2009 CMSC

TEAMWORK, TRENDS, AND TECHNOLOGY: NEW SOLUTIONS IN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Online: www.mscare.org
Email: info@mscare.org
Postal Mail: Consortium of MS Centers
Attn: Whitaker Research Track 2009
359 Main Street, Suite A Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 487-1050 x 104
Deadline: (extended) Jan 26, 2009

Dr. John N. Whitaker was a world famous researcher in multiple sclerosis. Not only did Dr. Whitaker engage in research himself, he encouraged budding scientists to enter the field and develop their skills and talents in this important work. The CMSC is proud to honor Dr. Whitaker’s memory by presenting the Whitaker Research Track each year as part of its annual meeting. Starting in 2004, the Whitaker Track, chaired by Dr. Michael Racke, was expanded to include the work of young scientists working in the field of MS. Students, post-doctoral fellows, and young scientists are encouraged to submit abstracts of their work for presentation during the Whitaker Track. A panel headed by Dr. Racke will judge the presentations and will award the Whitaker Prize for MS Research. A $5,000 grant will be given to the winner to support his or her continued work in the field of MS.

Young scientists whose abstracts are chosen will be provided with transportation, hotel support and free registration from the CMSC and will have the opportunity to interact with clinicians and scientists who specialize in MS.

The Whitaker Track will begin with an opening lecture for all attendees presented by Dr. Kottil Rammohan from 8-8:45 am on Friday. The program will continue with abstract platform session and invited speakers from 9 am - 4:00 pm.