Preceptorship on MRI in multiple sclerosis

PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME
Preceptorship on MRI in
multiple sclerosis
Milan, Italy - 24-25 October 2013
Aim of the course
The goal of this activity is to educate physicians regarding the application
and the relevance of conventional and advanced magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) techniques for the management of multiple sclerosis
(MS). Together with laboratory tests and neurophysiological studies, MRI
findings are central to make a diagnosis of MS, and it is even more
important in monitoring disease progression and assessing efficacy of
treatment in clinical trials as well as at an individual patient level.
Plenary lectures given by wordlwide known experts in the use of MRI in
MS. Guided tours at the Neuroimaging Research Unit and at the
Departments of Neuroradiology and Neurology will be provided to
participants in order to understand better the wide range of application
of MRI techniques in MS management.
Learning objectives
The main topics of the course will be focused on:
• MRI in the diagnosis of MS
• Application of structural and functional MRI techniques in the
understanding of MS pathophysiology and evolution
• Relevance of MRI studies in the evaluation of treatment response in
clinical practice and clinical trials
Target audience
Young clinicians and scientists currently involved in MS management
and radiologists interested in MS.
Accreditation
An application will be made to the EACCME® and to the Italian Ministry of
Health for the CME accreditation of the Serono Symposia International
Foundation “Preceptorship in MRI on multiple sclerosis” to be held in
Milan, Italy on 24-25 October 2013.
All Serono Symposia International Foundation programmes are organized solely to
promote the exchange and dissemination of scientific and medical information. No forms
of promotional activities are permitted. All Serono Symposia International Foundation
programmes are made possible thanks to the unrestricted Educational grants received
from: Arseus Medical, Besins Healthcare, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene, Centre
d’Esclerosi Multiple de Catalunya (Vall d'Hebron University Hospital), Centre HépatoBiliaire, Hôpital Paul Brousse, ComtecMed, Congrex, Croissance Conseil, Cryo-Save,
Datanalysis, Dos33, Esaote, European Society of Endocrinology, Ferring, Fondazione
Humanitas, Fundación IVI, GE Healthcare, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals, IPSEN,
Johnson & Johnson Medical, ISFP International Society for Fertility Preservation, ISMH
International Society of Men’s Health, 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.
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Scientific organizer
Massimo Filippi
Neuroimaging Research Unit
Institute of Experimental Neurology
Division of Neuroscience
San Raffaele Scientific Institute
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University
Milan, Italy
Serono Symposia International Foundation 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
initiatives to provide you with cutting-edge learning activities.
During this live educational event you will be asked to answer a
real time survey and prior to this educational event and after you
will be receiving an online survey to help us to better tailor our
future educational initiatives.
We thank you for participating!
Scientific secretariat
Serono Symposia International Foundation
Salita di San Nicola da Tolentino, 1/b- 00187 Rome, Italy
Project Manager: Alessia Addessi
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E-mail: [email protected]
Medical Advisor: Federica Cerri
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with headquarters in 14, rue du Rhône, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland
Organizing secretariat
Meridiano Congress International
Via Sapri, 6 - 00185 Rome, Italy
Congress Coordinator: David H. Slangen
T +39 (0)6 88 595 250 - F +39 (0)6 88595 234
E-mail: [email protected]
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List of
speakers
Federica Agosta
Neuroimaging Research Unit
Institute of Experimental Neurology
Division of Neuroscience
San Raffaele Scientific Institute
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University
Milan, Italy
Giancarlo Comi
Department of Neurology
Institute of Experimental Neurology
University Vita-Salute San Raffaele
Milan, Italy
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 at
the Scientific Institute and
University Vita-Salute San Raffaele
Milan, Italy
Franz Fazekas
Department of Neurology
Medical University Graz
Graz, Austria
Massimo Filippi
Neuroimaging Research Unit
Institute of Experimental Neurology
Division of Neuroscience
San Raffaele Scientific Institute
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University
Milan, Italy
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Jeroen J.G. Geurts
Department of Anatomy & Neurosciences
Section of Clinical Neuroscience
VU University Medical Center
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Maria Assunta Rocca
Neuroimaging Research Unit
Institute of Experimental Neurology
Division of Neuroscience
Scientific Institute and University San Raffaele
Milan, Italy
Jaume Sastre-Garriga
Multiple Sclerosis Center of Catalonia
Unit of Clinical Neuroimmunology
Vall d’Hebron University Hospital
Barcelona, Spain
Ahmed Toosy
Department of Brain Repair and Rehabilitation
UCL Institute of Neurology, UCL
London, UK
Paola Valsasina
Neuroimaging Research Unit
Institute of Experimental Neurology
Division of Neuroscience
San Raffaele Scientific Institute
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University
Milan, Italy
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Scientific
programme
Scientific programme
24-25 October 2013
Tuesday - 24 October
09.00
Serono Symposia International Foundation (SSIF)
opening and introduction
G. Comi (Italy), M. Filippi (Italy)
09.15
Real time survey
09.30
The role of imaging techniques in clinical neurology
M. Filippi (Italy)
10.00
The clinical work up of patients suspected of having MS
F. Fazekas (Austria)
10.30
Individualized treatment in patients with MS
G. Comi (Italy)
11.00
Coffee break
11.30
The MRI criteria for diagnosing MS
J. Sastre-Garriga (Spain)
12.00
MRI and the differential diagnosis in patients suspected of
having MS
A. Falini (Italy)
12.30
Case studies on diagnosis/differential diagnosis
13.15
Real time survey
13.30
Lunch
14.30
Guided visit to the Neuroimaging Research Unit and
Neuroimmunology Unit
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Friday - 25 October
08.45
Real time survey
19.00
Understanding MS evolution using structural MR
techniques
J.J.G. Geurts (The Netherlands)
19.30
Understanding MS evolution using functional MR
techniques
M.A. Rocca (Italy)
10.00
Optic nerve MRI
A. Toosy (UK)
10.30
Spinal cord MRI
P. Valsasina (Italy)
11.00
Coffee break
11.20
MRI and cognition
F. Agosta (Italy)
11.50
Future MR markers to monitor MS
N. De Stefano (Italy)
12.20
MRI and clinical trials
G. Edan (France)
12.50
Real time survey
13.00
Concluding remarks and end of the course
13.15
Lunch
14.15
Guided visit to the Neuroimaging Research Unit and
Neuroimmunology Unit
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General information
Venue
The workshop will take place at the:
Centro Congressi San Raffaele
Aula Caravella Nina
Via Olgettina 58
20132 Milan, Italy
Language
The official language of the course will be English.
Registration fee
 Full registration fee is A 450,00.
This fee includes:
• Scientific sessions
• Coffee breaks and luncheons
• Dinner on 24 October 2013
• Educational materials
• Certificate of attendance
 Registration fee without dinner is A 370,00.
For any registration and/or accommodation requirement please contact
our Organizer Secretariat:
Meridiano Congress International
Congress Coordinator: David H. Slangen
T +39 (0)6 88 595 250 - F +39 (0)6 88595 234
E-mail: [email protected]
Register to Serono Symposia International Foundation website:
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Serono Symposia International Foundation (SSIF) MS
Preceptorship conferences, aim to update young physicians
about the very latest developments from leading international
scientists and clinicians.
SSIF is seeking to capture their energy and enthusiasm by
creating an MS Alumni Program – 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
program:
- Multiple Sclerosis Centre of Catalonia, Cem-cat
Barcelona, Spain
- Institute of Experimental Neurology
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
- Valens Clinic Rehabilitation Center, Valens, Switzerland
Why is the Alumni Program so important?
The effective treatment of MS is one of the greatest of clinical
challenges. SSIF believes that young physicians need every
opportunity, now and in the future, to share their knowledge, to
keep up to date and to have access to internationally respected
mentors.
Be part of the MS Alumni Program!
You qualify to be an alumnus if you have attended one of the
SSIF's Preceptorships. Ask to be recontacted later on with
more news on this exiting opportunity!
The MS Alumni Program:
creating a community of
excellence
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