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.

  • 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.

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

Agenda is subject to change, speakers will be added at a later date. 

18th Annual Advances in Neurology Symposium
September 12 - 13, 2025 
Friday, September 12, 2025
Time Topic 
7:00 AMRegistration and Breakfast 
8:00 AMWelcome and Introductions 
8:05 AMInnovations and Advances in Diagnostics and Therapeutics of Inherited Peripheral Neuropathies
8:55 AMQuestion and Answer Discussion
9:00 AMInnovations and Advances in Cell-Based Therapies for Motor Neuron Disease
9:50 AMQuestion and Answer Discussion
9:55 AMBreak and Exhibits
10:15 AMCurrent advances in clinical trials in ALS
11:05 AMQuestion and Answer Discussion
11:10 AMInnovations and Advances in Diagnostics and Therapeutics of Hereditary and Acquired Myopathies
12:00 PMQuestion and Answer Discussion
12:05 PMLunch and Exhibits
1:05 PMAnnouncements and Introductions 
1:10 PMInnovations and Advances in Management of Cephalgia
2:00 PMQuestion and Answer Discussion
2:05 PMAdvances in Diagnostics and Therapeutic Management of Optic Neuritis/Neuropathies
2:55 PMQuestion and Answer Discussion
3:00 PMBreak and Exhibits
3:20 PMInterventional management of cerebrovascular malformations
4:10 PMQuestion and Answer Discussion
4:15 PMInnovations and Advances in Neuro-oncological Treatment of Primary Brain Tumors
5:05 PMQuestion and Answer Discussion
5:10 PMAdjournment  
  
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Time Topic 
7:00 AMRegistration and Breakfast 
8:00 AMWelcome and Introductions 
8:05 AMNew Hope in Alzheimer’s Treatment in 2025
8:55 AMQuestion and Answer Discussion
9:00 AMInnovative Advances in Diagnosis and Therapeutic Management of Atypical Central Demyelinating Syndromes
9:50 AMQuestion and Answer Discussion
9:55 AMBreak and Exhibits
10:15 AMInnovations and Advances in Medical Management of Epilepsy
11:05 AMQuestion and Answer Discussion
11:10 AMInnovative Advances in Surgical Diagnosis and IOM
12:00 PMQuestion and Answer Discussion
12:05 PMLunch and Exhibits
1:05 PMAnnouncements and Introductions 
1:10 PMAI and novel imaging in Acute Stroke
2:00 PMQuestion and Answer Discussion
2:05 PMPresentation, Diagnosis and Management of Stroke in the Young
2:55 PMQuestion and Answer Discussion
3:00 PMBreak and Exhibits
3:20 PMInnovations and Advances in Management of Tremors
4:10 PMQuestion and Answer Discussion
4:15 PMInnovations and Advances in Diagnosis and Interventional/Surgical Management of Parkinson’s Disease
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.

  • 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.

Exhibitors/Sponsors

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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.