MSNA 2025 Conference: Weaving Knowledge, Strengthening Connections
Auckland recently hosted the MS Nurses Australasia (MSNA) 2025 Conference, bringing together MS nurses, clinicians, and researchers from across Australasia. MSNZ’s Clinical Lead, Rachael Hofmann attended and shares the below highlights and learnings with us. Under the theme “Weaving Knowledge – Strengthening Connections,” the 3-day event celebrated collaboration, shared learning, and the growing leadership role […]
MSMilan 2023 Conference Review
In this report, Dr John Mottershead provides an overview of the recent MSMilan 2023 Conference he attended. In this review: – NGDs which mimic MS – Junior resident accuracy in recognising MS – Alternative diagnoses in suspected MS – Tapering of oral prednisone after intravenous methylprednisolone: optic neuritis outcomes – Tolebrutinib in relapsing MS – Diroximel fumarate in relapsing-remitting MS & […]
On the Path to Excellence – Conference Review
On the 25th and 26th of October, MSNZ held our 56th AGM and our annual conference, attended by 38 representatives from Regional MS Societies, our members, National Executive Committee Members and MSNZ staff. By all accounts, the conference is being reported as our most successful to date. This is thanks to a combination of excellent […]
ECTRIMS 2022 Conference
The 38th Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) took place in Amsterdam from 26th to 28th October, and was attended by Dr. John. Mottershead online. The programme included Scientific Sessions, Hot Topics and Meet the Experts, as well as live discussions between the international faculty and participants at […]
2022 Community Support Worker Training Conference
We were delighted our annual Community Support Worker training was able to go ahead in Christchurch last month. Being able to get together in the same venue, share resources and learn how we can best support people with MS here in New Zealand, and their families, is such a valuable and team building exercise. 19 […]