Second Annual Vanderbilt MS Symposium: From Lifestyle to Research

Second Annual Vanderbilt MS Symposium: From Lifestyle to Research

By Vanderbilt Department of Neurology

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 37067

Agenda

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

Health • Medical

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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Vanderbilt Department of Neurology

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