MS Hear From The Experts (HFTE) is an informative free webinar series designed to empower people affected by multiple sclerosis. Depending on the topic, our sessions offer expert insights into the disease, the latest treatments and research, wellness strategies, and valuable MS-related resources.
Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been living with MS for years, HFTE provides practical tools and knowledge to help you navigate your journey with more confidence. These free, English-language webinars also introduce our community to our support services. Prefer to listen by phone? That option is available too, making it easier than ever to stay connected and informed.
For information and to register for upcoming webinars presented in French, please visit: « Ce qu’en disent les experts »
Advances in the Field of MS
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 6-7pm ET
Join us for this webinar with Dr. Mark Freedman to explore research advances on the biologic basis of MS – relapse-associated worsening (RAW), progression independent of relapse activity (PIRA), and other mechanisms of neurological injuries.
Dr. Mark Freedman, HBSc, MSc, MD, CSPQ, FAAN, FRCPC
University of Ottawa
Dr. Freedman is currently a professor of medicine in the field of neurology at the University of Ottawa, as well as director of the Multiple Sclerosis Research Unit at the Ottawa Hospital, General Campus and a Senior Scientist at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. Dr. Freedman has spent his career of the past 35 years devoted to uncover the secrets of MS pathophysiology and to find effective treatments. More recently, Dr. Freedman has focused on the use of fluid-based biomarkers to guide treatment.
Brain-Healthy Lifestyle
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 6:30-7:30pm ET
Join Dr. Katherine Knox and Dr. Jennifer Graves for a webinar on how to strengthen brain health using evidence-based strategies. They’ll discuss personalized approaches to behaviour change to help people with MS overcome barriers to staying physically active. The session will also explore how technology can be used to assess and support people with MS.
Dr. Katherine Knox, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Knox is the provincial department head and an associate professor at the University of Saskatchewan, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Her clinical practice includes neuro- rehabilitation services, with a special interest in multiple sclerosis. She obtained her fellowship training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Saskatchewan (2006), and her Doctor of Medicine and Kinesiology degrees at McMaster University.
Dr. Knox is a primary investigator with the Cameco MS Neuroscience Research Center at the University of Saskatchewan, past director of the Saskatoon MS Clinic and a founding member of the MSCanRehab clinical trial network and the NeuroSask Active and Connected Program. Her clinical research focuses on gait, exercise behavior, long term outcomes and quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis. She enjoys learning, teaching and spending time along the shores of the Meewasin River Valley any time of the year.
Dr. Jennifer Graves, MD, PhD, MAS
Dr. Graves is a Professor of Neurosciences and Vice Chair of Human Clinical Research at UCSD. She is Division Chief of Neuroimmunology and directs clinics at UCSD, the San Diego VA Hospital and the Rady Children’s Hospital. She completed an MD and PhD in Biophysics at the University of Texas Southwestern. She trained in neurology at the University of Pennsylvania receiving the Arthur K Asbury Award for Clinical Excellence. She completed two fellowships in Neuro-ophthalmology at the University of Pennsylvania and in Multiple Sclerosis and Clinical Research Methods at the University of California, San Francisco.
Dr. Graves’ current research focuses on the role of biological age on neuroinflammatory disease expression and the development of wearable sensors to instrument the physical exam for 21st century neurological ‘vital signs.’ Her past work has included the study of genetic, environmental and sex-related factors in neuroimmunological diseases and the application of visual outcome measures in these diseases. She leads the Neurosciences Clinical trials Research Unit and collaborates with and serves as an advisor for the Sanford Stem Cell Clinical Center CIRM Alpha Clinic. She is currently the North American Editor for the Multiple Sclerosis Journal.
Stay Informed and Connected
Once you register for a webinar, you’re all set for the year—no need to sign up for each separate session. You’ll automatically receive updates and reminders, so you can join the sessions that interest you most, whenever it suits you.
Registered participants will get reminder emails one week and one day before each session, including Zoom links and phone-in details. If you register late and miss the final reminder, just reach out to us at education@mscanada.ca, and we’ll make sure you have everything you need to join in.
Want to get even more out of the experience? You can pre-submit your questions for our expert presenters—or send in general inquiries for our Education Team—by emailing education@mscanada.ca. Keep an eye on your inbox for details about each session, including presenter info and how to participate.
HFTE Webinar Recordings
View past recordings of MS Hear from the Experts sessions. Here you’ll find our past sessions on a variety of topics about MS! You will also find recordings from the International Progressive MS Alliance.