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Sponsored Symposium
Session Time
14:00 - 15:30
Room
Industry 1
Chair(s)
- Massimo Filippi (Italy)
- Carlo Pozzilli (Italy)
- Antonio Uccelli (Italy)
Session Description
Eculizumab as a new therapeutic option in rare neurological diseases
This symposium aims to:
- Spread the knowledge of a pathophysiologic mechanism that not many clinicians know properly, but that is proven to be one of the trigger causes of NMOSD (Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder) and gMG (generalized Myasthenia Gravis), two immune mediated rare neurological diseases.
- Present data for eculizumab on both diseases and highlight innovation in therapeutic environment thanks to the discussion with experts.
This symposium aims to:
- Spread the knowledge of a pathophysiologic mechanism that not many clinicians know properly, but that is proven to be one of the trigger causes of NMOSD (Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder) and gMG (generalized Myasthenia Gravis), two immune mediated rare neurological diseases.
- Present data for eculizumab on both diseases and highlight innovation in therapeutic environment thanks to the discussion with experts.
Sponsored Symposium
Eculizumab as a new therapeutic option in rare neurological diseases
Session Type
Sponsored Symposium
Session Name
Date
03.10.2021, Sunday
Session Time
14:00 - 15:30
Room
Industry 1
Lecture Time
14:00 - 14:00
Sponsored Symposium
Supported by Alexion
Session Type
Sponsored Symposium
Session Name
Date
03.10.2021, Sunday
Session Time
14:00 - 15:30
Room
Industry 1
Lecture Time
14:00 - 14:00
Sponsored Symposium
Welcome and introduction
Session Type
Sponsored Symposium
Session Name
Date
03.10.2021, Sunday
Session Time
14:00 - 15:30
Room
Industry 1
Lecture Time
14:00 - 14:05
Presenter
- Antonio Uccelli (Italy)
- Carlo Pozzilli (Italy)
Sponsored Symposium
Discover how the complement system plays a role in NMOSD and gMG
Session Type
Sponsored Symposium
Session Name
Date
03.10.2021, Sunday
Session Time
14:00 - 15:30
Room
Industry 1
Lecture Time
14:05 - 14:20
Presenter
- Roberto Furlan (Italy)
Sponsored Symposium
Can we regain control of daily life activities for refractory gMG patients?
Session Type
Sponsored Symposium
Session Name
Date
03.10.2021, Sunday
Session Time
14:00 - 15:30
Room
Industry 1
Lecture Time
14:20 - 14:35
Presenter
- Renato Mantegazza (Italy)
Sponsored Symposium
One relapse is one too many: can we prevent damage for relapsing NMOSD patients?
Session Type
Sponsored Symposium
Session Name
Date
03.10.2021, Sunday
Session Time
14:00 - 15:30
Room
Industry 1
Lecture Time
14:35 - 14:50
Presenter
- Diego Centonze (Italy)
Sponsored Symposium
Q&A
Session Type
Sponsored Symposium
Session Name
Date
03.10.2021, Sunday
Session Time
14:00 - 15:30
Room
Industry 1
Lecture Time
14:50 - 15:00
Presenter
- Roberto Furlan (Italy)
- Renato Mantegazza (Italy)
- Diego Centonze (Italy)
- Amelia Evoli (Italy)
- Maria Trojano (Italy)
- Luca Pani (Italy)
Sponsored Symposium
Discussion with a board of specialists on the value of eculizumab being the first therapy approved in NMOSD and gMG
Session Type
Sponsored Symposium
Session Name
Date
03.10.2021, Sunday
Session Time
14:00 - 15:30
Room
Industry 1
Lecture Time
15:00 - 15:30
Presenter
- Amelia Evoli (Italy)
- Maria Trojano (Italy)
- Luca Pani (Italy)
- Roberto Furlan (Italy)
- Renato Mantegazza (Italy)
- Diego Centonze (Italy)