The 4th ECTRIMS Winter School is directed towards young clinicians and investigators with an interest in the diagnosis and management of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD).
Organised in collaboration with the MOGAD Eugène Devic European Network (MEDEN), the programme will provide a comprehensive overview of these rare yet distinct inflammatory disorders of the central nervous system, covering key aspects from pathology and etiopathogenesis to diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment. Through expert-led lectures, interactive working groups, and practical workshops, participants will gain in-depth insights into the latest advances in disease mechanisms, clinical presentation, imaging features, and body fluid biomarker utilisation.
A special focus will be placed on seronegative cases and distinguishing NMOSD and MOGAD from multiple sclerosis and other mimicking conditions, as well as on optimizing treatment strategies, including immunotherapies and long-term management considerations. By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance their clinical practice and research in these evolving fields.
Required elements for the application:
• CV of the applicant (PDF upload of max. 2 pages)
• Recommendation letter from the applicant’s supervisor (PDF upload of max. 1 page)
• Statement of motivation to attend the school (open text of max. 1000 characters)
• Description of relevant experience in the school topic (open text of max. 1000 characters)
Deadline: 1 September 2025
Application results will be sent out by the beginning of October 2025.
Successful applicants will be invited by ECTRIMS to attend the 2026 Winter School in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
The following costs will be covered:
• Registration to the Winter School
• Three nights’ accommodation at the Winter School hotel, single occupancy
• Travel expenses to and from Ljubljana, booked through the official ECTRIMS travel agent.
For questions regarding the programme or your application, please contact the ECTRIMS Secretariat at secretariat@ectrims.eu.