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Donald Paty Lecture: Adventures at the Poles: Ultra-Low and Ultra-High-Field MRI for MS

2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE In this talk, I will compare what MRI can and cannot show in multiple sclerosis at the two ends of the field-strength spectrum: portable ultra-low-field (e.g., 64 millitesla) and ultra-high-field (e.g., 7 tesla). I will discuss how field strength changes image quality and …

Whitaker Invited Lectures

2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, AOTA, APA, ASWB, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, RD, IPCE This session will explore emerging and high-impact developments shaping the future of multiple sclerosis (MS) care and research. Dr. Moein Amin will discuss the expanding role of artificial intelligence in MS, highlighting applications in diagnosis, imaging analysis, prognostication, and …

Spinal Cord in MS: Key Clinical and Imaging Considerations

2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE Spinal cord disease is important in most people with MS , but is less emphasized in patient care, basic, clinical research, and therapeutic trials. Clinically relevant spinal cord disease in MS is crucial to recognize. How and when to image the spinal cord …

Great Debate in MS Nursing: Are Digital Tools Enhancing or Eroding Patient Relationships?

2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE Digital health tools are rapidly reshaping how multiple sclerosis (MS) care is delivered. Telehealth visits, remote monitoring platforms, electronic patient-reported outcomes, and mobile apps now play a central role in how MS nurses, advanced practice providers, and PAs connect with patients. While these tools …

OCT Across the Spectrum of Demyelinating Disease

2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE OCT (optical coherence tomography) has significantly advanced the clinical practice of neuro-ophthalmology, including the care of patients with demyelinating disease. OCT is a non-invasive, reliable, financially accessible technique for visualizing structures in the eye including the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and ganglion cell-inner …

Fundamentals of MS Care Part 1 The History of MS, Diagnosis, Managing Specific Population, and Comprehensive Care

2026 Charlotte, NC sessions AAPA, ACPE, CME, Letter of Completion, NCPD, IPCE These Sessions offer a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of multiple sclerosis. A comprehensive overview of MS will be presented to include epidemiology, immunology, pathophysiology, natural history, and clinical course. Presentations will include unraveling the complexity of making diagnosis and use …