5th September 2026, 12:50 pm - 4:00 pm

Migraine Trust International Symposium Patient Day – Online

5 September | 12:50pm | Online

Online

About the event

We are delighted to share that if you are unable to join us in person, you can now join us online as we stream parts of our Migraine Trust International Symposium Patient Day live from Glasgow via Zoom.

This will be an engaging and supportive event dedicated to people affected by migraine.

Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed or have been living with migraine for many years, this day is designed to offer helpful information, and support

You’ll hear from expert speakers as well as a patients sharing lived experience.

Most importantly, it’s a chance to be reminded that you are not alone. We hope the day leaves you feeling informed, supported, and empowered within a community that truly understands.

We really look forward to welcoming you via zoom!

  • Time and date: 12:00 – 4.00pm, 5 September
  • Location: Online
  • Registration fee: The event is free to attend. Book your place here.

Programme

12.50pm: Join online

12:55pm Introduction and welcome

1:00pm Presentation and Q&A  (Dr David  Watson, GP with extended role in headache)

1:40pm  The genetics of migraine (Dr Irene de Boer, Postdoctoral Researcher in Migraine & Clinical Geneticist)

2:20pm Break

2:50pm Patient perspective (Maisie Hinks)

3:10pm Know your migraine: recognising individualised symptoms to support personalised medicine (Dr Phil Holland, Translational Neuroscientist and Mignon Van Der Watt, PhD Student)

3:50pm Close