October 25- 28
Rosen Shingle Creek | Orlando, Florida
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Please Join Us at the 2021 CMSC Annual Meeting
The leading research and educational conference for MS healthcare professionals in North America.
Rosen Shingle Creek
9939 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR LATE-BREAKING ABSTRACTS.
Annual Meeting Dates: October 25 – 28
Location: Rosen Shingle Creek | Orlando, Florida
For questions regarding content, rules, and guidelines, please contact Jennifer Pichardo at [email protected] or at (201) 487-1050 x 115.
For technical support, contact [email protected]. Emails are monitored seven days a week from 7:00am-11:00pm Eastern Time or you can call +1 401.334.0220 Mon-Fri from 8:00am-6:00pm Eastern Time.
Submission Deadline: April 30, 2021
The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) invites submissions for Poster and/or Platform presentations that address timely issues involving MS basic and clinical research, patient care and treatment outcomes. Submissions that reflect collaboration between specialties are encouraged.
The categories to be highlighted include:
All healthcare professionals are welcome to submit abstracts. Authors need not be members of CMSC or be sponsored by a member. Acceptance will be based entirely upon the quality of the work and the appropriateness of the topic.
Submission of a proposal implies a commitment to present at the meeting. Authors of accepted abstracts must register for the conference. The CMSC cannot assist with your costs. You may apply for scholarship support but this process is separate from the abstract review and approval of your work.
Platform Presentations: In support of improving patient care, the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. CMSC is committed to comply with the rules and guidelines set forth by these agencies to ensure that these standards are strictly followed. The work of commercial interest authors and presenters will be considered for review provided that the content focuses on basic science and not on the product or on the commercial aspects of the discovery. Acceptance of an abstract for Platform presentation depends solely on the decision of the CMSC Abstract Review Committee in consultation with the CMSC CE Committee.
Poster Presentations: Authors of poster submissions should present information about studies or projects of benefit to the multiple sclerosis scientific and/or clinical community. The work of authors who are industry employees will be considered provided that the authors are employed by the scientific and/or medical divisions. The work of authors in industry sales or marketing posts will not be considered for inclusion in the scientific poster session. This policy shall apply to work submitted individually or in a co-authoring capacity.
Review Process: The CMSC Abstract Review Committee will review all abstracts. Submissions will be evaluated for clarity, relevance to MS, originality, scientific merit, and for the purpose of resolution of any identified conflict of interest (COI) on the part of the author(s). Submissions will be evaluated on an equal basis, whether theme-related or of general interest, although preference will be given to data-based submissions for platform presentations.
Notification: No later than June 30, 2021.
Registration: All Platform and Poster presenters must register for the meeting and will be required to cover all costs related to their annual meeting attendance.
Scholarships: The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers provides scholarships to MS professionals who wish to attend the annual meeting and require financial assistance. All applicants must meet defined criteria to be eligible. Please go to the Scholarship tab to obtain full information.
Platforms: The presenters of abstracts selected as Platforms must be available to present on October 26 between 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm. The exact time of each platform presentation will be posted in the proceedings of the program. The presentation should not exceed twelve (12) minutes with three(3) minutes for questions and answers. Due to limited time, some submissions requesting platform presentations may be assigned to the poster session. Platform sessions will be awarded continuing education credit.
Posters: For abstracts selected as posters, the presenter must be available to hang the poster, and will be responsible for the material and supplies needed to present the poster. The size of the poster board is four (4) feet in height and eight (8) feet in width. Posters may be hung beginning on October 25 at 12:00 pm. There will be a Poster session on October 26 at 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Authors will be expected to stand by their work between 6 and 7 pm and be available for discussion during the poster session.
There is also going to be a virtual poster session. Each presenter will have a pre-recorded 2-minute audio with 2-3 slides.
All accepted abstracts will be published for distribution during the meeting and posted on the CMSC Annual Meeting website at www.mscare.org/2021.
The CMSC offers a number of awards in recognition of the quality of work submitted. The CMSC Research Award will be given to the best Platform and Poster presentations of innovative research in multiple sclerosis. The Patient and Family Education Award will be given to the best Platform and Poster presentations focusing on patient and family education in MS. The Labe C. Scheinberg Award will be presented by the Foundation of the CMSC to the Platform or Poster presentation that has the greatest impact in advancing the care of people with MS. Reviewers will recommend an abstract to be considered for any of the awards.
Research and Education award winners will receive a plaque and free registration to a subsequent CMSC Annual Meeting for the first author only. The Scheinberg awardee will receive a trophy and a cash award from the Foundation of the CMSC.
In 2020, we were forced by the pandemic to cancel our onsite annual meeting and switch to virtual events. The success of these virtual events were so great that we decided to offer both onsite and virtual sessions for our 2021 Annual Meeting.
Our abstract submission will now include a question regarding the authors’ interest to join our virtual session. The author’s response will not affect the Review Committee’s decision to accept or reject an abstract.
All poster presenters are invited to join us in a virtual poster presentation. It will be a 2-minute pre-recorded audio with 2-3 slides. Click here to view the demo.
Dr. John N. Whitaker was a world famous researcher in multiple sclerosis. Not only did Dr. Whitaker engage in research himself, he encouraged budding scientists to enter the field and develop their skills and talents in this important work. The CMSC is proud to honor Dr. Whitaker’s memory by presenting the Whitaker Research Track each year as part of its annual meeting. This project of the CMSC includes the work of emerging scientists working in the field of MS. Students, post-doctoral fellows, and young investigators are encouraged to submit abstracts of their work for presentation during the Whitaker Track. A panel, headed by Dr. Michael Racke, will judge the presentations and will award the Whitaker Prize for MS Research. A monetary grant will be awarded by the Foundation of the CMSC to the winner to support his or her continued work in the field of MS. The Whitaker Platform Session will take place on Wednesday, June 2. Investigators whose abstracts are chosen will be provided with transportation, hotel accommodations for two nights and complimentary registration.
Submission Deadline: April 30, 2021
Submission of a proposal implies a commitment to present at the meeting. Authors of accepted abstracts must register for the conference. Restrictions: No continuation page, illustrations or tables are to be included. Abstracts must report work not presented or published prior to the meeting. Disclosure Statement: This statement must be completed by all authors in order for abstract to be considered.
Review Process: The Whitaker Review Committee will review submissions. Submissions are evaluated for clarity, nature and originality and scientific merit. Submissions will be evaluated on an equal basis, whether theme related or of general interest, although preference will be given to data-based submissions for presentations.
Notification: June 30, 2021.
In 2020, we were forced by the pandemic to cancel our onsite annual meeting and switch to virtual events. The success of these virtual events were so great that we decided to offer both onsite and virtual sessions for our 2021 Annual Meeting.
Our abstract submission will now include a question regarding the authors’ interest to join our virtual session. The author’s response will not affect the Review Committee’s decision to accept or reject an abstract.
More details and instructions on the virtual session will be provided as we finalize the process. Please check back our website for updates.
For questions regarding Independently Supported Symposia, please contact Tina Trott at [email protected] or at (201) 487-1050 x 102.
Novel Therapies: Upgrading the Standard of Care for Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD)
This 1.5 hour satellite symposium, presented by Dr. Claudia Lucchinetti and Dr. Dean Wingerchuk, will incorporate case-based presentations, didactic lecture, and audience participation to enhance practice-based learning. In addition, participants will be able to use the audience response keypads to participate in case studies and polling surveys.
Multiple Sclerosis Management: Shedding Light on the Patient Perspective
The Full Economic Burden of Living with MS: Implications for Practice and Care
“The Full Economic Burden of Living with MS: Implications for Practice and Care”. Learn more about evidence-based cost comparisons, actionable ways healthcare providers can navigate these burdens alongside their patients living with MS, and further legislation that could support a decrease of burden. More details here.
Taking a Closer Look at Spasticity in Patients with MS: Am I Missing the Obvious?
This program features 3 expert faculty who will review the care of spasticity in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). In particular, the content will address the burden, symptoms, and diagnosis of MS spasticity, along with expert recommendations on treatment selection. As no cure exists and not every therapeutic option works equally well for all patients with spasticity, the program will end with a review of investigational therapies being studied for the management of spasticity in patients with MS.
Neuromyelitis Optica: What You Need to Know in 2021 and Beyond
Join us for this CE symposium where faculty will present didactic information and cases, as well as engage in a panel discussion, to summarize evidence-based diagnostic criteria and best practices that assist in the differential diagnosis of NMOSD. They will also differentiate current therapeutics and examine interdisciplinary best practices that can assist in the acute and long-term care of patients with NMOSD.
Exploring the Convergence of Advances in S1P Receptor Modulation With Progress in Understanding Brain Atrophy & Cognition Measures in Multiple Sclerosis
During the Seminars presented in this PeerView Live activity, leading experts will explore the mechanisms of action of S1PR modulators approved for the treatment of MS and highlight similarities and differences among the agents. They will also review the efficacy and safety data for these therapies, as well as their potential effects on markers of treatment response or disease progression (eg, brain atrophy, neurofilament protein levels, cognitive test results). The Workshop will also feature patient case scenarios, through which the expert faculty will model the appropriate use of S1PR modulators in the context of everyday clinical practice.
The Role of Brain Penetrant BTK Inhibitors to Improve Outcomes in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
This interactive CME/CE program will highlight the important emerging role of Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors as the first brain penetrant disease modifying therapy that offers opportunities to improve neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. The expert faculty, led by Fred D. Lublin, MD, will first provide an overview of the BTK inhibitor science. Following, current clinical trial data regarding the safety and efficacy of BTK inhibitors will be analyzed, along with the clinical implications for the multiple sclerosis patient. The faculty will conclude with a discussion of best practices for shared decision making from an interprofessional perspective to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
Bruton Tyrosine Kinases for MS: Progress in the Development of an Emerging Therapeutic Approach
In this PeerView live event, expert faculty will put BTK inhibitors into context, starting with the expanding understanding of the inflammatory and neurodegenerative processes of MS, the roles of B cells, microglia, and T cells, and how the ongoing investigations of BTK inhibitors as possible MS treatments build upon the successes of B-cell-targeted therapies. They will also review the evidence related to current clinical trials and engage learners in interactive case-based discussion exploring how BTK inhibitors might someday be deployed to address unmet needs of individuals with MS.
The 2021 CMSC Annual Meeting is now being held on October 25 – 28 in Orlando, Florida.
For questions regarding support and exhibits, please contact Marguerite Herman at [email protected] or at (201) 487-1050 x 105.
Please be advised that CDC Health and Safety guidelines will take precedent over standard IAEE booth construction guidelines due to the evolving policies surrounding COVID-19.
IMPORTANT: Affiliate meeting space in the Rosen Shingle Creek Convention Center is sold out over consecutive dates! Currently available are a limited number of hospitality suites on the hotel side of Rosen Shingle Creek. For more information about availability, please contact Mary Quigg at [email protected] or Michelle Milner at [email protected]
Click here for the Affiliate Space Request Form
Once you have submitted your request, please do not attempt to make changes by submitting a new form. Please contact Erin Quigg at [email protected] AND Mary Sanchez-Quigg at [email protected] to make any changes.
An affiliate meeting is any event held during the dates of the CMSC Annual Meeting and the event is not part of the official CMSC Annual Meeting Program.
Events may include, and are not limited to:
Affiliate Meeting Space Requests
If you plan to hold a function or wish to secure a hospitality suite during the CMSC Annual Meeting, you must complete an Affiliate Group Function Space Request Form.
Requests will be accepted beginning on Monday, April 19, 2021. The final date to submit requests will be Friday, October 1, 2021.
Assignment of Space:
Affiliate space will be assigned beginning on May 7, 2021. Following this date, requests will be processed, and rooms assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. A space confirmation will be issued within 2 weeks after submitting your space request.
Rules and Regulations
Please review the affiliate meeting rules and regulations, outlined below, prior to completing the online space request form.
Should your organization decide to host a meeting or event at an offsite venue, CMSC encourages you to disclose of the function by using the online form. Awareness of all events will allow CMSC staff to assist delegates with questions.
Flat Rate: Per Day, Per Room/Ballroom Section | Exhibitor | Non-Exhibitor | Non-profit |
Rate before 8/16/2021 | $1,500 | $1,800 | $1,000 |
Rate after 8/16/2021 | $1,800 | $2,000 | $1,200 |
CMSC will make the final determination on ALL meeting room set-up AND load-in/out arrangements. Affiliates will be required to submit their production schedule (including load-in/out times) to CMSC by Friday, September 24 for review/approval. Floor plans and/or renderings may be required for fire marshal approval. Please work with CMSC/Hotel to determine if your room build will require approval. Deadline for approval is Friday, October 1.
For the safety of CMSC Annual Meeting attendees and out of respect for other affiliate groups, use of public space (foyers) for load-in/out of affiliate rooms may only be used outside of show hours.
Registration tables or furniture may not be permitted outside of select meeting rooms due to their respective locations. Please make sure to request approval in advance if welcome counters, registration desks or any furniture will be needed outside of the meeting space.
Flyers and promotional materials for Affiliate Meetings are not permitted to be placed throughout the venue or distributed within CMSC Event Space (ex – registration, building lobby, common areas, etc.). If CMSC finds these materials, they will be immediately removed, discarded and/or asked to cease distribution immediately.
Affiliates are not permitted to distribute flyers or promotional materials directly to attendees within the event meeting space (example – affiliate cannot pass out flyers at the event registration desk as attendees pick up their credentials).
Cancellation Policy:
No refunds will be provided once the payment has been processed. If the Affiliate cancels their space request applications within 45-days of the CMSC Annual Meeting (September 7, 2021), 100% of the anticipated meeting space fees will be due to CMSC.
It is the Affiliate Group’s responsibility to distribute copies of this information to the appropriate personnel and/or any agents, representatives or contractors involved in planning activities at CMSC Annual Meeting. The Affiliate Groups requesting space are responsible for the actions of their employees and/or agents and will be expected to follow all rules and guidelines outlined above.
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