A core value of ACTRIMS is to mentor, educate and foster the careers of students, neurology residents, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty who are interested in MS-related research and/or clinical practice. To continue enhancing this mission, ACTRIMS launched the Young Scientist Summit in Clinical Neuroimmunology in 2019 and is excited to continue to build upon its success in April 2022.
The purpose of this Summit is to educate young investigators who do not have clinical training and are engaged in multiple sclerosis-related research about MS diagnostic criteria, clinical subtypes, epidemiology, neuropathology, and treatment. The long-term goal is to forge bridges between the bench and bedside that will help junior PhD investigators formulate research questions and projects and to seek collaborations with their physician colleagues, that are more likely to lead to translational advancements in MS. Attendees of this exclusive program are selected from a pool of nominees from leaders in the ACTRIMS community. This program is a great opportunity for scientists to better understand how their research impacts patients with MS, become informed about current approaches in the diagnosis and treatment of MS, as well as to network and receive one-on-one career advice.
This program is a great opportunity for scientists to both better understand how their research impacts patients with MS and become informed about current approaches in the diagnosis and treatment of MS, as well as network and receive one-on-one career advice. View the agenda here.
Due to the high interest in the ACTRIMS Young Scientist Summit, we have had to close our application portal and will consider requests on an individual basis. Please reach out to Emily Viles-Monari ([email protected]) if you have questions and/or are interested in applying. We will not take any applications or requests after March 25, 2022.
Sponsorship Opportunities
All sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition to the recognition outlined with each support opportunity, sponsors will also receive corporate logo recognition on the Young Scientist Summit in Clinical Neuroimmunology webpage with a link to the supporting company’s corporate website and in select Young Scientist Summit in Clinical Neuroimmunology promotions.
View the ACTRIMS 2022 Annual Sponsorship Prospectus for more information. To request a sponsorship opportunity, please complete the online request form.
Prep Package - $15,000
Help build engagement by providing attendees with a Young Scientist Summit “Prep Package.” The Prep Package will include ACTRIMS branded swag such as a notebook, pen, and other welcome materials. A special postcard will be included in each package and will feature corporate recognition of the exclusive Prep Package sponsor. Specific swag to be confirmed at ACTRIMS’ discretion. Production included.
Hotel Room Key & Sleeve - $10,000
All Summit attendees will receive a custom branded hotel key card and sleeve as they check-in under the official ACTRIMS hotel block. Support this item and you’ll be “in the pocket” of every attendee. Only corporate logos are permitted. The industry supporter may brand the key card; however, the sleeve branding will be jointly shared between ACTRIMS and the industry supporter. Production included.
Young Investigator Workforce Development - $6,000 (10 at $600 each)
Support young researchers to attend the 2022 Young Scientist Summit in Clinical Neuroimmunology. Approximately 150 total travel grants are expected to be awarded in 2022. The supporter will be recognized within the verbiage of the announcement letter to awardees and in correspondence with young investigators. Corporate logos are not permitted in the announcement email. Note a $6,000 sponsorship covers 10 young investigators at $600 each.
Breakfast Package - $5,000
Meal supporters will receive special corporate recognition on signage during their respective sponsored breakfast. Multiple opportunities available.
Lunch Package - $5,000
Meal supporters will receive special corporate recognition on signage during their respective sponsored lunch. Multiple opportunities available.
Refreshment Break Package - $5,000
Attendees will be invited to take a short break from the Summit programming to enjoy light snacks and beverages. Supporters will receive special corporate recognition on signage during the morning and afternoon refreshment breaks. Multiple opportunities available.
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