2025 International MSA Congress Program
The program for the 2025 International MSA Congress, featuring world-renowned speakers has been designed to inspire collaboration and innovation. Held from May 9–11, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, the upcoming Congress brings together leading experts, patients, and care partners to advance MSA research and care. Discover the latest clinical, translational, and basic science research, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and be part of shaping the future of MSA care and treatment.

Confirmed Speakers, Panelists, and Moderators
Alessandra Fanciulli, MD, PhD, Innsbruck Medical University, Austria
Andrew Yoo, PhD, Washington University School of Medicine
Christine Swanson-Fischer, PhD, NIH, USA
Christopher Gibbons, MD, Harvard Medical School/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, USA
David Walt, PhD, Harvard Medical School/Wyss Institute, USA
Emma Meyers, MD, Massachusetts General Brigham
Florian S. Eichler, MD, MassGeneral Brigham/Harvard Medical School
Glenda Halliday, PhD, University of Sydney, Australia
Han-Joon Kim, MD, PhD, Seoul National University, Korea
Horacio Kaufmann, MD, New York University, USA
Irfan Qureshi, MD, Biohaven
Iva Stankovic, MD, PhD, University of Belgrade, Serbia
Jeremy Schmahmann, MD, Mass General Brigham/Harvard Medical School, USA
Johan Jakobsson, PhD, Lund University, Sweden
Kate Brizzi, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital
Kelvin Luk, PhD, University of Pennsylvania,USA
Matthew Farrer, PhD, University of Florida, USA
Nadia Stefanova, MD, PhD, University of Innsbruck, Austria
Rhonda Salvo, PT, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Robin Wu, MD, PhD, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Roy Freeman, MD, Harvard Medical School/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, USA
Sonja Scholz, MD, PhD, NIH, USA
Spencer Diehl, LCSW, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Sri Ramulu, PhD, NIH, USA
Stacey McCauley, MS, CCC-SLP, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Stephen Juraschek, MD, PhD, Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center
Steve Goldman, MD, PhD, University of Rochester, USA
Anthony Lang, MD, FRCPC, University of Toronto, Canada
Viorica Chelban, MD, PhD, MRCP, University College London, United Kingdom
Vik Khurana, MD, PhD, MassGeneral Brigham/Harvard Medical School, USA
Vincenzo Donadio, MD, PhD, University of Bologna, Italy
Wassilios Meissner, MD, PhD, FEAN, Université de Bordeaux, France
Wolfgang Singer, MD, Mayo Clinic, USA
Yu (Brian) Zheng, MD, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Modern Clinical Care for the MSA Patient -
A Post Conference Workshop on Best Practices
MSA requires a comprehensive and integrated clinical approach to ensure the best outcomes for patients. We hope to see you on Sunday, May 11th for Modern Clinical Care for the MSA Patient – A Post-Conference Workshop on Best Practices, where leading experts will provide valuable insights into contemporary MSA care. This session will cover essential topics such as diagnosis, advanced blood pressure management, palliative care, urological care, and strategies for speech and gait management. Designed for healthcare providers of all specialties and professions, this clinically oriented workshop will offer practical, hands-on knowledge and best practices for MSA patient care.
“MSA requires an integrated clinical approach. We hope to see you at our post-conference workshop on contemporary MSA care, which will feature experts on diagnosis, advanced blood pressure management, palliative and urological care, and insights into speech and gait management.”

Paul Beach, DO, PhD
2025 Program Planning Committee Member
Upcoming Call for Late Breaking Abstracts
The 2025 International MSA Congress offers a unique platform to share the latest scientific discoveries and best care practices for MSA. Mission MSA will open a call for call for late breaking abstracts Monday, March 3 through Monday, March 17.
Questions?
Have questions about the 2025 International Congress? Please email us at info@missionmsa.org.

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