Join us for a dynamic and insightful session exploring the latest developments in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnostics — through the unique lens of nursing and neurology.
As MS diagnostic criteria continue to evolve, it's essential that healthcare professionals stay up to date on how these changes impact clinical practice. In this webinar, Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Köhler, a leading neurologist, will present the newest criteria introduced by Montalban et al. at ECTRIMS 2024, including emerging MRI markers such as the paramagnetic rim and central vein sign.
Following this, Amy Perrin Ross, a board-certified neuroscience nurse and President of IOMSN, will provide a nursing perspective on how these updates translate into real-world care, communication, and patient support.
To bring these insights to life, we will also hear directly from a patient expert, offering a personal view on diagnosis and care.
Whether you're a nurse, clinician, or allied health professional, this webinar will equip you with timely knowledge and practical context to better support people living with MS.
Amy Perrin Ross, MSN, RN, CNRN, MSCN
Neuroscience Program Coordinator, Loyola University Medical Center
Amy Perrin Ross is a board-certified neuroscience nurse and the Neuroscience Program Coordinator at Loyola University Medical Center in Illinois, USA. An advanced practice MS nurse, she has coordinated numerous clinical trials and leads the MS clinic at Loyola. Amy currently is a Clinical Nurse Consultant with the National MS Society. A widely published author and frequent conference speaker, she has over 20 years of experience in neuroscience nursing and MS care.
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Köhler
Senior Neurologist, University Hospital Leipzig
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Köhler is a highly respected neurologist with decades of experience in clinical care, research, and education. Currently serving as a Senior Neurologist at the University Hospital Leipzig, he leads specialized services in leukodystrophies, myelin disorders, and care for adults with disabilities.
With a background that spans leadership roles in neurology departments and MS clinics, Prof. Köhler has been a principal investigator in numerous international clinical trials (Phases II–IV) focused on multiple sclerosis, stroke, and neuroimmunological disorders. He is also actively involved in several scientific and advisory boards, including the German Multiple Sclerosis Society (DMSG), the European Leukodystrophy Association (ELA), and the United Leukodystrophy Foundation (USA).
His work continues to influence MS diagnostics and patient-centered neurological care on a global scale.
Luigi Azzarone
EMSP's Young People's Network
Luigi Azzarone is a young scientist living with Multiple Sclerosis and a member of the Young People's Network (EMSP).
He earned an International Master's degree in Neuroscience from the University of Trieste and a Master in Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Management in the Pharmaceutical Sector. He works as a Researcher & Regulatory Affairs Specialist at ChemiCare Srl, focusing on the development of new pharmacological approaches for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis.
Register for this webinar following this link, we look forward to seeing you there!