18th Annual Advances in Neurology Symposium - September 12-13, 2025-FREE (NO CE CREDIT)

Houston, TX US
September 12, 2025 to September 13, 2025

Overview

NOTE - CE CREDIT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE FREE SESSION. LEARNERS WISHING TO RECEIVE CE CREDIT MUST REGISTER FOR THE CE CREDIT OFFERING OF THIS ACTIVITY.  

 Presented by the Houston Methodist Neurological Institute

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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.

Course summary
Course opens: 
04/22/2025
Course expires: 
10/13/2025
Event starts: 
09/12/2025 - 8:00am CDT
Event ends: 
09/13/2025 - 5:00pm CDT

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 Hereditary and Acquired MyopathiesBing 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
Houston, TX 77030
United States

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. 

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