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University of Colorado School of Medicine
Department of Neurology

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For Additional Information

Alina Rich
Education Manager

Department of Neurology
University of Colorado
Anschutz Medical Campus
Phone: 303-724-7928
Alina.Rich@cuanschutz.edu

New Directions in Multiple Sclerosis and Neuro-Ophthalmology

Saturday, March 4, 2017
7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Presented by Department of Neurology University of Colorado School of Medicine
Sponsored by University of Colorado School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education

There is no registration fee but limited space is available. Please register to secure your spot.

The University of Colorado Hospital Conference Center
12605 E 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045

University of Colorado Hospital or University Hospital is part of the University of Colorado Health System and is the principal teaching hospital for the University of Colorado School of Medicine, located in Aurora, Colorado.

Accreditation:
The University of Colorado School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Colorado School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty Speakers

	Enrique Alvarez, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Neurology University of Colorado Denver

	Laura Balcer, MD Professor of Neurology NYU Langone Medical Center

	Jeffrey Bennett, MD, PhD D Professor of Neurology University of Colorado Denver

	John Corboy, MD Professor of Neurology University of Colorado Denver

	Alaa Bou Ghannam, MD Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship University of Colorado Denver

	Justin Honce, MD Assistant Professor of Radiology-Neuroradiology University of Colorado Denver

	Teri L. Schreiner, MD, MPH Assistant Professor of Neurology University of Colorado Denver

	Victoria S. Pelak, MD Professor of Neurology and Ophthalmology University of Colorado Denver

	Kenneth Tyler, MD Reuler-Lewin Family Professor and Chairman University of Colorado Denver

	Timothy L. Vollmer, MD Professor and Vice Chair, Clinical Research University of Colorado Denver

New Directions in Multiple Sclerosis and Neuro-Ophthalmology
Saturday, March 4, 2017
University of Colorado Hospital Bruce Schroffel Conference Center

7:30-8:30 AM	Registration & Breakfast

8:30-8:40 AM	Welcome and Introduction John Corboy, MD Professor of Neurology University of Colorado School of Medicine

8:40-9:05 AM	Immunology of Multiple Sclerosis: from bench to bedside Enrique Alvarez, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Neurology University of Colorado School of Medicine

9:05-9:35 AM	MRI as a surrogate marker for disease activity Justin Honce, MD Assistant Professor of Radiology - Neuroradiology University of Colorado School of Medicine

9:35-10:00 AM	Update in Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Teri L. Schreiner, MD, MPH Assistant Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics University of Colorado School of Medicine Children’s Hospital Colorado

10:00-10:15 AM	Break

10:15 -10:50 AM	Safety updates: PML in Multiple Sclerosis Kenneth Tyler, MD Reuler-Lewin Family Professor & Chair Department of Neurology University of Colorado School of Medicine

10:50-11:10 AM	Treatment updates (DMTs, remyelinating therapies) John Corboy, MD Instructor of Neurology University of Colorado School of Medicine

11:10-11:35 AM	Life Long Brain Health & Comparative Effectiveness Timothy Vollmer, MD Professor of Neurology University of Colorado School of Medicine

11:35-12:00 PM	Panel discussion/QA

12:00 PM	Lunch

1:00-1:05 PM	Brief introduction to the afternoon Victoria Pelak, MD Professor of Neurology & Ophthalmology University of Colorado School of Medicine

1:05-1:35 PM	New Perspectives on Neuromyelitis Optica Jeffrey Bennett , MD, PhD Professor of Neurology & Ophthalmology University of Colorado School of Medicine

1:35-2:05 PM	The Use and Role of Optical Coherence Tomography Alaa Bou Ghannam, MD Neuro-ophthalmology Fellows University of Colorado School of Medicine

2:05-2:35 PM	Keynote Speaker: The Utility of Optical Coherence Tomography in Optic Neuritis Laura Balcer, MD Professor of Neurology & Ophthalmology Vice Chair of Neurology NYU Langone School of Medicine

2:35-2:50 PM	Break

2:50-3:20 PM	Visual Dysfunction in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease Victoria Pelak , MD Professor of Neurology & Ophthalmology University of Colorado School of Medicine

3:20-4:00 PM	Keynote Speaker: The Neuro-ophthalmology of Traumatic Brain Injury Laura Balcer, MD Professor of Neurology & Ophthalmology Vice Chair of Neurology NYU Langone School of Medicine

4:00-4:15 PM	Case Presentations with Audience Participation

4:15-4:30 PM	Question and Answer session

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learning Objectives / Performance Objectives: what should the learner be able to accomplish after the activity? Objectives should bridge the gap between the identified need/gap and the desired result.

Assess how to maximize lifelong brain health in MS by effective use of currently available DMTs.
Identify the most common safety concerns with the use of immune suppressants in MS with particular emphasis on progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML).
Incorporate into clinical practice the new developments in neuro-ophthalmology related to the treatment and assessment of neuromyelitis optica, traumatic brain injury, and neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
Interpret and integrate findings of optic coherence tomography (OCT) of the nerve fiber layer in clinical practice.

Driving/Parking Map. (Map attached)
Bruce Schroffel Conference Center.
University of Colorado Hospital - Anschutz Pavilion 2.
12605 East 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045.

From the south (via I-225).
West on Colfax to Aurora Ct.
Right on Aurora Court to 16th Ave.
Left on 16th Ave.

From the north.
South on Peoria to Colfax.
East on Colfax.
Left on Quentin St. to 16th Ave.
Right ton 16th Ave.

From downtown Denver.
East on Colfax to Quentin St.
Left on Quentin St. to 16th Ave.
Right on 16th Ave.