Program
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Session I
Chair(s): Joelle Massouh
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| 09:00–09:30 | The Evolving Role of the MS Nurse: Global Perspectives | Kathleen Costello |
| 09:30–10:00 | Optimizing Symptom Management in MS: Practical Strategies for Nurses | Piet Eelen |
| 10:00–10:45 | Empowering Neuroimmunology Care in MENA: Voices from the Frontline |
Panel Discussion Moderated by Joelle Massouh Kathleen Costello, Sumaira Ahmed, Maya Zeineddine |
| 10:45–11:00 | Coffee Break | |
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Nursing Session II
Chair: M. Zeineddine (LB)
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| 11:00–11:20 | MS Nurses as Brain Health Champions | J. Massouh (AE) |
| 11:20–11:50 | New and Emerging Therapies in MS | S. F. Ahmed (KW) |
| 11:50–12:15 | Management of Risks Associated with High-efficacy Therapies | P. Eelen (BE) |
| 12:15–12:45 | MS Research Essentials | M. Zeineddine (LB) |
| 12:45–14:00 | Lunch Break | |
| 14:00–14:30 | Nursing Industry Talk 1 | |
| 14:30–15:00 | Nursing Industry Talk 2 | |
| 15:00–15:30 | Nursing Industry Talk 3 | |
| 15:30–16:00 | Nursing Industry Talk 4 | |
| 16:00–16:30 | Nursing Industry Talk 5 | |
| 16:30–17:00 | Nursing Industry Talk 6 | |
Faculty
Ms. Joelle Massouh
Clinical Manager of Neurology Institute and Multiple Sclerosis Center
Harley Street Medical Centre
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Ms. Kathleen Costello
Registered Nurse and Board Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
Consortium of MS Centers & International Organization of MS Nurses
Castle Hayne, North Carolina, United States of America
Mr. Piet Eelen
Clinical Nurse Specialist Multiple Sclerosis
National Multiple Sclerosis Center (NMSC)
Melsbroek, Belgium
Ms. Sumaira Ahmed
Patient Advocacy Leader
The Sumaira Foundation
Boston, United States of America
Dr. Maya Zeineddine
PhD, Clinical Associate Professor, MS Certified Specialist, Executive Secretary MENACTRIMS
Lebanese American University
Beirut, Lebanon
Target Audience
- Pharmacists & nurses interested in the field of multiple sclerosis
