Motor Neuron Disease Masterclass

Wednesday 29 April

Wednesday 29 April

10am – 10.05am

Welcome and housekeeping

Morning Session

10.05am – 10.55am

Introduction to Motor Neuron Disease: MND History, definitions and diagnosis (Professor Dame Pamela Shaw)

Morning Session

10.55am – 11.30am

Incorporating patient perspectives into research (Jennie Starkey)

Morning Session

11.30am – 11.45am

Break

Break

11.45am – 12.20pm

Shaping research for real-world impact (Dr Natasha Ratcliffe)

Afternoon Session

12.20pm – 1.10pm

Therapeutic advances – current treatments, clinical trials and regulatory frameworks (Dr Carolyn Young)

Afternoon Session

1.10pm – 2pm

Lunch

Break

2pm – 2.50pm

Overview of Drug Discovery for MND: advances and approaches (Professor Richard Mead)

Afternoon Session

2.50pm – 3.40pm

Biomarkers – bridging neuroscience and clinical advances (Professor Andrea Malaspina)

Afternoon Session

3.40pm – 4pm

Coffee break

Break

4pm – 4.40pm

Workshop - group discussion and feedback

Afternoon Session