Programme

Patient Community Day: 2026 Programme

Patient Community Day 2026 brings together leading researchers, healthcare professionals, and people with lived experience to explore the latest developments in MS, NMOSD, and MOGAD.

Through expert presentations, research updates, panel discussions, and audience questions, the 2026 programme is designed to help you understand the latest discoveries presented at MSToronto2026 and what they may mean for your daily life, treatment, and future care.

This year’s programme has been 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.

15:00 – 15:10 EDT	Introduction
15:10 – 15:40 EDT	Session 1: MS Clinical Updates Discover the latest developments in multiple sclerosis research and treatment presented at MSToronto2026. This session will explore key clinical advances and what they could mean for people living with MS today and in the future. Moderator Brett Drummond Panelists Amit Bar-Or (US) Olga Ciccarelli (UK) Jiwon Oh (CA) Dan Ontaneda (US) Emmanuelle Waubant (US)
15:45 – 16:15 EDT	Session 2: NMOSD/MOGAD Clinical Updates Explore the latest research and clinical developments in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD). This session will highlight emerging treatments, new scientific insights, and what these advances may mean for people living with these conditions. Moderator Brett Drummond Panelists Tanuja Chitnis (US) Eoin Flanagan (US) Lorna Galleguillos (CL) Ho-Jin Kim (KR) Sara Mariotto (IT)
16:15 – 16:45 EDT	Break
16:45 – 17:35 EDT	Session 3: Research Hot Topics Join our experts as they explore some of the most exciting and important areas of MS research today, including remyelination, brain health, ageing, comorbidities, and hormones and reproduction. Discover the latest findings and what they could mean for improving care, treatment, and quality of life for people living with MS. Moderator Brett Drummond Panelists Nick Cunniffe (UK) Peter Feys (BE) Jennifer Graves (US) Eva Strijbis (NL) Helen Tremlett (CA)
17:35 – 17:55 EDT	Highlights: Perspectives from People with Lived Experience Hear from people living with MS, NMOSD, and MOGAD as they reflect on the day’s key research updates and share how these developments relate to their everyday lives. This interactive discussion will bring together lived experience and expert knowledge to explore what the latest advances mean for the community. Moderator Brett Drummond Panelists TBA
17:55 – 18:00 EDT	Closing Join us as we bring Patient Community Day 2026 to a close with final reflections on the day’s key themes and take-home messages. This closing session offers an opportunity to celebrate the community, thank our speakers and participants, and look ahead to the future of research and care.
18:05 – 19:00 EDT	Bonus Session: Online Q&A For all online attendees: submit your questions during the event OR earlier via Ask the Expert and join our live online Q&A, where leading experts will respond to as many audience questions as possible and provide practical insights on the topics that matter most to you.

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Patient Community Day: 2026 Programme

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