April 11, 2025 9th Annual National Neuroscience Review Conference

Fairfax, VA US
April 11, 2025

Overview

Program Description

The 9th Annual Inova National Neuroscience Review Conference offers healthcare professionals the latest advancements in the medical and surgical treatment of a range of critical neurological conditions. Topics include:

Attendees will gain valuable insights into innovative treatments that have demonstrated significant success in improving patient outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to stay at the forefront of neuroscience and enhance clinical practice.

-Epilepsy
-Parkinson’s Disease
-Interventional Spine Care
-Multiple Sclerosis Update
-Pain Management
-Memory Disorders
-Stroke
-Emerging Trends in Neuroscience

This event is exclusively In-Person. Parking is free in any surface lot.

 

Target Audience

The intended target audience for this symposium is healthcare providers in the following specialties/sub-specialties:

  • Critical Care (Intensivists)
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Practice
  • General Practice
  • General Surgery
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Internal Medicine
  • Interventional Pain Management
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Neurology
  • Neuropsychiatry
  • Neurosurgery
  • Pain Management
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Vascular Surgery

Learning Objectives

At the end of this activity, learners will be able to:

  • Integrate new medical and surgical treatments for Parkinson's disease into clinical practice.
  • Evaluate the various new surgical procedures available for the treatment of medically refractory epilepsy and determine their appropriate utilization.
  • Review current therapies for the treatment of multiple sclerosis and identify when to use each specific therapy.
  • Analyze state-of-the-art therapies for acute stroke and stroke sequelae to improve understanding of stroke prognosis and expectations.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.50 ABS MOC
  • 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 4.50 ASHA Certification Maintenence Hour(s)
Course opens: 
01/02/2024
Course expires: 
11/01/2025
Event starts: 
04/11/2025 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
04/11/2025 - 2:00pm EDT
Cost:
$50.00
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Agenda - 2025 9th Annual National Neuroscience Review Conference

ICPH Conference Center Room # 3

Friday, April 11th, 2025

Time

Presentation

Speaker

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Coffee and Breakfast with Exhibitors

 

8:00 a.m. – 8:05 a.m.

Opening Remarks

James Leiphart, MD, PhD

Director of Education, Inova Neurosciences

8:05 a.m. – 8:40 a.m.

Advances in Epilepsy SurgeryJames Leiphart, MD, PhD (Inova)

8:40 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

The Latest in Concussion Management and TreatmentSabrina Jennings, PhD (Inova)

9:15 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Functional Neurological DisordersEmmi Scott, PhD (Inova)

9:50 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Break with Exhibitors

 

10:15 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.

Interventional Spine Care ApproachEdward Lam, MD (Inova)

10:50 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.

Multiple Sclerosis UpdateAmy Safadi, MD (Inova)

11:25 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Major Updates in Stroke Nathan Bicher, MD (Inova)

12:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Lunch with Exhibitors

 

12:45 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.

Latest  Updates in Parkinson's DiseaseDrew Falconer, MD (Inova)

1:20 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.

Latest Updates in Alzheimer's Disease-Modifying Therapies 

Jennifer Pauldurai, MD, MS (Inova)

 

1:55 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Closing Remarks

James Leiphart, MD, PhD

 

 

Venue

Inova Center for Personalized Health
8100 Innovation Park Dr
Entrance 3 - front door under Pedestrian Bridge
Fairfax, VA 22031
United States

Parking

Parking is complimentary at the Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center (ICPH) . Park in any surface lot and use Entrance 3 under the Pedestrian Bridge to enter the Conference Center. Take the 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

There are many hotels in the local area and Tyson's Corner.

Below are the two hotels that are located closest to the Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center (ICPH) and offer us discounted rates.

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

Faculty

Program Director

James Liephart, MD, PhD

Director of Education, Neurosciences
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.  

Program Director(s)

James Leiphart, MD, PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planning Committee(s)

Marie Angeline Bermudez

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Nathan Bicher, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Ramsey Falconer, MD

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Acorda;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Abbvie;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Neurocrine;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Abbott;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Merz;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Acadia;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Medtronic;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Amneal;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Kyowa Kirin;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Supernus;.

Sabrina Jennings, PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Edward Lam, M.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

James Leiphart, MD, PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jennifer Pauldurai, MD, MS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Amy Safadi, MD

has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Sanofi;.

Emmi Scott, PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Accreditation

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 physicians.

Credit Designation

The Inova Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 4.50 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 4.50 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/

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

This event is eligible towards ASHA Certification Maintenance Hours (CMHs). Verification of attendance can be claimed towards Certification Maintenance and should be retained for your personal records after the event.  Certificate is available after attending the course.

Available Credit

  • 4.50 ABS MOC
  • 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 4.50 ASHA Certification Maintenence Hour(s)

Exhibitors

Thank you Exhibitors! Our event would not be possible without the generous support from our sponsors.  

Interested in Exhibiting? 

  1. You will first need to create an account in our CME portal on the home page – https://cme.inova.org/
    • Register at top right corner and create new account. 
  3. Once you create an account, click this link for Sponsors Only page - CLICK HERE 2025 Exhibitors Only NNR Registration

Premium In-Person: $2,500

  • Prime table location, including a 6' undraped display table with three chairs
  • Full access to conference sessions and meals for three exhibit representatives
  • Verbal and name recognition the day of the conference with signage, podium mention and on screen during the conference
  • Company name recognition on:
  • Marketing emails
  • Introduction slides, break slides, and closing slides
  • Post-event follow-up attendee email
  • Exhibitor page on event website
  • Post attendee registration list (for those that opt in)
  • Highlighted Website Listing - Your company’s sales contact information will be prominently displayed on the event website. This listing will feature: 

    • Company Name & Sales Contact Person Email Address

Catering Sponsor Add-ons (Optional): Includes company name on buffet table signage.

  • Breakfast: $1,000
  • Lunch: $1,500
  • AM Break: $500

Non-Profit rate- $250 (must submit 501c3)

EXHIBITOR SET UP: 6:45-7:30am before breakfast

EXHIBITOR BREAKDOWN: after lunch 1pm

Ready to Register as an Exhibitor?  CLICK HERE to be directed to the exhibitor registration site!

Please email me with questions - Christine.Resnick@inova.org

 

 

Register/Take course

Price

Cost:
$50.00
Please login or register to take this course.

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.