15th International Conference
May 13 – 15, 2025
Den Haag, The Netherlands
Hosted by the MGFA, this influential gathering is a prominent opportunity for neuromuscular researchers and medical professionals to present their work and hear from accomplished peers from around the world. The 15th conference was the first to take place outside of the United States. Over 240 scientific papers were presented, and sessions included hot topics in the field such as novel treatments, non-pharmaceutical interventions, new models to study MG, and the etiology of MG.
We gratefully acknowledge our Steering Committee for their leadership in planning the conference agenda and and our industry partners for their impactful support. Thank you to all who attended to share their expertise and passion for neuromuscular research, especially our speakers and session chairs.
Conference Program
The 15th International Conference was curated as a three-day journey to the future of MG. Each day featured a renowned plenary keynote speaker followed by a variety of sessions, talks, panels, roundtable discussions, and interactive debates.
Poster Abstract Guide
The full abstract guide for all presented posters is available to download.
Download the Poster Abstract Guide
MGFA Lifetime Achievement Award
At the conference, the MGFA was proud to present the inaugural MGFA Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Angela Vincent, FmedSci, FRS, a pioneering force in myasthenia gravis research in the United Kingdom and worldwide. Dr. Vincent has been at the forefront of MG research for more than 50 years. Her achievements and impactful discoveries are numerous, including key insights on AChR MG, MuSK MG, seronegative MG, and thymoma-associated MG.
Th MGFA Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a distinguished scientist, scholar, or clinician who has made major contributions in the field of myasthenia gravis. Honorees have spent 25+ years of their career dedicated to the area of neurology, immunology, or genetics, leading to impactful advancement
Steering Committee
Thank you to our steering committee for their leadership.
| Name | Affiliation |
| Maartje Huijbers, PhD, co-chair | Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands |
| Carolina Barnett-Tapia, MD, PhD, co-chair |
University Health Network – Toronto General Hospital, Canada |
| Valentina Damato, MD | University of Florence, Italy |
| Miriam Fichtner, Dr. med, PhD | Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany |
| Ali Habib, MD | University of California Irvine, United States |
| Rozen Le Panse, PhD | Pierre and Marie Curie University, France |
| Pilar Martinez-Martinez, PhD | Maastricht University, The Netherlands |
| Ricardo Maselli, MD | University of California Davis Health, United States |
| Pushpa Narayanaswami, MD | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, United States |
| Richard Nowak, MD, MS | Yale University School of Medicine, United States |
| Kevin O’Connor, PhD | Yale University School of Medicine, United States |
| Stephen Reddel, MBBS, PhD | Sydney Neurology, Australia |
| Anna Punga, MD, PhD | Uppsala University, Sweden |
| Johannes Verschuuren, MD, PhD | Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands |
Thank You to Our Sponsors
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