Pre-MENACTRIMS Activities - 10th MENACTRIMS Congress

Limited seats · Complimentary for radiologists where indicated

Date & Time: 09:00–11:00 on December 4, 2025

Neuroimaging Course

Venue Al Baraha 1

Target Audience

Neuroradiologists, Radiologists, Neurologists, Neuroscientists, Residents & Fellows involved in MS care.

Resources

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Educational Objectives

Develop enhanced skills in identifying MS lesions using a clinical-anatomical approach.
Understand and apply the updated McDonald criteria and latest NMOSD imaging criteria.
Recognize and integrate new MRI biomarkers into clinical practice for improved diagnosis and management.
Foster multidisciplinary collaboration by correlating imaging findings with clinical context.

Neuro-ophthalmological Course

Optical Coherent Tomography (OCT) & Neuro-ophthalmological Tools in Multiple Sclerosis

Venue Al Baraha 2

Target Audience

Radiologists, Neurologists, Ophthalmologists, Residents & Fellows in Neurology/Ophthalmology, MS-care professionals.

Resources

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Educational Objectives

Interpret OCT, VEP, visual field tests, and fluorescein angiography in neuro-ophthalmic MS presentations.
Integrate neuro-ophthalmological tools with updated diagnostic criteria for MS and related disorders.
Promote multidisciplinary clinical collaboration for patients with visual symptoms and MS.
Identify OCT advancements and areas of potential utilization in MS and other neuro-inflammatory conditions.

Pre-MENACTRIMS Symposium — Neuroimaging Course Case-based • 2 hours

Focused neuroimaging training for MS presentations across visual, hemispheric, brainstem, and spinal pathways.

This Pre-MENACTRIMS Neuroimaging Course is a 2-hour program dedicated to improving diagnostic confidence in multiple sclerosis (MS) through imaging-based case discussions. Led by international experts, the course systematically reviews presentations of MS in different CNS regions with practical case illustrations.

Time
09:00–11:00
Date
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Venue
Al Baraha 1, Intercontinental Hotel – Festival City
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Program

09:00–11:00	Neuroimaging Course Chairs: XXX
09:00–09:30	Optic Neuritis (Visual) Presentation for MS	M. Aboulwafa Ali (UK)
09:30–10:00	Hemispheric (Sensorimotor) Presentation for MS	M. Aboulwafa Ali (UK)
10:00–10:30	Brainstem Presentation for MS	M. Aboulwafa Ali (UK)
10:30–11:00	Spinal Cord Presentation for MS	M. Aboulwafa Ali (UK)

Faculty

Mohammad Aboulwafa Ali

Neurology Clinical Research Fellow
Queen Mary University of London
– NHS England

London, United Kingdom

Mohammad Aboulwafa Ali

Neurology Clinical Research Fellow
Queen Mary University of London
– NHS England

London, United Kingdom

Mohammad Aboulwafa Ali

Neurology Clinical Research Fellow
Queen Mary University of London
– NHS England

London, United Kingdom

Mohammad Aboulwafa Ali

Neurology Clinical Research Fellow
Queen Mary University of London
– NHS England

London, United Kingdom

Target Audience

Specialists
Neurologists

Practitioners
Researchers in the field of MS

Registration

Registration is complimentary. The Merck Medical Grand Rounds content is developed for use outside of the US and is intended for non-US HCPs.

GL-MAV-01489 | December 2025

This medical program is funded and organized by Merck Healthcare KGaA, an affiliate of Merck. It is intended for healthcare professionals only, (excluding US healthcare professionals). The materials shown are intended for discussion purposes and must not be considered medical advice from healthcare professional. Scientific opinions presented therein do not necessarily represent the position of Merck. It is not intended to promote the use of any products. Prescribing information may vary depending on local approval in each country. Therefore, before prescribing any product, always refer to locally approved prescribing information and/or the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC). The presentations may contain information on products and/or product combinations outside of the approved label in the EU and/or in your country. For any further information regarding the approval status of a specific product in your country, please refer the applicable product labelling information in your country of practice.

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Prof. Bassem I. Yamout

Professor of Neurology, Director
Neurology Institute
American University of Beirut,
Harley Street Medical Centre

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Jiwon Oh (Chair)

Consultant Neurologist, Associate Professor of Neurology
St. Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto

Toronto, Canada

Bassem I. Yamout

Professor of Neurology, Director
Neurology Institute
American University of Beirut,
Harley Street Medical Centre

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Celia Oreja-Guevara

Consultant Neurologist, Vice Chair
of Neurology
University Hospital San Carlos

Madrid, Spain

Mohammad Aboulwafa Ali

Neurology Clinical Research Fellow
Queen Mary University of London
– NHS England

London, United Kingdom