Second Annual Vanderbilt MS Symposium: From Lifestyle to Research
Free symposium for those impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. In-person and virtual options are available.
Date and time
Location
Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville South Cool Springs
820 Crescent Centre Drive Franklin, TN 37067Agenda
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Doors Open for In-Person Attendance, Light Continental Breakfast, and Exhibits
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Welcome Address
John Kramer, PA-C
9:05 AM - 9:30 AM
Multiple Sclerosis and Women's Health
Stephanie Taylor, MD
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Tips for Caregiver Burnout
Ashley Hunter, LMSW
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Not Defined by MS
Jerry Combs
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Treatment Updates
Dr. Siddharama Pawate
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
MS Symptom Management
Olivia Gruder, MD
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Break and Exhibits
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Pelvic Floor Health for the MS Patient
Nicole Motzny, PT DPT
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Nursing Insights on MS Care
MS Nursing Team
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Advancements in Remyelination
Harold Moses, MD
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Keynote Address: New Frontiers in MS: Biomarkers and Early Prevention of MS
Robert Fallis, MD
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
Q & A Panel and In-Person Lunch
12:50 PM - 1:00 PM
Closing Remarks
John Kramer, PA-C
Good to know
Highlights
- 4 hours
- In person
About this event
Audience
People living with multiple sclerosis, their family members, their caregivers, and their loved ones
Description (in-person and virtual)
The Vanderbilt Department of Neurology and Vanderbilt Multiple Sclerosis Center offer this free educational event to individuals living with MS, their caregivers, and their loved ones. Experts from across Vanderbilt will share how to handle MS with confidence, including tips for managing symptoms, how cutting edge research is advancing MS care, and a topic specific to caregivers.
See the agenda for more information on topics, speakers and exhibit times. We hope that you can join us either in-person or virtually. Registration is required for either selection.
In-Person Option
In-person attendance will include a free light continental breakfast and box lunch. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and the symposium begins at 9 a.m. central time. Free parking is available at the hotel and the there is also a covered drop-off area at the entrance.
Virtual Option:
Virtual attendees will receive a Microsoft Teams webinar link with registration information via email approximately one week prior to the symposium date to join remotely. The symposium will be streamed from 9 a. m. to 1 p.m central time.
Registration
Registration is required in advance to attend this free symposium.
In-person space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. If registering for more than one person, enter the total number of attendees in your group, including yourself, before checkout.
We strive to create a symposium that is welcoming and accommodating for all attendees. For accessibility questions or to request accommodations, email Tiffany Duraney at tiffany.a.duraney@vumc.org. Requests may also be made on the registration form.
Hotel Website
The Embassy Suites Cool Springs – Franklin, Tenn
Vanderbilt Multiple Sclerosis Center
Vanderbilt Multiple Sclerosis Center | Vanderbilt Health
Exhibitors:
- Biogen
- Bristol Myers Squibb
- Genentech
- iConquerMS
- Lifetime Guidance
- Novartis
- TG Therapeutics
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