
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.
Program
18th Annual Advances in Neurology Symposium September 12 - 13, 2025 | ||
Friday, September 12, 2025 | ||
Time | Topic | Speaker(s) |
7:00 AM | Registration and Breakfast | |
8:00 AM | Welcome and Introductions | Rajan R. Gadhia, MD Eugene C. Lai, MD, PhD |
8:05 AM | Innovations and Advances in Diagnostics and Therapeutics of Inherited Peripheral Neuropathies | Jun Li, MD, PhD, FANA, FAAN |
8:55 AM | Question and Answer Discussion | |
9:00 AM | Innovations and Advances in Cell-Based Therapies for Motor Neuron Disease | Stanley H. Appel, MD |
9:50 AM | Question and Answer Discussion | |
9:55 AM | Break and Exhibits | |
10:15 AM | Innovations and Advances in Diagnostics and Therapeutics of Hereditary and Acquired Myopathies | Bing Liao, MD, PhD |
11:05 AM | Question and Answer Discussion | |
11:10 AM | Innovations and Advances in Management of Cephalgia | Julia Jones, MD |
12:00 PM | Question and Answer Discussion | |
12:05 PM | Lunch and Exhibits | |
1:05 PM | Announcements and Introductions | Rajan R. Gadhia, MD Eugene C. Lai, MD, PhD |
1:10 PM | The expanding use of botulinum toxin in movement disorders and other neurologic conditions | Joseph F. Imbs, MD |
2:00 PM | Question and Answer Discussion | |
2:05 PM | New Hope in Alzheimer’s Treatment in 2025 | Joseph C. Masdeu, MD, PhD |
2:55 PM | Question and Answer Discussion | |
3:00 PM | Break and Exhibits | |
3:20 PM | Dural Fistulas: Same Disease… Multiple Clinical Presentations | Orlando Diaz, MD |
4:10 PM | Question and Answer Discussion | |
4:15 PM | Innovations and Advances in Neuro-oncological Treatment of Primary Brain Tumors | Ashley E. Aaroe, MD |
5:05 PM | Question and Answer Discussion | |
5:10 PM | Adjournment | |
Saturday, September 13, 2025 | ||
Time | Topic | Speaker(s) |
7:00 AM | Registration and Breakfast | |
8:00 AM | Welcome and Introductions | Rajan R. Gadhia, MD Eugene C. Lai, MD, PhD |
8:05 AM | Advances in Diagnostic Crieteria of MS and Demyelinating Syndromes | Abdul R. Alchaki, MD |
8:55 AM | Question and Answer Discussion | |
9:00 AM | Innovations and Advances in Medical Management of Epilepsy | Rohit Kuruvilla, MD |
9:50 AM | Question and Answer Discussion | |
9:55 AM | Break and Exhibits | |
10:15 AM | Innovative Advances in Surgical Diagnosis and IOM | Amit Verma, MD |
11:05 AM | Question and Answer Discussion | |
11:10 AM | AI and novel imaging in Acute Stroke | John Volpi, MD |
12:00 PM | Question and Answer Discussion | |
12:05 PM | Lunch and Exhibits | |
1:05 PM | Announcements and Introductions | Rajan R. Gadhia, MD Eugene C. Lai, MD, PhD |
1:10 PM | Presentation, Diagnosis and Management of Stroke in the Young | Tanu Garg, MD |
2:00 PM | Question and Answer Discussion | |
2:05 PM | Novel Tools and Updates in Concussion Diagnosis and Management | Kenneth Podell, Ph.D. |
2:55 PM | Question and Answer Discussion | |
3:00 PM | Break and Exhibits | |
3:20 PM | Innovations and Advances in Diagnosis and Interventional/Surgical Management of Parkinson’s Disease | Andrew Billnitzer, MD |
4:10 PM | Question and Answer Discussion | |
4:15 PM | Advances in Diagnostics and Therapeutic Management of Optic Neuritis/Neuropathies | Andrew Lee, MD |
5:05 PM | Question and Answer Discussion | |
5:10 PM | Adjournment |
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.