Multiple Sclerosis News Today is providing comprehensive and in-depth coverage of the eighth annual Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS) Forum 2023 in San Diego, California. The theme of this year’s conference is “MS: Going Viral.”

ACTRIMS wrap-up with science writers Marisa Horak and Lindsey Shapiro

Senior science writer Marisa Horak, MS, and science writer Lindsey Shapiro, PhD, talk about how they came to BioNews and Multiple Sclerosis News Today, why conferences like ACTRIMS are important, and the highlights of this year’s forum.

Full interview with MS specialist Mitzi Joi Williams, MD

Mitzi Joi Williams, MD, founding medical director of Joi Life Wellness, talks about the documentary “MS in Black and African Americans,” progress that has been made in addressing racial disparities in MS care and research, and what still needs to be done to close the gap.

Full interview with MS advocate Tyler Campbell

MS advocate and patient Tyler Campbell discusses the documentary “MS in Black and African Americans,” his MS diagnosis journey, and the importance of taking action to address health inequities among the Black MS community.

Interview highlight with Michael Hotchkin, of Clene Nanomedicine

Michael Hotchkin, chief development officer of Clene Nanomedicine, explains how experimental therapy CNM-Au8 may help MS patients see improvements in their everyday lives. Full story to come.

Interview highlight with Michael Weiss, CEO of TG Therapeutics

Michael Weiss, CEO of TG Therapeutics, talks to Multiple Sclerosis News Today about the pricing of newly approved MS therapy Briumvi (ublituximab) and how they are helping people with MS afford the treatment.

Interview highlight with Mitzi Joi Williams, MD

Multiple Sclerosis News Today talks to Mitzi Joi Williams, MD, MS specialist and founding medical director of Joi Life Wellness, about health inequity in Black people with MS and what further work needs to be done to close the gap. Full story and video to come.

Interview highlight with MS advocate Tyler Campbell

MS patient and advocate Tyler Campbell sits down with Multiple Sclerosis News Today to talk about his MS experience and the documentary “MS in Black and African Americans,” which premiered Thursday night at ACTRIMS. Full story and video to come.

Catching up with Can Do MS

Can Do MS Chief Operating Officer Kathy Costello chats with Multiple Sclerosis News Today about the upcoming programs and initiatives they’re most excited about. Full story to come.