Conference Schedule

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Friday, March 3

DAY ONE

    4:00-6:00 PM

Registration

    6:00 PM

Welcome Reception

Saturday, March 4

DAY TWO

Session I: Rare Epilepsies with Targeted Treatment Options 

Moderator: Karen L. Skjei, MD

 

    7:00-8:00 AM

Registration • Breakfast • Exhibits

    8:00-8:15 AM

Introduction & Opening Remarks

Linda D. Leary, MD & Gustavo Charria-Ortiz, MD

Sindi Rosales, CEO & Donna Stahlhut, CEO

    8:15-8:45 AM

New treatments for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

Rohini K. Coorg

    8:45-9:15 AM

CDKL5 Disorder and Epilepsy

Bernhard Suter, MD

    9:15-9:45 AM

Update on Treatment Options for Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

Dave N. Shahani, MD

    9:45-10:15 AM

Surgical Treatment of Rare Epilepsies

Dave F. Clarke, MD

   10:15-10:30 AM

Panel #1 Question & Answer Session

   10:30-11:00 AM

Break • Networking • Exhibits

   11:00-11:30 AM

Debate: Genetic Testing Should Be Performed in All Children with Epilepsy

Satish Agadi, MD

Pro: Kristina L. Julich, MD

Con: Gustavo A. Charria-Ortiz, MD

   11:30-11:45 AM

Discussion and Audience Vote

   11:45 AM-1:00 PM

Lunch • Exhibits • Networking

Session II: Improving Non- Neurological Aspects of Care

Moderator: Leonel J. Estofan, MD

 

    1:00-1:30 PM

Behavorial Management in Neurological Disorders

Melissa D. Svoboda, MD

    1:30-2:00 PM

Updates in Pediatric Rehabilitation

Jeannie K. Harden, MD

    2:00-2:30 PM

Contraceptives and Anti-Seizure Medications

Aaron M. Lazorwitz, MD

    2:30-2:45 PM

Lunch • Exhibits • Networking

    2:45-3:15 PM

Exercise, Sleep, and Mood in Epilepsy

Denver Brown, PhD

    3:15-3:45 PM

Tansitions in Neurological Care for Teens & Young Adults

Karen C. Keough, MD

   3:45-4:00 PM

Panel #2 Question & Answer Session

   4:00-4:45 PM

Debate: Immunomodulation Trial is Warranted in All Refractory Epilepsies

Linda D Leary, MD

Pro: Katherine S. Labiner, MD

Con: Daniel A. Freedman DO

   4:30-4:45 PM

Discussion and Audience Vote

   4:45-5:00 PM

Wrap up

   6:30-7:00 PM

Dinner • Exhibits • Networking

Sunday, March 5

DAY THREE

Session III: Neuromodulation in Movement disorders and Epilepsy

Moderator: Daniel J. Curry, MD

    7:00-8:00 AM

Breakfast • Exhibits • Networking

    8:00-8:05 AM

Introduction

    8:05-8:35 AM

Open Loop Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders & Epilepsy

Alexander M. Papanastassiou, MD

    8:35-8:55 AM

Vagus Nerve Stimulation Beyond Partial Onset Epilepsy

Olga Rodziyevska, MPAS, PA-C & Gretchen K. Von Allmen, MD

    8:55-9:35 AM

Responsive Neurostimulation for Epilepsy

Irfan Ali, MD

   9:35-9:50 AM

Panel Q&A

   9:50-10:15 AM

Break • Exhibits • Networking

Session IV: Diagnosis and Treatment of Neonatal Seizures

Moderator: Jim J. Riviello, MD

    10:15-10:35 AM

Diagnosing Seizures in the Newborn

Eli M. Mizrahi, MD

    10:35-10:55 AM

Treatment Options for Acute Onset Neonatal Seizures

Alison M. Dolce, MD

    10:55-11:15 AM

Early Discontinuation of Anti-Seizure Medications in
Newborns

Kristen H. Arredondo, MD

    11:15-11:30 AM

Panel Discussion

Thank you, Conference Steering Committee!

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!