Sept. 13, 2024 8th Annual Art & Science of BrainHealth Conference
Program Description
Inova Neurosciences and The Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas
have joined together to present a comprehensive overview of the emerging field
of enhancing brain health. This program is designed to provide evidence-based
practices to address neurocognitive disorders and healthy aging of the brain,
while exploring nutrition, Alzheimer’s, the neuroscience behind innovation and
novelty, and education of patients on lifestyle changes and interventions.
This event is In-Person only.
Target Audience
The intended target audience for this symposium is healthcare providers in the following specialties/sub-specialties:
- Critical Care (Intensivists)
- Family Practice
- General Practice
- General Surgery
- Geriatric Medicine
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology
- Neuropsychiatry
- Neurosurgery
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Preventive Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Vascular Surgery
Learning Objectives
At the end of this activity, learners will be able to:
- To gain an understanding of how dietary choices can influence cognitive function, mood, and overall brain health.
- Learn about common neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and others, including their causes, symptoms, and impact on individuals and society.
- Explore evidence-based strategies for maintaining and enhancing cognitive function across the lifespan, including cognitive training, social engagement, and mental stimulation.
8th Annual Art & Science of BrainHealth Conference
Friday, September 13, 2024
Presentation | Speaker | Time | |
Coffee & Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors |
| 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. | |
Opening Remarks | James Leiphart, MD, PhD (Inova) | 8:00 – 8:05 a.m. | |
The Neuroscience of Confidence | Ian Robertson, PhD (UT Dallas) | 8:05 – 8:45 a.m. | |
Functional cognitive disorder: An underrecognized cause of non-neurodegenerative cognitive impairment | Emmi Scott, MD (Inova) | 8:45 – 9:25 a.m. | |
Hormone Replacement Therapy & BrainHealth | Terri DeNui, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC (Evexias)
| 9:25 – 10:05 a.m. | |
AM Break with Exhibitors |
| 10:05 – 10:35 a.m. | |
Sleep and BrainHealth | Eric Sklar, MD (Inova) | 10:35 – 11:15 a.m. | |
Diet and the Microbiome-Gut-Brain Axis: The Role in Health and Disease
| Leigh Frame, PhD, MHS (GWU) | 11:15 – 11:55 p.m. | |
LUNCH with Exhibitors |
| 11:55 – 12:55 p.m. | |
Integrative Medicine and Geriatric Medicine with focus on the value of holistic care, particularly in complex behavioral syndromes like dementia | Mikhail Kogan, MD (GWU) | 12:55 – 1:35 p.m. | |
The Neurobiology of the Stress Response | Jennifer Paulderai, MD (Inova) | 1:35 – 2:15 p.m. | |
Feed Your Brain, The Importance of Nutrition | Danielle Omar, MS, RDN (Inova) | 2:15 – 2:55 p.m. | |
Closing Remarks | James Leiphart, MD, PhD (Inova) | 2:55 – 3:00 p.m. | |
Parking
Parking is complimentary at the Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center (ICPH) . Park in any surface parking lots 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
Program Director
James Liephart, MD, PhDMedical Director of Education, Neuroscience Service Line |
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.
Dr. James Leiphart, MD, PhD
Marie Angeline Bermudez
Terri DeNeui, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC
Leigh Frame, PhD, MHS
Mikhail Kogan
Danielle Omar
Jennifer Pauldurai, MD, MS
Ian Robertson, PhD
Emmi Scott, PhD
Eric Sklar, MD, Director Inova Sleep Disorders Program
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 5.25 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 5.25 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
- 5.25 ABS MOC
- 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 5.25 ASHA Certification Maintenence Hour(s)
Thank you Exhibitors! Our event would not be possible without the generous support from our sponsors.
- Highridge Medical
- Kyowa Kirin
- Goodwin Living
- Planning for Senior Life-Capital City Nurses
- Eisai Pharmaceuticals
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 christine.resnick@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 christine.resnick@inova.org.