# Event Details - **Event Name**: Third Annual Vanderbilt MS Symposium: From Lifestyle to Research - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Free symposium for those impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. In-person and virtual options are available.About this EventAudiencePeople living with multiple sclerosis, their family members, their caregivers, and their loved onesDescription (in-person and virtual)The Vanderbilt Department of Neurology and Vanderbilt Multiple Sclerosis Center offer this free educational event to individuals living with MS, their caregivers, and their loved ones. Experts from across Vanderbilt will share how to handle MS with confidence, including tips for managing symptoms and how cutting edge research is advancing MS care.See the agenda for more information on topics, speakers and exhibit times. We hope that you can join us either in-person or virtually. Registration is required for either selection.In-Person OptionIn-person attendance will include a free continental breakfast. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and the symposium begins at 9:00 a.m. central time. Free parking is available behind the building.Virtual Option:Virtual attendees will receive a Microsoft Teams webinar link with registration information via email approximately one week prior to the symposium date to join remotely. The symposium will be streamed from 9 a. m. to 1 p.m central time.RegistrationRegistration is required in advance to attend this free symposium.In-person space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. If registering for more than one person, enter the total number of attendees in your group, including yourself, before checkout.We strive to create a symposium that is welcoming and accommodating for all attendees. For accessibility questions or to request accommodations, email Tiffany Duraney at tiffany.a.duraney@vumc.org. Requests may also be made on the registration form.Venue WebsiteHome | SW Conference CenterVanderbilt Multiple Sclerosis CenterVanderbilt Multiple Sclerosis Center | Vanderbilt HealthAgenda🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMDoors Open for In-Person Attendance, Continental Breakfast, and Exhibits🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:05 AMWelcome AddressHost: John Kramer, PA-C🕑: 09:05 AM - 09:30 AMBrain Reserve in MS Host: John Kramer, PA-C🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AMNew MS CriteriaHost: Olivia Gruder, MD🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMThe Brain-Eye Connection in MS (tentative)Host: Amalie Chen, MD🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:50 AMBreak and Exhibits🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:15 AMCoping with Unpredictability and Support ResourcesHost: Catherine Holloway, LMSW🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AMNursing Insights on MS CareHost: Kelly Childress, RN and Kalen Maxwell, RN🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMTopic Coming SoonHost: Laura Dresser, MD🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMKeynote: Inside the Brain: What MRI can tell us about brain health in MSHost: Francesca Bagnato, MD, PhD🕑: 12:30 PM - 12:50 PMQ & A Panel Discussion🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:00 PMClosing RemarksHost: John Kramer, PA-C - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nashville/third-annual-vanderbilt-ms-symposium-from-lifestyle-to-research/100001992457945350 - **Event Categories**: business, health-wellness, workshops, virtual, webinar, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Southwestern Conference Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Nashville - **state**: TN - **country**: United States - **location**: Southwestern Conference Center - **lat**: 36.1612752 - **long**: -86.69005399999999 - **full address**: Southwestern Conference Center, 2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Third Annual Vanderbilt MS Symposium: From Lifestyle to Research - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/57b948139612f25b88c2ac3e986de0b1e10f8ac752b9fb5afeebc668ae6829be-rimg-w1200-h800-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1785139695 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Third Annual Vanderbilt MS Symposium: From Lifestyle to Research being held? - **A:** Third Annual Vanderbilt MS Symposium: From Lifestyle to Research takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Southwestern Conference Center, 2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Third Annual Vanderbilt MS Symposium: From Lifestyle to Research? - **A:** Third Annual Vanderbilt MS Symposium: From Lifestyle to Research is organized by Department of Neurology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Third Annual Vanderbilt MS Symposium: From Lifestyle to Research is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Nashville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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