Sept. 13, 2024 8th Annual Art & Science of BrainHealth Conference

Fairfax, VA US
September 13, 2024

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.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.25 ABS MOC
  • 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 5.25 ASHA Certification Maintenence Hour(s)
Course opens: 
05/20/2024
Course expires: 
09/13/2024
Event starts: 
09/13/2024 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
09/13/2024 - 3:35pm EDT
Cost:
$50.00
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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

Julie Fratantoni, PhD, CCC-SLP

(Better Brain Media)

 

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.

    

 

 

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 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, 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.  

Program Director(s)

James Leiphart, MD, PhD

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

Leigh Frame, PhD, MHS

has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Scaled Microbiomics;.
has a financial relationship (Stock) with Other Culture;.
has a financial relationship (Other) with AdventHealth;.
has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with TerraCycle Discovery;.
has a financial relationship (Other) with Bumrungrad International Hospital;.
has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with ASYSTEM;.
has a financial relationship (Other) with The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M);.
has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Covimro;.
has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with People Brand Co.;.
has a financial relationship (Other Business Ownership) with Recondite Consulting;.

Julie Fratantoni, CCC-SLP, PhD

has a financial relationship (Consulting Fee) with Make Time Wellness;.

Mikhail Kogan

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Danielle Omar

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jennifer Pauldurai, MD, MS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Ian Robertson, PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Emmi Scott, PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Eric Sklar, MD, Director Inova Sleep Disorders Program

has a financial relationship (Independent contractor) with Axsome Therapeutics;.
has a financial relationship (Independent contractor) with Harmony Biosciences;.
has a financial relationship (Independent contractor) with Jazz Pharmaceuticals;.

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.

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

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
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 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.