18th Annual Advances in Neurology Symposium - September 12-13, 2025

September 12, 2025 to September 13, 2025

Overview

In-Person and Virtual attendance options are available. 

Presented by the Houston Methodist Neurological Institute

There have been significant advances in the diagnosis and treatment of many neurological diseases. Attempts to cover these scientific advances have been made through peer-reviewed journals, national and international society meetings, and consensus statements. This program will emphasize evidence-based strategy for the current treatment of neurological disorders and cutting-edge research in novel therapeutics.

FEES

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE
Private physicians located within the Greater Houston Area $520*
Private physicians located within the Greater Houston Area that do not want CME   Complimentary
 Click here to register

  All others. Includes:
   - Houston Methodist physicians, nurses, allied health care professionals, etc.
   - Non-Houston Methodist nurses, allied health care professionals, etc.
   - Private physicians located outside the Greater Houston Area

 Complimentary

*In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.

Target Audience

This conference is designed for physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language therapists and residents/fellows in the neurological sciences will benefit from this course.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to: 

  • Apply new medical and surgical therapies for the treatment of neurological diseases
  • Discuss new and future therapies for stroke, epilepsy, demyelinating diseases, headaches, Parkinson’s disease, and neuromuscular diseases
  • Describe the diagnosis and treatment of dementias, vestibular dysfunction, stroke, and complex headache presentations
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 16.00 ASET
    This program has been approved for 16.00 ASET CEUs total. Partial credit is available to those participants unable to attend the entire program. Please be sure to sign in each day for credit.
  • 14.75 Attendance
  • 14.75 Nursing Contact Hours

    Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

    Houston Methodist will award up to 14.75 nursing professional development contact hours for this activity.

  • 14.75 Occupational Therapy
    18th Annual Advances in Neurology Symposium - September 12-13, 2025 is a TOTA Approved Course from Tue, 04/22/2025 - 8:00am to Mon, 10/13/2025 - 5:00pm
Course opens: 
04/22/2025
Course expires: 
10/13/2025
Event starts: 
09/12/2025 - 8:00am CDT
Event ends: 
09/13/2025 - 5:10pm CDT
Cost:
$520.00
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Program

18th Annual Advances in Neurology Symposium
September 12 - 13, 2025 
Friday, September 12, 2025
Time Topic Speaker(s)
7:00 AMRegistration and Breakfast 
8:00 AMWelcome and Introductions Rajan R. Gadhia, MD
Eugene C. Lai, MD, PhD
8:05 AMInnovations and Advances in Diagnostics and Therapeutics of Inherited Peripheral NeuropathiesJun Li, MD, PhD, FANA, FAAN
8:55 AMQuestion and Answer Discussion
9:00 AMInnovations and Advances in Cell-Based Therapies for Motor Neuron DiseaseStanley H. Appel, MD 
9:50 AMQuestion and Answer Discussion
9:55 AMBreak and Exhibits
10:15 AMInnovations and Advances in Diagnostics and Therapeutics of Neuromuscular Junction DisordersBing Liao, MD, PhD 
11:05 AMQuestion and Answer Discussion
11:10 AMInnovations and Advances in Management of CephalgiaJulia Jones, MD
12:00 PMQuestion and Answer Discussion 
12:05 PMLunch and Exhibits
1:05 PMAnnouncements and Introductions Rajan R. Gadhia, MD
Eugene C. Lai, MD, PhD
1:10 PMThe expanding use of botulinum toxin in movement disorders and other neurologic conditionsJoseph F. Imbs, MD
2:00 PMQuestion and Answer Discussion
2:05 PMNew Hope in Alzheimer’s Treatment in 2025Joseph C. Masdeu, MD, PhD 
2:55 PMQuestion and Answer Discussion
3:00 PMBreak and Exhibits
3:20 PMDural Fistulas: Same Disease… Multiple Clinical PresentationsOrlando Diaz, MD 
4:10 PMQuestion and Answer Discussion
4:15 PMInnovations and Advances in Neuro-oncological Treatment of Primary Brain TumorsAshley E. Aaroe, MD
5:05 PMQuestion and Answer Discussion
5:10 PMAdjournment  
   
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Time Topic Speaker(s)
7:00 AMRegistration and Breakfast 
8:00 AMWelcome and Introductions Rajan R. Gadhia, MD
Eugene C. Lai, MD, PhD
8:05 AMAdvances in Diagnostic Crieteria of MS and Demyelinating SyndromesAbdul R. Alchaki, MD
8:55 AMQuestion and Answer Discussion
9:00 AMInnovations and Advances in Medical Management of EpilepsyRohit Kuruvilla, MD 
9:50 AMQuestion and Answer Discussion
9:55 AMBreak and Exhibits
10:15 AMInnovative Advances in Surgical Diagnosis and IOMAmit Verma, MD
11:05 AMQuestion and Answer Discussion
11:10 AMAI and novel imaging in Acute StrokeJohn Volpi, MD
12:00 PMQuestion and Answer Discussion 
12:05 PMLunch and Exhibits
1:05 PMAnnouncements and Introductions Rajan R. Gadhia, MD
Eugene C. Lai, MD, PhD
1:10 PMPresentation, Diagnosis and Management of Stroke in the YoungTanu Garg, MD 
2:00 PMQuestion and Answer Discussion
2:05 PMNovel Tools and Updates in Concussion Diagnosis and ManagementKenneth Podell, Ph.D.
2:55 PMQuestion and Answer Discussion
3:00 PMBreak and Exhibits
3:20 PMInnovations and Advances in Diagnosis and Interventional/Surgical Management of Parkinson’s DiseaseAndrew Billnitzer, MD
4:10 PMQuestion and Answer Discussion
4:15 PMAdvances in Diagnostics and Therapeutic Management of Optic Neuritis/NeuropathiesAndrew Lee, MD
5:05 PMQuestion and Answer Discussion
5:10 PMAdjournment  

Venue

Houston Methodist Research Institute and Virtual
6670 Bertner Avenue
John F. Bookout Auditorium, 2nd Floor
Houston
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In-Person attendance will be held in the Houston Methodist Research Institute (6670 Bertner Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030). 

Virtual information will be provided to registered learners. 

Faculty

COURSE DIRECTORS
Rajan R. Gadhia, MD
Vascular Neurologist
Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology, Houston Methodist Academic Institute
Associate Clinical Member, Houston Methodist Research Institute
PD Vascular Neurology Fellowship Program; APD Neurology Residency
Medical Director, HM Acute TeleNeurology, HM Concussion Center
Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center
Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology
Weill Cornell Medical College
 
Eugene C. Lai, MD, PhD
Robert W. Hervey Distinguished Endowed Chair for Parkinson’s Disease Research and Treatment
Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience
Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology
Houston Methodist
 

Accreditation

Available Credit

  • 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 16.00 ASET
    This program has been approved for 16.00 ASET CEUs total. Partial credit is available to those participants unable to attend the entire program. Please be sure to sign in each day for credit.
  • 14.75 Attendance
  • 14.75 Nursing Contact Hours

    Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

    Houston Methodist will award up to 14.75 nursing professional development contact hours for this activity.

  • 14.75 Occupational Therapy
    18th Annual Advances in Neurology Symposium - September 12-13, 2025 is a TOTA Approved Course from Tue, 04/22/2025 - 8:00am to Mon, 10/13/2025 - 5:00pm

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Price

Cost:
$520.00
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FEES

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE
Private physicians located within the Greater Houston Area $520*
Private physicians located within the Greater Houston Area that do not want CME   Complimentary
 Click here to register

  All others. Includes:
   - Houston Methodist physicians, nurses, allied health care professionals, etc.
   - Non-Houston Methodist nurses, allied health care professionals, etc.
   - Private physicians located outside the Greater Houston Area

 Complimentary

*In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.