Young Scientist Summit in Clinical NeuroimmunologyBackground The purpose of this Summit is to educate young investigators who do not have clinical training and are engaged in multiple sclerosis-related research about MS diagnostic criteria, clinical subtypes, epidemiology, neuropathology, and treatment. The long-term goal is to forge bridges between the bench and bedside that will help junior PhD investigators formulate research questions and projects and to seek collaborations with their physician colleagues, that are more likely to lead to translational advancements in MS. Applicants to the Young Scientist Summit are Master’s or PhD candidates or post-doctoral fellows engaged in multiple sclerosis-related research that are not MD/clinically trained. As a North American organization, preference is given to applicants from the US and Canada. Acceptance of international applications is decided on a case-by-case basis.
Program
The Young Scientist Summit program includes:
Reflections from Past Attendees “The networking was amazing. Everyone was very open to connecting. I think it was especially great because of the small size of the event.” “Wide variety of content presented at a level that was understandable and can spark new ideas and areas for further learning.” “Everyone made me feel like an integral part of the MS community and that we are on the right track towards a cure for MS.” |