and scientific challenge. MS has several forms and can progress in different ways. It always represents a severe burden for people affected and for their relatives. Even in the milder relapsing remitting form, the central nervous system damage progresses, both during relapses and in the asymptomatic phases, and physical and cognitive disabilities increase accordingly. For many years, there was little understanding of how best to manage this disease. Thanks to the efforts of neurologists involved in clinical practice, of geneticists, immunologists and many other scientists working in this field, new diagnostic and therapeutic tools have been developed. Since the 1990s, EXCEMED has provided MS specialists with educational activities to help improve their knowledge and share expertise. EXCEMED aims to encourage the good interaction between physicians, other health care professionals and patients, which is vital in diagnosis and treatment of MS. Success in developing educational tools for treating MS has encouraged EXCEMED to extend its work to other neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson s and Alzheimer. In these fields, EXCEMED offers the same balanced and unbiased quality content. Conferences in South America and Canada have been organized, consolidating in this way, the role of EXCEMED as a worldwide medical education provider. Visit the neurology section: and register to access free e-learning activities and receive updates on new events and resources.

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