ANA Investigates NORSE and FIRES
Description
In this presentation, Dr. Zawar will provide an overview of NORSE/FIRES, highlighting neuroinflammatory mechanisms, emerging immunotherapies, and advances from the COMBAT-NORSE trial.
Science Unplugged: The Best of the Best from the ANA Investigates Podcast Episodes*
Date: October 18, 2026
Time: 11:45 am to 12:45 pm
Room: Coral 2
Track: Interactive Lunch Workshop (ILW)
Session Description
This session will highlight select high-impact episodes from the ANA Investigates podcast series, featuring leading researchers and innovators whose work has generated significant interest. Speakers—original podcast contributors—will revisit key topics, reflect on their significance, and provide updates on the latest scientific developments.
The session will also introduce the ANA Education Innovation Subcommittee and highlight opportunities for engagement with ANA educational initiatives.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Describe emerging autoantibodies associated with small fiber neuropathy and current approaches to treatment.
- Evaluate the potential benefits and limitations of a biological definition of Parkinson disease.
- Discuss the clinical significance of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter after stroke and implications for practice.
Speakers
- (Chair) Sarah Nelson, MD, MPH
- (Co-Chair) Mark S. Wainwright, MD, PhD, FANA
- (Speaker) Ifrah Zawar, MD, MS-CR
- (Speaker) Masoom Desai, MD, FACNS, FANA
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