The ECTRIMS annual Winter School is aimed at supporting timely international scientific/clinical meetings on topics of interest and importance in multiple sclerosis. Programmes are limited in the number of participants and are held in European locations designed to facilitate discussion and interaction. Outcomes from the programme are often published in an internationally recognised journal.
Applications are no longer accepted.
The 2nd ECTRIMS Winter School is directed towards young clinicians specialising in multiple sclerosis – including you as neurologists, researchers, residents, and fellows – who are eager to deepen their understanding of biomarkers and their applications in MS. The sessions will provide you with the latest advancements, knowledge and practical skills in this rapidly evolving field.
The Winter School aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of CSF and blood biomarkers for MS differential diagnosis, for monitoring disease activity as well as progression, and for predicting treatment response. You will gain insights from renowned experts in the field of MS research and biomarkers. Their expertise, cutting-edge research, and practical experiences will broaden your understanding of biomarker discovery, validation, and clinical applications in MS.
The Winter School will also include practical workshops including statistics to help you better identify, analyse, and interpret biomarkers in MS. These sessions will provide a unique opportunity to collaborate and learn from fellow young clinicians and experts in the field.
Together, we can contribute to the improvement of MS patient care and the advancement of knowledge in this exciting field.
For successful applicants, the following costs will be covered:
The first annual ECTRIMS Winter School – jointly organised with Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Multiple Sclerosis (MAGNIMS) – was directed towards young MS clinicians and investigators with an interest in diagnosis and management of multiple sclerosis, as well as MS research including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques. MRI plays a key role in the diagnosis and management of people with multiple sclerosis. Appropriate knowledge and expertise in the use of MRI for MS clinical assessment as well as research is central in the career development of any MS expert.
The course aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and expertise needed to diagnose MS, evaluate the effectiveness of drugs in MS, understand the value of non-conventional and quantitative MRI for assessing structural, metabolic and functional damage in MS, and become familiar with the different techniques used for imaging analysis.