Oct. 4, 2024 Epilepsy Conference: Contemporary Management Trends in Intractable Epilepsy
Program Description
The 2024 Epilepsy Conference: Contemporary Management Trends in Intractable Epilepsy will bring together leading experts who will explore the latest advancements in the management of intractable epilepsy. This event will delve into innovative surgical techniques, cutting-edge research, and the integration of technology in healthcare for epilepsy management.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with thought leaders, participate in insightful discussions, and expand their professional network. Designed for healthcare providers and clinicians, this conference will enhance your understanding of current applications and management strategies for patients with epilepsy, particularly those facing intractable cases.
Format
In-Person only
Inova Epilepsy Team
Target Audience
The intended target audience for this symposium is healthcare providers in the following specialties/sub-specialties:
- Neurology
- Neurocriticial care
- Epilepsy
- Neurosurgery (Epilepsy surgery)
- Nursing
- Neuropsychology
- Critical Care
- Emergency Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Family Practice
Learning Objectives
Summarize emerging treatment modalities for intractable epilepsy, including pharmacotherapy, surgical interventions, dietary therapies, and neuromodulation techniques
Analyze precision medicine approaches in the management of intractable epilepsy, including personalized treatment algorithms based on genetic and molecular profiling. Discuss the potential role of biomarkers, pharmacogenomics, and targeted therapies.
Identify and implement strategies for optimizing medication management, and addressing healthcare disparities to improve overall treatment outcomes and equity in epilepsy care.
Epilepsy Conference
Contemporary Management Trends in Intractable Epilepsy
Friday, October 4, 2024
Presentation | Speaker | Time |
Registration & Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors |
| 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. |
Opening Remarks | Mohan Kurukumbi, MD (Inova) | 8:00 – 8:05 a.m. |
New Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus (NORSE) | Zubeda Sheikh, MD (VCU) | 8:05 – 8:35 a.m. |
Genetic Testing in Intractable Epilepsy and Implications for Management | John Schreiber, MD (Childrens National) | 8:35 – 9:05 a.m. |
Break with Exhibitors |
| 9:05 – 9:35 a.m. |
Surgical Management of Intractable Epilepsy Patient | James Leiphart, MD, PhD (Inova) | 9:35 – 10:05 a.m. |
Anti-Seizure drugs in Intractable Epilepsy | Sonia Gill, MD (Inova) | 10:05 – 10:35 a.m. |
Keynote: Refractory Status Epilepticus | Raman Sankar, MD, PhD, FAAN, FAES (UCLA) | 10:35 – 11:30 a.m. |
Q&A Panel with Speakers | All | 11:30 – 11:45 a.m. |
Lunch with Exhibitors |
| 11:45 – 12:30 p.m. |
A to Z Nursing Care for Epilepsy Patients | Holly Wirth, MSN, RN, SCRN, NE-BC (Inova) | 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. |
Keynote: Localizing Epiletogenic Zones with sEEG Analysis | Yinchen Song, PhD, CNIM (Dartmouth) | 1:00 – 1:50 p.m. |
Neuropsychology Evaluation in Intractable Epilepsy Patients | Mirjana Ivanisevic, PhD, NPI (Inova) | 1:50 – 2:20 p.m. |
Break with Exhibitors |
| 2:20 – 2:40 p.m. |
Neuromodulation in Intractable Epilepsy Patients (DBS, VNS, RNS) | David Benezra, MD (Inova) | 2:40 – 3:10 p.m. |
Closing Remarks | Mohan Kurukumbi, MD (Inova) | 3:10– 3:15 p.m. |
Parking
Parking is complimentary at the Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center (ICPH) . Park in any Surface Lots. Use Entrance 3 under the pedestrian bridge to enter the Conference Center and take stairs or elevator to level 2.
Travel
Airports and Ground Transportation
Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center (ICPH) is centrally located between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Reagan Airports (DCA). Union Station (in Washington, DC) is located about 30-40 minutes from the campus. Both airports along with Union Station offer onsite ground transportation to Fairfax, VA which is about a 30–40-minute drive. Uber or Lyft are also reliable ground transportation options in the DC metro area.
Hotels
Below are the two hotels that are located closest to the Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center (ICPH) and offer us discounted rates. There are many hotels in the area and Tyson's Corner area that are located nearby.
8296 Glass Alley, Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: 571-327-2277
Inova/corporate rate code: 8296INOVA
3111 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 849-9400
Program Directors:
Medical Director, Inova Comprehensive Epilepsy Program Neuroscience Service Line Associate Professor, UVA Inova Fairfax
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Medical Director of Education, Neuroscience Service Line Neurosurgery Residency Program Director Professor, Department of Neurosurgery University of Virginia School of Medicine, Inova Campus George Mason University |
Speaker Disclosure Statement:
Inova Health System’s Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, program directors, and planners are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities as defined by ACCME. All relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.
Mohankumar Kurukumbi, MD
Dr. James Leiphart, MD, PhD
Marie Angeline Bermudez
David Benezra, MD
Sonia Gill, MD
Mirjana Ivanisevic, PhD, NPI
Raman Sankar, MD, PhD, FAAN, FAES
John Schreiber, MD, FAES
Zubeda Sheikh, MBBS, MD, MSCTS, FACNS
Yinchen Song, PhD, CNIM
Holly Wirth, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CNE, SCRN
Inova CME Accreditation
The Medical Society of Virginia is a member of the Southern States CME Collaborative, an ACCME Recognized Accreditor. Inova Health System Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Southern States CME Collaborative to provide continuing medical education for physician.
Credit Designation
The Inova Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physicians may claim up to 5.00 credits in Type 1 CME on the Virginia Board of Medicine Continued Competency and Assessment Form required for renewal of an active medical license in Virginia.
ABS CC Statement:
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
Nurse Credentialing FAQs
For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME. For more information visit, https://www.nursingworld.org/certification/faqs/
Available Credit
- 5.00 ABS MOC
- 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 5.00 ASHA Certification Maintenence Hour(s)
Thank you Exhibitors! Our event would not be possible without the generous support from our sponsors.
- Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation
- Aucta Pharmaceuticals
- Cadwell
- Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
- Ceribell
- Livanova
- Medtronic - Gold level Lunch Sponsor
- Neurelis
- SK Life Science
- UCB
Interested in Exhibiting?
To confirm your space as an exhibitor, complete the exhibitor registration form and return to Christine.Resnick@inova.org
Price
Are you an Inova Employee?
You can register via cost center.
Once receiving approval from your department leader, enter your cost center into the ‘coupon’ field while registering (or checking out). If it doesn’t apply, please email cme@inova.org for additional assistance. Your sponsoring department will be charged the cost of registration after the event.
Refunds:
Refunds will be allowed up a to week before the event,. Refund requests need to be submitted in writing to cme@inova.org.