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Jeremiah Robison, Founder and CEO of Cionic, is a leader in advancing human mobility. His personal journey, deeply impacted by his daughter's cerebral palsy diagnosis, led him to establish Cionic in 2018. His bold vision for the company is to leverage software, hardware, and machine learning to restore movement throughout the human body, beginning with walking. Join them as they delve into the Neural Sleeve 2, which has been recognized by Time Magazine as one of the greatest inventions of 2025 for the second time. They will discuss what motivated Cionic to develop the second-generation Neural Sleeve and its significant impact on individuals facing mobility challenges. Join the conversation on our MS forums: www.multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/ Follow us on social media: Instagram – www.instagram.com/msnewstoday Facebook – www.facebook.com/msnewstoday/ For more news on Multiple Sclerosis visit: www.instagram.com/msnewstoday/

Katherine Pickett is a Silver Spring, Maryland-based writer and avid cyclist. She completed the Chesapeake Challenge in 2023 and lives with epilepsy, a chronic illness that informs her deep understanding of her character’s journey. Join them as they discuss Katherine’s book and the main character who lives with MS, what inspired her to create this character, Debra, and what she hopes the takeaway will be for her readers. LI https://www.linkedin.com/in/popeditingkatherine IG https://www.instagram.com/kpickett_editor/ Join the conversation on our MS forums: www.multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/ Follow us on social media: Instagram – www.instagram.com/msnewstoday Facebook – www.instagram.com/msnewstoday/ Twitter – www.instagram.com/msnewstoday/ For more news on Multiple Sclerosis visit: www.instagram.com/msnewstoday/

Dr. Sharon Stoll is a board-certified neurologist, neuroimmunologist, and assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine. She is also a medical editor, correspondent, and someone who lives with multiple sclerosis herself. In this episode, Dr. Stoll shares her unique perspective on going from treating MS to living with it, the groundbreaking MS research she’s leading, and how she’s training the next generation of neurologists to better understand and care for people with multiple sclerosis. Tune in for an inspiring and insightful conversation that blends medical expertise with personal experience—offering valuable takeaways for anyone interested in MS care, research, and advocacy. IG https://www.instagram.com/drsharonstoll/?hl=en Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-s-stoll-a9268078/ X https://www.instagram.com/drsharonstoll/?hl=en Join the conversation on our MS forums: www.multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/ Follow us on social media: Instagram – www.instagram.com/msnewstoday Facebook – www.instagram.com/msnewstoday/ Twitter – www.instagram.com/msnewstoday/ For more news on Multiple Sclerosis visit: https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/

Aaron Boster, MD, is a board-certified neurologist specializing in MS and related central nervous system inflammatory disorders. He decided to become an MS doctor at age 12 as he watched his uncle Mark suffer from the disease in an era before treatment was available. Join them as they talk about the importance of discussing difficult-to broach topics, the benefits of a comprehensive care team, and what Dr. Boster sees as the next game-changing news for the MS community. Join the conversation on our MS forums: www.multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/ Follow us on social media: Instagram – www.instagram.com/msnewstoday Facebook – www.facebook.com/multiplesclerosisnewstoday X – x.com/MSNewsToday For more news on MS, visit: www.instagram.com/msnewstoday/

Brandon Beaber, MD, is a neuroimmunologist and MS specialist based at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles. He’s amassed more than 36,000 followers on YouTube by using engaging imagery to break down some of the more complicated facets of MS for those living with the condition. Join them as they discuss the varied nature of MS, aging with the disease, and potential clinical trials for those over 55. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/DrBrandonBeaber Join the conversation on our MS forums: www.multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/ Follow us on social media: Instagram – www.instagram.com/msnewstoday Facebook – www.facebook.com/multiplesclerosisnewstoday X – x.com/MSNewsToday For more news on MS, visit: www.instagram.com/msnewstoday/

Ben Hofmeister was diagnosed with primary progressive MS in 2014, ending a 22-year career in the U.S. Army as both a Ranger and Green Beret. After being inspired by the writing of others with MS, he decided to add his own voice to the community. Listen in as they discuss how to live a fun and fulfilling life with a serious disease, how writing helps Ben with his own MS, and what inspires him to keep giving it his best. Join the conversation on our MS forums: www.multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/ Follow us on social media: Instagram – www.instagram.com/msnewstoday Facebook – www.facebook.com/multiplesclerosisnewstoday X – x.com/MSNewsToday For more news on MS, visit: www.instagram.com/msnewstoday/

Damian Washington is an actor, comedian, voiceover guru, and MS influencer with more than 5,000 followers on his YouTube channel, NoStressMS. His content creation and comedic take on MS have made him a mainstay in the MS community. Join the two as they discuss the power of laughter and levity, the capitulation of Damian’s own MS journey, and his passion for helping others navigate their lives with levity and love. Join the conversation on our MS forums: www.multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/ Follow us on social media: Instagram – www.instagram.com/msnewstoday Facebook – www.facebook.com/multiplesclerosisnewstoday X – x.com/MSNewsToday For more news on MS, visit: www.instagram.com/msnewstoday/

Sam Greenberg is the founder of MS4MS, a nonprofit dedicated to helping those with MS by fundraising and supporting research institutions in search of a cure for the disease. Join them as they discuss how Sam’s love of sports and passion for helping the MS community merged to create MS4MS. They also talk about how the foundation gives back to both research institutions and the community and how those with MS continue to inspire and shift Sam’s perspective on life. Join the conversation on our MS forums: www.multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/ Follow us on social media: Instagram – www.instagram.com/msnewstoday Facebook – www.facebook.com/multiplesclerosisnewstoday X – x.com/MSNewsToday For more news on MS, visit: www.instagram.com/msnewstoday/

After 24 years with the National MS Society, most recently as Chief Advocacy, Services and Science Officer, Dr. Tim Coetzee is the new President and CEO of the Society. Serving the Society has been a driving force in his life’s work and he is eager to build on the amazing achievements that have been accomplished with the organization over the years. Join them as they discuss how this position differs from his last, what new initiatives he hopes to bring to the Society, and what short and long term visions he has for the Society and the MS community. Join the conversation on our MS forums: www.multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/ Follow us on social media: Instagram – www.instagram.com/msnewstoday Facebook – www.facebook.com/multiplesclerosisnewstoday X – x.com/MSNewsToday For more news on MS, visit: www.instagram.com/msnewstoday/

Nancy Davis is an entrepreneur and philanthropist best known for her signature jewelry line, Peace and Love, and her two foundations, Race to Erase MS and Cure Addiction Now. Having raised over $55 million dollars toward finding a cure for MS, the Center Without Walls (part of Race to Erase MS) offers a collaborative approach to hasten research and discovery among the world’s premier medical, scientific, and research communities. Join them as they discuss the impact Race to Erase MS has had on the MS landscape, how DMT research and development have accelerated as a result, and how Nancy finds joy amid her own battle with MS. Join the conversation on our MS forums: www.multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/ Follow us on social media: Instagram – www.instagram.com/msnewstoday Facebook – www.facebook.com/multiplesclerosisnewstoday X – x.com/MSNewsToday For more news on MS, visit: www.instagram.com/msnewstoday/

Amy Behimer is a Doctor of Pharmacy and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach who helps people feel healthy amid autoimmune diagnoses. Living with MS, Amy has a unique understanding of the challenges such patients face, and her coaching emphasizes physical, mental, and emotional wellness. Join them as they discuss Amy’s own diagnosis and her decision to become a life coach. She also touches on what inspired her to help the autoimmune disease community and how others can start to make the shift from simply managing their autoimmune disease to creating autoimmune health. Join the conversation on our MS forums: www.multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/ Follow us on social media: Instagram – www.instagram.com/msnewstoday Facebook – www.facebook.com/multiplesclerosisnewstoday X – x.com/MSNewsToday For more news on MS, visit: www.instagram.com/msnewstoday/

Lindsay Kelly is a certified life coach and helps people navigate unexpected life transitions. She is also a social media influencer and caregiver for her husband, Rhead, who, because of the severity of his MS, resides in assisted living. Join them as they discuss the difficult decision to choose assisted living for Rhead, why she uses social media to elevate understanding of MS, and how her family stays close despite their unique situation. Join the conversation on our MS forums: www.multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/ Follow us on social media: Instagram – www.instagram.com/msnewstoday Facebook – www.facebook.com/multiplesclerosisnewstoday X – x.com/MSNewsToday

Charisse Litchman, MD, is co-founder and chief medical officer of BeCare Link, an AI-driven platform that helps patients take charge of their neurological health. A practicing neurologist and a former faculty member at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Litchman leverages her expertise in medicine and advances in technology to empower patients and improve outcomes. Listen in as they discuss what inspired Dr. Litchman to become a neurologist, her motivation behind the creation of BeCare Link, and what future developments lie ahead. Join the conversation on our MS forums: www.multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/ Follow us on social media: Instagram – www.instagram.com/msnewstoday Facebook – www.facebook.com/multiplesclerosisnewstoday X – x.com/MSNewsToday

Since his own diagnosis in 2004, Michael Weiss has dedicated himself to advocating and fundraising on behalf of MS organizations and patients. His innumerable achievements and fundraising efforts have led him to his current position as a patient ambassador and advisory board member with the non-profit organization MS4MS. Join them as they discuss the mental and physical challenges that can accompany MS, why it’s important to be comfortable with being “not OK,” and wisdom for newly diagnosed patients. Join the conversation on our MS forums: www.multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/ Follow us on social media: Instagram – www.instagram.com/msnewstoday Facebook – www.facebook.com/multiplesclerosisnewstoday X – x.com/MSNewsToday