At a Glance
At Patient Community Day 2025, participants enjoyed an informative programme featuring two interactive sessions. The sessions explored the forefront of multiple sclerosis research and treatment, focusing on topics that have made an impact at ECTRIMS 2025 and are particularly relevant to the lives of people living with MS and related neurological conditions.
The programme for the 2025 Patient Community Day event:
| 15:00 – 15:10 CEST | Introduction |
| 15:10 – 16:00 CEST | Session 1 explored the newest developments in research related to MS, NMOSD and MOGAD that impact on a patient’s journey. In particular, discussions covered the topics of diagnosis, emerging therapies, rehabilitation and lifestyle modifications. As well as this, the session placed a focus on the role that nurses play throughout these key stages in the course of the disease.
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| 16:00 – 16:20 CEST | People with Lived Experience Panel |
| 16:20 – 17:00 CEST | Networking Online “Ask The Expert” (hosted by Alan Thompson, joined by Mar Tintore and Romain Marignier) |
| 17:00 – 18:00 CEST | Session 2 explored the latest advancements in multiple sclerosis research, which were presented during the ECTRIMS 2025 conference. Topics included biomarkers, smouldering MS, cognition, genetics, imaging, artificial intelligence, the role of infections and vaccinations.
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| 18:00 – 18:05 CEST | Closing |
The programme was designed in collaboration with key patient advocacy organisations and people with lived experience of MS, NMOSD and MOGAD. Their insights have been critical in ensuring that the structure and topics chosen best reflect the interest and needs of our audience.
We would also like to give thanks to all of the attendees from the 2024 Patient Community Day that provided feedback about their experience, as this proved invaluable in helping to shape the 2025 programme.