About the Conference
Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Apply the newly proposed imaging diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Categorize patient presentations as low, moderate, or high-risk paraneoplastic syndromes and understand approach to treatment based of level or risk
- Name several safety concerns with commonly used immunotherapeutic agents
- Select FDA-approved medication options or MS and Neuromyelitis Optica Disease
- Utilize the updated diagnostic criteria for diagnoses of Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein
- Differentiate clinically and radiographically isolated syndromes
- Recognize the central nervous system manifestations of inflammatory diseases due to therapeutic medications
Conference Agenda
Saturday, October 3, 2026
8:00 - 8:30 am: Registration, Breakfast, and Exhibitor Hall
8:30 - 8:40 am: Opening Remarks
8:45 - 9:25 am: Use of Biomarkers and Understanding Progression in Multiple Sclerosis with Dr. Harrison
9:30 - 9:50 am: Case Presentation with Dr. Fredrich
9:55 - 10:35 am: Updates in Autoimmune Encephalitis and Paraneoplastic Syndromes with Dr. Benavides
10:40 - 11:00 am: Exhibitor Hall and Refreshments
11:00 - 11:40 am: Updates in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder and MOG Antibody Disorder with Dr. Wallin
11:45 am - 12:05 pm: OCT mini-workshop with Dr. Budrow
12:10 - 12:30 pm: Closing Remarks and Questions
Speakers
Daniel M. Harrison, MD
Co-Activity Director
Professor of Neurology
Dharrison@som.umaryland.edu
Sarah E. Fredrich, MD
Activity Director
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Sfredrich@som.umaryland.edu
David R. Benavides, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
dbenavides@som.umaryland.edu
Mitchell T. Wallin, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Neurology
mitchell.wallin@som.umaryland.edu
John Budrow
Neuroimmunology Fellow
jbudrow@som.umaryland.edu
Accreditation
The University of Maryland School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Maryland School of Medicine designates this Live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Activity Directors
Activity Director: Sarah Fredrich, MD
Activity Co-Director: Daniel Harrison, MD
Registration
The conference is free; however, registration is required. Registration is managed through the UMSOM CME Program.
Contact Us
Questions can be directed to Drs. Fredrich or Harrison.
Sarah Fredrich
Activity Director
sfredrich@som.umaryland.edu
Daniel Harrison
Co-Activity Director
dharrison@som.umaryland.edu