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Primary Prevention: Reducing exposure to risk factors associated with MS. By identifying these factors early, we can take proactive steps to prevent the onset of the disease.
Secondary Prevention: Delay or prevent the progression of MS to its next stages. Early intervention is key, and global collaboration will help us achieve better outcomes for those living with or at risk of developing MS.
Tertiary Prevention: Rehabilitation, symptom management, and lifestyle interventions to improve quality of life.
We’re thrilled to host this landmark event in Sydney in partnership with The University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre, where we’ll celebrate achievements, share cutting-edge research, and our new work in collaboration with MS Canada. Whether you’re a researcher, clinician, advocate, or someone impacted by MS, we look forward to welcoming you to the Frontiers in MS Research Symposium.
The symposium is designed to promote the exchange of scientific thought, break down barriers to MS research in Australia, and to provide research updates to the MS community.
The Frontiers in MS Research Symposium is an invaluable opportunity for clinicians, allied health professionals, researchers and the MS community to come together to access global innovation and insights, and to network.
MS Australia’s inaugural symposium, held in partnership with The University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre, will be dedicated to advancing our collective commitment to the Pathways to Cures research strategy.
This strategy includes aims to prevent MS at both a primary (reduce exposure to risk factors) and secondary level (delay/prevent progression to the next stage). The goal is to identify MS at the earliest stages to intervene earlier and improve outcomes for people living with or likely to develop MS.
Alongside this, tertiary prevention is crucial for enhancing the lives of those living with MS, encompassing rehabilitation, symptom management, and lifestyle interventions to improve quality of life.
The symposium will feature expert presentations, a panel discussion and networking opportunities, and will serve as a collaborative platform, allowing researchers and individuals with lived experience to actively contribute to research questions and outcomes.
No, the presentations at the symposium are by invitation only, and there is no abstract submission process as is undertaken for the MS Progress in MS Research Conference held biennially.
The Frontiers in MS Research Symposium is being held Friday, 29 November in Case Study Lecture Theatre 308 and 309-VR, Susan Wakil Health Building, The University of Sydney.
Click here for a map, so you can plan your travels.
Directions By train:
Redfern Station: Exit the station and walk approximately 15 minutes to the University of Sydney campus.
Central Station: Take a bus from Railway Square or walk approximately 20 minutes to the campus.
Directions by bus:
Numerous buses stop directly at The University of Sydney. The closest stops to the Susan Wakil Health Building are:
Parramatta Road: Routes 412, 413, 422, 423, 426, 428, and M30.
City Road: Routes 352 and 370.
There is limited on-campus parking available for a fee. The nearest car park to the Susan Wakil Health Building is the New Law Building Carpark (Carpark 1). Alternatively, there is street parking around the campus, but availability can be limited.
The Susan Wakil Health Building is fully accessible. Elevators and ramps are available for easy access to all levels of the building. Accessible restrooms are located on each floor.
If you need further assistance, please contact us or refer to The University of Sydney’s campus maps and visitor information.
Attendance at the symposium is free of charge.
Casual business or smart casual attire is suitable for the symposium.
If you are unable to attend the symposium, please inform us as soon as possible by contacting research@msaustralia.org.au. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone else.
Please note that photographs and video will be taken throughout the symposium. These will be used for promotional activities including display on websites and social media platforms. If you do not want your photograph or any video footage taken, or used, you are required to formally advise us in advance by contacting research@msaustralia.org.au.
The symposium organiser, staff and/or its agents and others working under its authority accept no liability for personal accident or loss or damage suffered by any participant, accompanying person, invited observer or any other person by whatever means. Nor do we accept liability for any equipment or software brought to the symposium by delegates, speakers, sponsors or any other party. Please protect your personal property. Do not leave laptops, cameras, and other valuable items unsecured. Be conscious of individuals who appear out of place and do not wear a symposium name badge. Advise symposium organising staff if this does not occur. If you have any questions, please contact research@msaustralia.org.au.
Please advise of any special dietary requirements when you register for the symposium. Caterers at each function will be informed and suitable food for registered dietary requirements will be available. If you are unsure, please don’t hesitate to ask staff at the registration desk.
IMPORTANT – If your dietary request relates to a life-threatening allergy, please ensure that you advise the organisers as soon as possible.
Recording of presentations and panel discussions at the symposium is not permitted under any circumstances, this includes any form of media, including but not limited to audio recordings, video recordings, or literal transcripts unless you acquire a written consent.
You are encouraged to use social media, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn Google+, Snapchat and blogging at the symposium as a way to summarise, highlight, review, critique, and/or promote the presented materials, or the symposium in general, on the condition that: copyright law is observed, verbatim information is limited to a few quotes, and the author or speaker is referenced and cited appropriately. Please bear in mind that presenters have invested many hours in the development of materials for the symposium and copyright laws apply.
Out of respect for the other participants, we ask that loud electronic devices be silenced, though they do not need to be switched off, so that they may be used to tweet, post or take notes in accordance with the above stated policy.
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