Neuroimmunology & Beyond!
2025 CNS Fall Conference
Event Information
When:
November 6 - 9, 2025
Thursday morning through Sunday morning.
Where:
Berkeley, CA
The conference will be hosted at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotels Berkeley Marina. CNS will provide a group code for discounted registration.
What:
Neuroimmunology & Beyond!
Get the latest updates in neuroimmunology and connect with leading experts on a wide variety of neurology and immunology topics.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of CME Consultants and California Neurology Society. CME Consultants is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Consultants designates this live activity for a maximum of
25.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CNS FALL CONFERENCE 2025: NEUROIMMUNOLOGY & BEYOND!
Thursday, November 6, 2025
- 8:00–9:00 Breakfast / Registration Exhibit Hall
- 8:50 – 9:00 Welcome & Review of Day Activities Jeffrey Klingman, MD (CNS Pres.)
- 9:00-9:15 CNS Members Report Jeffrey Klingman, MD (CNS Pres.) +
- 9:15-9:30 AAN Report
- 9:30-11:00 LEDGE Committee Reports of legislation, CNS position on issues and legislation, and discussion with membership of future directions in Advocacy. Johanna Rosenthal, MD (Chair), Stella Legarda, MD (Chair), Robert Weinmann, MD (past Chair), Jeff Klingman, MD (CNS Pres.), Steve Holz, MD (AAN Liason), Selim Yilmaz (CNS Advocate)
- 11:00-11:30 Coffee Break Exhibits
- 11:30-12:30 IgG4 Disease: New Kid on the Block George Sarka, MD, DrPH (CSUN;CSMC)
- 12:30 - Lunch Provided by CNS for Attendees Exhibits
- [1:00–2:00] Available for Hosted Program
- - 2:30 Lunch Time End Exhibits
- 2:30 – 3:30 Cellular Therapeutics in Neuroimmunology Sasha Gupta, MD (UCSF)
- 3:30 - 4:30 Central Pain in Multiple Sclerosis Hossein Mousavi, MD (UCD)
- 4:30 – 5:00 Coffee Break Exhibits
- 5:00-6:00 Autoimmune Neuropathies Perry Shieh, MD, PhD (UCLA)
- 6:00 - 6:30 CNS Reception Exhibit Hall
- 6:30 – 9:00 Dinner for Attendees Hosted by CNS Conference Room
- 7:00 - 8:00 Available for Hosted Program Conference Room
Friday, November 7, 2025
- 7:00–8:00 Breakfast / Registration Exhibit Hall
- 7:50 – 8:00 Welcome Jeffrey Klingman, MD, CNS Pres.
- 8:00 – 9:00 Paraneoplastic Autoimmune Neurological Disorders Rumyar Ardakani, MD (UColorado)
- 9:00–10:00 Sjogren’s Disease Nancy Lee Carteron, MD (UCSF)
- 10:00-10:30 Coffee Break Exhibits
- 10:30-11:30 Multiple Sclerosis Update Christopher Lock, MD (Stanford)
- 11:30-12:30 Neurosarcoidosis Jeffrey Gelfand, MD (UCSF)
- 12:30 - Lunch Provided by CNS for Attendees Exhibits
- [1:00–2:00] Available for Hosted Program
- - 2:30 Lunch Time End Exhibits
- 2:30 – 3:30 Multiple Sclerosis Mimickers Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan, MD (UCD)
- 3:30 - 4:30 Parkinson’s Disease Update Suketu Khandhar, MD (Kaiser)
- 4:30 – 5:00 Coffee Break Exhibits
- 5:00-6:00 Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Chris Nowinski, PhD (BU)
- 6:00 - 6:30 CNS Reception Exhibit Hall
- 6:30 - 9:00 Dinner for Attendees Hosted by CNS Conference Area
- (7:30-8:30) Available for Hosted Program
Saturday, November 8, 2025
- 6:30 – 8:00 Breakfast / Registration Exhibit Hall
- 7:50 – 8:00 Welcome Jeffery Klingman, MD, CNS Pres.
- 8:00 – 9:00 Dx and Rx Advances in Alzheimer’s Disease Niyatee Samudra, MD (Stanford)
- 9:00 – 10:00 Neurovasculitis Tanaz Kermani, MD (UCLA)
- 10:00 – 10:30 Coffee Break Exhibits
- 10:30 – 11:30 NMOSD and MOGAD Carson Moseley, MD (UCSF)
- 11:30 – 12:30 Myasthenia Gravis & Eaton Lambert Rodrigo Rodriguez Jr., MD (USC)
- 12:30 – Lunch Provided by CNS for Attendees Exhibits
- [1:00 – 2:00] Available for Hosted Program
- – 2:30 Lunch Time Ends Exhibits
- 2:30 – 3:30 Neurological Manifestations of SLE Yashaar Chaichian, MD (Stanford)
- 3:30 – 4:30 Neurological Manifestations in RA, Psoriasis, Behcet’s and Spondyloarthropathies Jison Hong, MD (Stanford)
- 4:30 – 5:00 Coffee Break Exhibits
- 5:00 – 6:00 Autoimmune Encephalitis Michael Wilson (UCSF)
- 6:00 – 6:30 CNS Reception (for everyone) Exhibits
- 6:30 – 9:30 Dinner for Attendees Hosted by CNS Conference Area
- [7:00 – 9:00] Hx of M.S. and Hx of Pernicious Anemia, the Forgotten Disease George Sarka, MD, DrPH (CSUN;CSMC)
Sunday, November 9, 2025
- 7:00 – 8:30 Breakfast/ Registration Exhibit Hall
- 7:50 – 8:00 Welcome Jeffrey Klingman, MD, CNS Pres.
- 8:00 – 9:00 Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Laura Saucier, MD (Children’s LA)
- 9:00 – 10:00 Autoimmune Epilepsy and Status Epilepticus Kristie Bauman, MD (Sac)
- 10:00 – 10:30 Coffee Break Exhibit Hall
- 10:30 – 11:30 New Advances in Myositis Ge Xiang, MD (UCD)
- 11:30 – 12:30 Stiff Person Syndrome and other anti-GAD Ab Disorders Rodrigo Rodriguez, MD (USC)
- 12:30 Next Conference Announcement & Adjourn Jeffrey Klingman, MD, CNS Pres.
- 12:45 – 1:30 CNS Conference Planning Committee
Parking Information:
Parking at and around the Citizen Hotel
Valet hotel parking at $39/day. Self-parking available in nearby garages.
Nearby parking garages:
- City Hall Garage - 1000 I Street (5 min. walk)
- Capital Garage - 1100 10th Street (6 min walk)
Parking rates, hours, details refer to http://www.CityofSacramento.gov. Type Garage parking rate in
search box; Click open Garage parking rate page, quick links open on right side, scroll down to
Garage facilities - look for City Hall Garage and Capital Garage
(Sacramento downtown parking can vary depending on the day or special events)
Berkeley, California, offers a dynamic mix of outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, and delicious food. Visitors can explore Tilden Regional Park for scenic hiking, visit the Berkeley Art Museum for contemporary exhibitions, or stroll through the Berkeley Rose Garden for breathtaking views. The city’s thriving food scene includes everything from farm-to-table dining at Chez Panisse to vibrant international eateries and artisan coffee shops. Music lovers can catch live performances at Freight & Salvage, while science enthusiasts can dive into hands-on exhibits at The Lawrence Hall of Science. Whether you're kite-flying at Cesar Chavez Park or browsing independent bookstores along Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley delivers a blend of intellect, nature, and creativity at every turn.
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Our Conference Exhibitors
Esteemed Silver Exhibtors
Argenx
AstraZeneca
Aucta Pharmaceuticals
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California Specialty Pharmacy
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
Johnson & Johnson
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Lundbeck
Merz Therapeutics
Neurocrine Biosciences
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Pfizer
Sutter Health
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Two-Day Exhibitors
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Acadia Pharmaceuticals
Advanced Infusion Center
Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Biogen
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BrainCheck
CSL Behring
LivaNova
PTC Therapeutics
One-Day Exhibitors
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Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Amgen
Biogen
Fuerte
GE Healthcare
LabCorp
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Neurelis
Novartis
Optum Rx
Optum Rx
SK Life Science
Takeda
UCB Neurology
Non-Profit Exhibitors
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American Academy of Neurology
Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California
Young Adults With Epilepsy