MS Research and Care in Nova Scotia Panel Discussion

Join us for an engaging evening of conversation on multiple sclerosis research and care right here in Nova Scotia. The session will open with a panel discussion, followed by a networking opportunity. This panel will feature three leaders in the field:

• Dr. Ruth Ann Marrie is a Professor of Medicine and Community Health and Epidemiology at Dalhousie University. She received her undergraduate degree in chemistry and her medical degree from Dalhousie University, both with Distinction. She completed neurology training at McGill University. This was followed by a fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis at the Cleveland Clinic, supported by a Sylvia Lawry Physician Fellowship Award from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Subsequently, she obtained a PhD in Epidemiology from Case Western Reserve University. Presently, she serves as the Vice Chair of the Scientific Steering Committee for the International Progressive MS Alliance. She is the former Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee for MS Canada, former Chair of the International Advisory Committee on Clinical Trials in MS and a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. In 2023 she was awarded the Barancik Prize for Innovation in Multiple Sclerosis Research. Her research aims to understand the influence of comorbid diseases on a range of multiple sclerosis (MS)-related health outcomes. Other areas of research interest include etiologic factors for MS, patient-reported outcomes, and prodromal MS.

• Dr. Caitlin Tarlton born and raised in rural Nova Scotia, is an MS neurologist, Assistant Director of the MS Clinic, and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Dalhousie University. She completed an undergraduate degree, medical school, and an adult neurology residency at Dalhousie Medical School. This was followed by a clinical and research fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis at Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minnesota). In addition to running a large clinical practice focused on MS and neuroinflammatory disorders, she is actively involved in research and education at Dalhousie medical school.

• Trudy Campbell, NP is a Nurse Practitioner of Neurology Multiple Sclerosis Clinic Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre and an Adjunct Professor, Dalhousie University School of Nursing, Halifax, Canada. She graduated with her undergraduate degree in nursing from University of Prince Edward Island (1996) and went on to receive her Master of Nursing from Dalhousie University (2002).  She is a member of the Consortium of MS Centers and the International Organization of MS Nurses. She is a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Nurse (MSCN) and a CIINDE© Certified Holistic Nurse Coach & Consultant (CCHNC-C). She has over 20 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in MS care.  She is actively involved with research and has collaborated on several research studies and co-authored several peer reviewed papers. She is originally from Prince Edward Island and tries to spend as much time there as possible.

This discussion is an opportunity to learn about cutting-edge MS research taking place in Nova Scotia and hear how health care providers are supporting people affected by MS through innovative care and clinical expertise.

Hosted at the Delta Dartmouth Hotel in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia on October 9, this evening panel will begin at 7:00pm ADT and run until 8:30pm ADT with doors opening at 6:30pm. Attendance is free, but registration is required and closes on September 25, 2025. Event details will be sent via email to registered attendees within 2 weeks of the event. If you have any questions pertaining to the event, please contact treena.gracey@mscanada.ca. 

Please note that all travel and hotel costs are the responsibility of the participant.  

This event is offered in English only.