2024 Annual Meeting | Industry Therapeutic Update from Amgen: The Role of B Cells in gMG Pathogenesis

Date Saturday 04/13/24

Time 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM MDT Add To Calendar

Location Colorado Convention Center | Bluebird 3BC

Session Format This program will be presented in-person only

On Demand This program is not expected to be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Industry Therapeutic Update

Director(s) Kevin O'connor, Pushpa Narayanaswami, MD, MBBS, FAAN, Richard J. Nowak, MD

Topic(s) General Neurology, Autoimmune Neurology

Learning Objectives Join us as we review the clinical presentations and diagnosis of gMG and discuss the B-cell mediated pathophysiology of AChR+ and MuSK+ gMG, current therapeutic landscape, and unmet needs in patient management.
This program is NOT accredited for continuing education by any organization. Additionally, Industry Therapeutic Updates program content and the views expressed herein are those of the presenting corporate entity and not of the AAN. These programs are not an official part of the 2024 AAN Annual Meeting education or scientific programs, nor are they endorsed by the AAN. The AAN cannot affirm claims pertaining to FDA off-label medication, research use of pre-FDA drugs, or other research information that might be discussed. Industry Therapeutic Updates are industry events.

CME Available No CME available

Program Materials Program Evaluations

Event Timeline
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM MDT	Speaker	Industry Therapeutic Update from Amgen: The Role of B cells in gMG Pathogenesis

Faculty Disclosures
Kevin O'connor	No disclosure on file
Pushpa Narayanaswami, MD, MBBS, FAAN	Dr. Narayanaswami has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Consultant for UCB. Dr. Narayanaswami has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Novartis. Dr. Narayanaswami has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Sanofi. Dr. Narayanaswami has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Janssen. Dr. Narayanaswami has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Argenx USA. Dr. Narayanaswami has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Alexion. Dr. Narayanaswami has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Muscle and Nerve, Wiley. Dr. Narayanaswami has stock in Moderna. Dr. Narayanaswami has stock in Dr. Reddys laboratories. Dr. Narayanaswami has stock in Pfizer. Dr. Narayanaswami has stock in Viatris. Dr. Narayanaswami has stock in Doximity. The institution of Dr. Narayanaswami has received research support from Alexion. Dr. Narayanaswami has a non-compensated relationship as a Member, Medical and Scientific Advisory Board with Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. Dr. Narayanaswami has a non-compensated relationship as a Member, Board of Directors with AANEM that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.
Richard J. Nowak, MD	Dr. Nowak has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Alexion . Dr. Nowak has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for argenx. Dr. Nowak has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Momenta . Dr. Nowak has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Immunovant . Dr. Nowak has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Cabaletta Bio . Dr. Nowak has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Viela Bio. Dr. Nowak has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Cour Pharma. The institution of Dr. Nowak has received research support from Ra Pharma. The institution of Dr. Nowak has received research support from Alexion . The institution of Dr. Nowak has received research support from Momenta . The institution of Dr. Nowak has received research support from Immunovant . Dr. Nowak has received research support from argenx. Dr. Nowak has received research support from Viela Bio . Dr. Nowak has a non-compensated relationship as a Member of the Board of Directors with Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.