ICTRIMS 2026

Welcome to ICTRIMS 2026

Dear Friends and Colleagues, greetings from the Neurological Society of Pune! We are truly grateful for the tremendous response to ICTRIMS 2026. The enthusiastic interest from colleagues across the country has made this 15th Meeting of ICTRIMS especially exciting for us.

We are delighted to share the detailed Scientific Program, featuring an outstanding lineup of internationally and nationally renowned experts. These distinguished faculty members will present the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of central demyelinating and autoimmune neurological diseases.

ICTRIMS 2026 promises to be a highly engaging academic experience, with cutting-edge lectures, interactive case-based discussions, and meaningful networking opportunities with leaders and peers in the field. Most importantly, the sessions are designed to provide practical, clinically relevant insights that you can immediately apply in the day-to-day care of your patients.

If you have not yet completed your registration, we strongly encourage you to do so at the earliest to ensure your participation in this enriching scientific event. We look forward to welcoming you to Pune for an inspiring and memorable ICTRIMS 2026.

+91 76859 00400 ajit@ascenthospitality.in neurosocietypune@gmail.com

International Faculty

World-renowned experts in Neuroimmunology & CNS Autoimmune Disorders

International

Prof. Xavier Montalban

CEMCAT, Barcelona, Spain

Director, MS Center of Catalonia. Professor of Neurology, UAB. Coordinator, Neuroimmunology, VHIR.

International

Prof. Hans-Peter Hartung

Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf

Professor of Neurology. Research: Pathogenesis of Autoimmune diseases — MS, GBS, CIDP.

International

Prof. Cristina Granziera

University Hospital of Basel

Professor in Neurology & Biomedical Engineering. Co-CEO, Research Center for Clinical Neuroimmunology (RC2NB).

International

Prof. Andrew Chan

University of Bern, Switzerland

Head, Medical Division Neuro, Inselspital. Research: Experimental, translational & clinical Neuro-Immunology, MS.

International

Prof. Paulus S Rommer

Medical University of Vienna

Associate Professor of Neurology. Research: MS, NMOSD & Neuro-Immunological diseases.

International

Prof. Benedetta Bodini

Sorbonne University, Paris

Professor of Neuro-Imaging. Work covers Ultra-High-Field MRI, PET in MS, AI & deep learning for cortical myelin repair.

International

Prof. Sarosh Irani

Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, USA

Professor of Neurology. Recognised clinical features in LGI1/CASPR2 autoantibodies. Pioneer in early Immunotherapy for Autoimmune Neurological diseases.

International

Prof. Mariana Spatola

Hospital Clinic, Barcelona

Neurologist & researcher at IDIBAPS. Research: Autoimmune Encephalitis pathogenesis & virus-triggered brain Autoimmunity.

National Faculty

42 distinguished neurologists from across India

Dr. Aastha Takkar ChandigarhDr. Achal Srivastava New DelhiDr. Anita Mahadevan BengaluruDr. Anshu Rohatgi New DelhiDr. Ayush Agrawal New DelhiDr. C S Agrawal New DelhiDr. Deepak Arjundas ChennaiDr. Dheeraj Khurana ChandigarhDr. Kamakshi Dhamija GhaziabadDr. Lakshmi Narasimhan ChennaiDr. Lekha Pandit MangaluruDr. M V Padma Srivastava New DelhiDr. Manish Mahajan New DelhiDr. Nasli Ichaporia PuneDr. Netravathi M BengaluruDr. Nirmal Surya MumbaiDr. P N Sylaja ThiruvananthapuramDr. Pawan Ojha VashiDr. Prachet Kulkarni CoimbatoreDr. Prajwal Rao PuneDr. Pritam Raja BengaluruDr. Rahul Baviskar NashikDr. Rahul Kulkarni PuneDr. Rohit Bhatia New DelhiDr. S P Gorthi PuneDr. Samsher Dwivedi DehradunDr. Sangita Ravat MumbaiDr. Shripad Pujari PuneDr. Sita Jayalakshmi HyderabadDr. Sudheeran Kannoth KochiDr. Soumya Sundaram ThiruvananthapuramDr. Sruthi Nair ThiruvananthapuramDr. Sucharita Ray ChandigarhDr. Sumit Singh New DelhiDr. Suresh Kumar KochiDr. Suvarna Alladi BengaluruDr. Tapas Banerjee KolkataDr. Thomas Mathew BengaluruDr. U Meenakshisundaram ChennaiDr. Varsha Patil MumbaiDr. Vikram Kamath BengaluruDr. Vivek Lal Chandigarh

Scientific Program

Three days of cutting-edge lectures, debates, and interactive case discussions across Hall A & Hall B

Day 1 — Fri, Jun 12

Day 2 — Sat, Jun 13

Day 3 — Sun, Jun 14

Hall A

10:30 – 10:45

Quiz — Sensitising to Acronyms • Dr. Prajwal Rao

10:45 – 11:05

Cell Trafficking and Immune Cells in CNS Inflammatory Disorders • Dr. Benedetta Bodini

11:05 – 11:25

Knowing IgG Subtypes for CNS Inflammatory Disorders • Dr. Sruthi Nair

11:25 – 11:45

Pathogenesis of Early and Late Multiple Sclerosis • Dr. Lekha Pandit

11:45 – 12:00

Inauguration Ceremony

12:00 – 12:20

Fluid Bio-Markers in Multiple Sclerosis • Prof. Hans-Peter Hartung

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch & Sponsored Symposium (Siponimod) • Dr. Anshu Rohatgi, Dr. MV Padma Srivastava

14:00 – 16:00

Session II — Neuro-Ophthalmology: Optic Neuritis, EOMs, Painful Ophthalmoplegia, OCT • Dr. Vivek Lal, Dr. U Meenakshisundaram, Dr. Sumit Singh, Dr. Aastha Takkar

16:00 – 16:20

Tea / Coffee Break

16:20 – 18:20

Session III — NMOSD & MOGAD: Pathogenesis, Diagnostic Criteria, Management • Dr. Suresh Kumar, Prof. Paulus Rommer, Dr. Netravathi M, Dr. Manish Mahajan, Dr. Rohit Bhatia

19:00

Welcome Dinner

Hall B

14:00 – 16:00

Session I — Systemic Disorders: Infections, CNS Vasculitides, Pachymeningitis, Rasmussen's Encephalitis • Dr. Rahul Kulkarni, Dr. P N Sylaja, Dr. R Lakshmi Narasimhan, Dr. Sangita Ravat

Hall A

09:00 – 10:20

Session IV — Auto-Immune Encephalitis I: AIE Through Videos, Auto-Immune Dementia, Overdiagnosis of AIE • Dr. Nasli Ichaporia, Dr. Suvarna Alladi, Prof. Sarosh Irani

10:20 – 10:45

Tea / Coffee Break

10:45 – 13:45

Session V — European Charcot Foundation Symposium: 2025 MS Diagnostic Criteria, MRI in MS, PET CT, Future Immunotherapies, Investigational NMOSD/MOGAD Therapies • Prof. Xavier Montalban, Prof. Cristina Granziera, Prof. Benedetta Bodini, Prof. Hans-Peter Hartung, Prof. Paulus Rommer

13:45 – 14:45

Lunch Break

14:45 – 16:05

Session VI — MS Therapy I: PPMS Management, BTK Inhibitors, Induction vs Escalation • Prof. Andrew Chan, Prof. Xavier Montalban, Dr. Nasli Ichaporia

16:05 – 16:25

Tea / Coffee Break

16:25 – 18:15

Session VII — Imaging: AI & Advanced MRI, GAD in Follow-up MRI Debate, Imaging in AIE, Quiz • Prof. Cristina Granziera, Dr. Rahul Baviskar, Dr. Pritam Raja

19:00

Banquet Dinner

Hall B

09:00 – 10:20

Session II — AIE II: Cell Surface Antigens, Auto-Immune Epilepsy, Immune Mediated Ataxias • Prof. Paulus Rommer, Dr. Sita Jayalakshmi, Dr. Achal Srivastava

14:45 – 16:05

Session III — MS Therapy II: Remyelination, Choosing DMTs, Self-Administered HETs • Prof. Hans-Peter Hartung, Dr. Dheeraj Khurana, Dr. Anshu Rohatgi

16:25 – 18:15

Session IV — Miscellaneous: AIE Management, MOGAD Immunotherapy Debate, Neurofascin Antibodies • Prof. Mariana Spatola, Dr. Varsha Patil, Dr. Soumya Sundaram, Dr. Thomas Mathew

Hall A

09:00 – 10:20

Session VIII — Precipitants of AIE, GFAP Astrocytopathy, Panel Discussion, RAW & PIRA Debate • Prof. Sarosh Irani, Dr. Sudheeran Kannoth, Dr. Thomas Mathew

10:40 – 11:00

Tea / Coffee Break

11:00 – 12:00

Session IX — MS Therapy III: Managing HET Risks, CIS Management, Rehab Advances • Prof. Xavier Montalban, Brig. SP Gorthi, Dr. Nirmal Surya

12:40 – 13:15

CPC Case Analysis • Dr. M V Padma Srivastava • Discussion: Dr. Netravathi M & Dr. Anita Mahadevan

13:15 – 13:45

Quiz

13:45

Valedictory Function

13:50

Farewell Lunch

Hall B

09:00 – 10:20

Session V — MS Outcome Measures, MS Mimics, Neuromodulation, High EDSS Debate • Dr. Kamakshi Dhamija, Dr. Tapas Banerjee, Dr. Pawan Ojha

11:00 – 12:40

Session VI — MS Therapy IV: SPMS Pathobiology, Prodromal MS & RIS, Ancillary Symptoms • Prof. Benedetta Bodini, Dr. Shripad Pujari, Dr. Ayush Agarwal

Abstract Submission Guidelines

The Scientific Committee invites Abstracts from PG Students and Delegates for Platform Presentations and E-Poster Presentations.

Only Registered Delegates can submit abstracts.
Deadline: April 30, 2026. Submit as MS Word attachment to neurosocietypune@gmail.com
Limit: 250 words, max 5 co-authors.
Only the presenting author receives a certificate.
Original, unpublished material is encouraged. Case reports accepted only if they bring novel information.
Acceptance confirmation by email before May 15, 2026.

Venue

Hotel Hyatt Regency, Pune

Weikfield IT Park, Nagar Road, Pune

June 12 – 14, 2026

Helpline: +91 76859 00400

ajit@ascenthospitality.in

Conference Secretariat: Ascent Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., Arya, Plot No. 38B, Lane No. 8, Kothrud, Pune 411038

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