The Henry McFarland NAIMS Workshop 2026

Implementing the Central Vein Sign for the Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis

February 4, 2026
The Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
San Diego, California

The Henry McFarland NAIMS Workshop 2026 will be taking place Wednesday, February 4 from 8:30 am - 6:30 pm at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina in San Diego, California. The workshop will be held ahead of the ACTRIMS Forum 2026, taking place February 5–7, 2026.

Registration Fees
Delegate: professional employed by academic institution, hospital, government agency, or non-profit organization. $100
Young Investigator: student/trainee OR professional who has obtained an advanced degree (M.D. or Ph.D.) within seven years (2017 or later) of the time of the Forum. Proof is required. $50
Industry Representative: Professional who holds a non-research position and is employed by a pharmaceutical company or commercial entity. $150
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2026 Workshop Planning Committee

  • Dan Ontaneda

  • Christina Azevedo

  • Matthew Schindler

  • Maria Gaitan

  • Russell Shinohara

  • Marcel Maya

  • Pascal Sati

  • Jiwon Oh

  • Mike Dwyer

  • Nancy Sicotte

  • Andrew Solomon

  • Jae Song

Our Partners

If you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities, please refer to our sponsorship prospectus for more information.

Workshop Agenda

The Henry McFarland NAIMS Workshop 2026 will take place Wednesday, February 4, 2026. All times are listed in Pacific Standard Time (PST). This schedule is subject to change.

2026 Henry McFarland NAIMS Workshop
7:30 – 8:30 amBreakfast
8:30 – 8:35 amWelcome
8:35 – 8:45 amWorkshop Goals
8:45 – 9:05 amOverview of CVS: past, present and future
9:05 – 10:25 amSession 1: Recent advances in CVS research
10:25 – 10:45 amMorning Break
10:45 – 12:05 pmSession 2: Recent advances in CVS imaging
12:05 – 1:05 pmLunch
1:05 – 2:25 pmSession 3: Clinical implementation of CVS
2:25 – 2:45 pmAfternoon Break
2:45 – 3:45 pmSession 4: Hands-on use of CVS for MS diagnosis
3:45 – 4:15 pmPoster Previews
4:15 – 4:35 pmWrap-up group discussion of each session
4:35 – 4:40 pmClosing remarks
4:45 – 5:30 pmGeneral NAIMS Member Meeting (non-related to workshop)
5:30 – 6:30 pmReception and Poster session