NeuroImmunology & Beyond!

2025 CNS Fall Conference

Event Information

When:

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November 6 - 9, 2025

Thursday morning through Sunday morning.

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Where:

Berkeley, CA

The conference will be hosted at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotels Berkeley Marina. Follow the link to use the CNS discount.


Group discount code: CDT918

Call in: (510) 548-7920 option #2 new reservation


What:

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NeuroImmunology & Beyond!

Get the latest updates in neuroimmunology and connect with leading experts on a wide variety of neurology and immunology topics.


Scroll down to see the conference agenda.


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. 

Chris Nowinksi, PhD

SESSION SPOTLIGHT

November 7, 2025, 5:00-6:00 

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy:


Join us for an extraordinary session with Dr. Chris Nowinski, CEO and co-founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, as he shares cutting-edge insights on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) — a preventable, progressive neurodegenerative disease that continues to reshape the landscape of sports, brain health, and public policy.


Dr. Nowinski is a former Harvard football player and WWE wrestler turned leading advocate and expert in traumatic brain injury. He was instrumental in founding the Boston University CTE Center and Brain Bank, now the world’s largest repository and research hub for CTE.


Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, or advocate — you won’t want to miss this conversation on the future of CTE prevention, early detection, and neuroscience breakthroughs.

Agenda

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 Holtz, MD (AAN Liason), Selim Yilmaz (CNS Advocate) 
    • 11:00-11:30 Coffee Break Exhibits 
    • 11:30-12:30 Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Chris Nowinski, PhD (BU) 
    • 12:30 - Lunch Provided by CNS for Attendees Exhibits 
    • [1:00–2:00] J&J Product Theater:An FDA-approved option for your patients with gMG Speaker TBA
    • - 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 IgG4 Disease: New Kidd on the Block George Sarka, MD, DrPH (CSUN;CSMC)
    • 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] Genentech Product Theater: Updates to MS Therapy: Ocrevus and Ocrevus Zunovo for the Treatment of All Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Primary Progressive MS (PPMS)  Jill Ostrem, MD (UCSF)
    • - 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 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 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] PeerView Hosted Program: Cracking the Code of GBA1-Associated Parkinson’s Disease and Lysosomal Storage Disorders: Transforming Diagnosis and Management Speaker TBA
    •  – 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 Joanne Guo (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)

Sacramento Capitol Building

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

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Advanced Infusion Care

Alexion logo

Alexion

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals logo

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals

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Novartis

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Teva Pharmaceuticals

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Lundbeck

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Merz Therapeutics

Neurocrine Biosciences logo

Neurocrine Biosciences

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Pfizer

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Sutter Health

Teva Pharmaceuticals logo

Teva Pharmaceuticals

Two-Day Exhibitors

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BrainCheck

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CSL Behring

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LivaNova

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PTC Therapeutics

One-Day Exhibitors

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Alexion Pharmaceuticals

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Amgen

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Biogen

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Fuerte

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GE Healthcare

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LabCorp

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Neurelis

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Novartis

Optum Rx logo

Optum Rx

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Optum Rx

SK Life Science logo

SK Life Science

Takeda logo

Takeda

UCB logo

UCB Neurology

Non-Profit Exhibitors

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American Academy of Neurology

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Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California

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Young Adults With Epilepsy