Chapter Chairman Eli Lipcon Addresses Annual Meeting of Members 2009
Gather together with other Chapter Members to hear a report on the activities and accomplishments of the past year, plus a look ahead to plans for next year. After the Annual Meeting, catch up on the most recent and exciting developments in the world of MS research during the annual Stanley F. Waterman Research Update.
Each year the Chapter features a leading MS researcher who reveals the latest findings in one select area of study. Past presenters include:
- Dr. Alberto Ascherio from the Harvard School of Public Health, talking about the causes of MS
Dr. Barbara Giesser of the UCLA School of Medicine presenting findings on Estriol trials
- Dr. David Hafler of the Broad Institute discussing MS Genetics Research
- Dr. Peter Calabresi of the Johns Hopkins MS Center in Baltimore explaining nervous system repair and protection
- Dr. Nancy Richert of the National Institutes of Health addressing the use of MRI in diagnosis and treatment