Conference Information

What you need to know

About the Conference

March 3-5, 2023

Presented by the Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas and the Epilepsy Foundation Texas, the Texas Pediatric Neuroscience Network Conference is an opportunity for advanced practice neurology providers (MD, DO, PA, and NP) to exchange research, approaches, and treatment options for children and youth with epilepsy.

At this conference, some of the country’s top neurologists will share their knowledge and experience to provide attendees with increased knowledge, competence, performance, skill, and enhanced patient care to improve the care of children with epilepsy across the state of Texas.

Who Should Attend?

  • Medical Doctors
  • Physician Assistants
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Fellows
  • Residents

Why attend?

  • Collaborate with other advanced neurology providers
  • Listen and learn from respected neurology providers on the best practices for providing care for children with epilepsy

Conference Schedule Overview

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DAY ONE

Session I: Rare Epilepsies with Targeted Treatment Options 
Moderator: Karen L. Skjei, MD

New treatments for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Rohini K. Coorg, MD

Glut-1 Deficiency
Juan M. Pasqual, MD, PhD

CDKL5 Disorder and Epilepsy
Bernhard Suter, MD

Update on Treatment Options for Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
Dave N. Shahani, MD

Surgical Treatment of Rare Epilepsies
Dave F. Clarke, MD

Debate: Genetic testing should be done in all patients with epilepsy (Pro / Con)
Moderator: Satish Agadi, MD

Pro: Kristina K. Julich, MD | Con: Juan M. Pasqual, MD, PHD

Session II: Improving Non-Neurological Aspects of Care
Moderator: Leonel J. Estofan, MD

Behavioral Management in Neurological Disorders
Melissa D. Svoboda, MD

Updates in Pediatric Rehabilitation                            Jeannie K. Harden, MD

Contraceptives and Anti-Seizure medications              Aaron M. Lazorwitz, MD

 Exercise, Sleep, and Mood in Epilepsy
Denver Brown, PhD

Transitions in Neurological Care for Teens & Young Adults
Karen C. Keough, MD

Debate #2: Immunomodulation Trial is Warranted in All Refractory Epilepsies
Moderator | Gustavo A. Charria-Ortiz, MD

Pro: Katherine S. Labiner, MD | Con: Daniel A. Freedman, DO

DAY TWO

Session III: Neuromodulation in Movement Disorders and Epilepsy
Moderator: Daniel J. Curry, MD

Open Loop Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders & Epilepsy
Alexander M. Papanastassiou, MD

Vagus Nerve Stimulation Beyond Partial Onset Epilepsy Olga Rodziyevska, MPAS, PA-C & Gretchen K. Von Allmen, MD

Responsive Neurostimulation for Epilepsy                    Irfan Ali, MD

 

 

Session IV: Diagnosis and Treatment of Neonatal Seizures
Moderator: Jim J. Riviello, MD

Diagnosing Seizures in the Newborn
Eli M. Mizrahi, MD

Treatment options for Acute Onset Neonatal Seizures    Alison M. Dolce, MD

Early discontinuation of Anti-Seizure Medications in Newborns                                                                                Kristen H. Arredondo, MD

Panel Discussion | Best Practices                                 Center Updates | Closing Remarks