Oct. 4, 2024 Epilepsy Conference: Contemporary Management Trends in Intractable Epilepsy

Fairfax, VA US
October 4, 2024

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.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.00 ABS MOC
  • 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 5.00 ASHA Certification Maintenence Hour(s)
Course opens: 
06/10/2024
Course expires: 
06/30/2025
Event starts: 
10/04/2024 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
10/04/2024 - 2:30pm EDT
Cost:
$50.00
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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.

 

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 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:

 

 

  • Mohankumar Kurukumbi, MD

Medical Director, Inova Comprehensive Epilepsy Program

Neuroscience Service Line

Associate Professor, UVA Inova Fairfax

 

  • James Leiphart, MD, PhD

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.  

Co-Director(s)

Mohankumar Kurukumbi, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Dr. 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)

David Benezra, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Sonia Gill, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Mirjana Ivanisevic, PhD, NPI

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Raman Sankar, MD, PhD, FAAN, FAES

has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Jazz Pharmaceuticals;.
has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Ovid Therapeutics;.
has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with UCB;.
has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Neurelis;.
has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with SK Life Sciences;.
has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Eisai;.

John Schreiber, MD, FAES

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with UCB;.
has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Stoke Therapeutics;.
has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Denali Therapeutics;.
has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Neurocrine Biosciences;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Marinus;.

Zubeda Sheikh, MBBS, MD, MSCTS, FACNS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Yinchen Song, PhD, CNIM

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Holly Wirth, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CNE, SCRN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

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

Cost:
$50.00
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Refunds:

Refunds will be allowed up a to week before the event,. Refund requests need to be submitted in writing to cme@inova.org.