A Roadmap to the 39th Annual Meeting: Exploring the CMSC 2025 Abstracts

The International Journal of MS Care (IJMSC), the official peer-reviewed publication of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC), is pleased to present the official abstracts for the 2025 annual meeting, which represent the cutting edge of innovation and discovery in the field of comprehensive multiple sclerosis (MS) care. We hope to welcome you to Phoenix for the 39th annual CMSC congress.

These abstracts should serve as your primary roadmap for navigating the conference and choosing which of the many sessions and meetings to attend and posters to view. The research presented here covers the full spectrum of MS treatment, including disease-modifying therapies, rehabilitation, symptom management, imaging, and social determinants of health. This year’s supplement has a significant focus on addressing unmet needs, particularly regarding disability accumulation and the evolving understanding of smoldering neuroinflammation.

The abstracts are divided into Whitaker and platform presentations and posters. Platform presentations are scheduled for Thursday, May 29, at 3:00 pm, providing a deep dive into the research. Immediately following these, the poster session will begin at 5:00 pm, offering a unique opportunity for face-to-face interaction and networking with authors while exploring diverse clinical findings.

For attendees seeking the most current data, a digital version of this supplement is available on the IJMSC website, which includes late-breaking abstracts not found in the initial printing. You can also access these abstracts and personalize your conference schedule through the CMSC Meetings mobile app. Whether your focus is on clinical practice, research, or patient advocacy, these abstracts provide a wealth of information to explore. Our goal at IJMSC and in CMSC, is that the discovery and innovation found within these pages will inspire your research and enhance your daily clinical practice. Enjoy the Valley of the Sun! We hope you have a productive, informative, and fun 39th annual meeting.