Latest Conference Coverage

The pediatric neurologist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia provided background on a notable track session at the upcoming MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference covering updates in gene therapy for neuromuscular conditions. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The associate professor of neurology at Columbia University gave clinical insight on what neurologists and other neuromuscular specialists can expect from the ALS/frontotemporal dementia track at this year’s MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The president of the American Heart Association provided post-conference commentary on the advances shaping stroke care and excitement behind this year’s International Stroke Conference. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Matthew B. Harms, MD, an associate professor of neurology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, an MDA Care Center, gave clinical insights on the advances in ALS genetic research and what clinicians can expect from the ALS/FTD track at the 2025 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference.

The Lillehei professor in stem cell and regenerative cardiovascular medicine at the University of Minnesota talked about the potential of investigating inducted pluripotent stem cells in neuromuscular diseases at MDA’s 2025 conference. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]

The director of the Cerebrovascular Center at Mount Sinai highlighted key differences in patient selection criteria and trial designs that may influence how stroke treatment data is applied in clinical practice. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Jonathon Parker, MD, PhD, an assistant professor of neurosurgery and neuroscience at Mayo Clinic Arizona, provided commentary on the promise and roadblocks behind stem cell approaches in epilepsy.

Andrei Alexandrov, MD, chair of the department of neurology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, covered the latest advancements in stroke care from ISC 2025, from expanding thrombectomy indications to evolving imaging techniques.

The clinical researcher at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital discussed the evolving treatment landscape for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, which will be featured in a session at the 2025 MDA Conference. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

The John David Eaton Chair in Multiple Sclerosis at the University of Toronto gave an overview for the upcoming ACTRIMS Forum, highlighting key sessions, themes, and advances in the multiple sclerosis field.

The director of the Cerebrovascular Center at Mount Sinai talked about findings from recent trials presented at ISC 2025 investigating thrombectomy for distal vessel occlusions. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The professor and chair of the neurology department at the University of Arizonia, Phoenix, gave clinical insights on the notable progress in the stroke treatment world, highlighted by advances presented at the 2025 International Stroke Conference. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The professor at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University’s School of Medicine discussed findings from a trial suggesting that intravenous thrombolysis could benefit patients with ischemic stroke up to 24 hours after symptom onset. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]

The director of the neurological disease center at Beijing Anzhen Hospital talked about assessing the potential benefits and safety of intra-arterial tenecteplase in highly selected poststroke patients. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

In addition to failing to separate itself on the primary end point, EVT + best medical care was associated with higher rates of serious adverse events (33.9% vs 25.7%) and mortality (13.3% vs 8.4%) compared to best medical care alone.

The movement disorders nurse practitioner at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center talked about a meeting that equips nurse practitioners and physician assistants to improve movement disorder patient care. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

In a recently presented study at ISC 2025, poststroke patients reported no additional benefit from using transcranial direct current stimulation as a potential intervention for recovery.

The chair of psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine discussed ongoing research exploring the potential of cannabinoids in treating agitation in Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The chief medical advisor at the Muscular Dystrophy Association shared key highlights of what attendees can expect at the 2025 MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

A duo of experts discussed the importance of addressing barriers such as provider comfort, access to genetic counselors, and insurance coverage to reduce diagnostic latency and standardize genetic testing for epilepsy. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Pediatric epilepsy specialists Adam Numis, MD, and Laura Kirkpatrick, MD, highlighted efforts to standardize data collection for pediatric epilepsy health equity and improve neonatal epilepsy outcomes.

Jessica Nickrand, PhD, and Allyson Eyermann from the Child Neurology Foundation emphasized the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration for children with epilepsy and their families.

At ECTRIMS 2024, the postdoctoral research assistant at Charité University Berlin discussed how the updated diagnostic criteria aim to address gaps in diagnosing and treating overlapping autoimmune conditions. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The professor of neurology at University of Florence talked about how early intervention, broader assessment tools, and personalized approaches are essential for effectively managing multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The professor of neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine talked about using responsive neurostimulators to seek shortened drug evaluation timelines and enhance epilepsy treatment.

At ECTRIMS 2024, the assistant professor at the University of Naples the latest multiple sclerosis diagnostic criteria, which emphasized a shift toward biologically based diagnoses. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

At the 2024 ECTRIMS Congress, the neurologist at the University Hospital Center of Nice talked about how the decision to treat patients at risk of MS is highly individualized. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

At ECTRIMS 2024, the consultant neurologist at Queen's Square MS Center in London talked about the evolving McDonald criteria to define multiple sclerosis biologically. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]