18th Annual Advances in Neurology Symposium 2025
Stroke · Epilepsy · Alzheimer’s · Neuromuscular Disease · Parkinson’s · Neuro-Oncology
A comprehensive neurology update emphasizing evidence-based strategies for current treatment and cutting-edge research in novel therapeutics across major neurological disorders.
Review important advances across major neurological diseases
Significant advances continue to reshape the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disease, creating a need for clinicians to remain current with evolving evidence, therapies, and technologies.
This comprehensive program emphasizes evidence-based strategies for current neurological treatment while also exploring cutting-edge research and novel therapeutics.
Topics span peripheral neuropathy, motor neuron disease, headache, movement disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, brain tumors, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, stroke, concussion, Parkinson’s disease, and more.
- Review new medical and surgical therapies in neurological disease
- Explore emerging treatments for stroke, epilepsy, MS, headache, and Parkinson’s disease
- Understand advances in neuromuscular and peripheral nerve disorders
- Review diagnostic and therapeutic updates in Alzheimer’s disease and neuro-oncology
- Explore AI, novel imaging, concussion tools, and surgical innovation
Why This Course Matters
Connect new evidence, diagnostic innovation, and therapeutic advances across modern neurological practice.
The curriculum brings together established neurological care with emerging therapies and technologies across diverse subspecialties.
Update treatment strategies
Review evidence-based medical and surgical approaches for common and complex neurological disorders.
Explore novel therapeutics
Learn about cell-based therapies, new Alzheimer’s treatments, botulinum toxin applications, and emerging disease-modifying strategies.
Improve diagnostic awareness
Review advances in inherited neuropathy diagnostics, MS criteria, concussion assessment, neuroimaging, and complex neurological presentations.
Follow technology-driven care
Explore AI in acute stroke, novel imaging, intraoperative monitoring, and interventional or surgical advances.
Complete Neurology Curriculum
Open each module to review the sessions and faculty.
Module 1 — Peripheral & Neuromuscular Disorders Lectures 1–5
Peripheral neuropathies, motor neuron disease, neuromuscular junction disorders, and headache.
- Rajan R. Gadhia, MD & Eugene C. Lai, MD, PhDOpening
Welcome and Introductions
- Jun Li, MD, PhD, FANA, FAANPeripheral Neuropathy
Innovations in Diagnostics and Therapeutics of Inherited Peripheral Neuropathies
- Stanley H. Appel, MDMotor Neuron Disease
Cell-Based Therapies for Motor Neuron Disease
- Bing Liao, MD, PhDNeuromuscular Junction
Diagnostics and Therapeutics of Neuromuscular Junction Disorders
- Julia Jones, MDHeadache
Innovations and Advances in Management of Cephalgia
Module 2 — Movement Disorders, Dementia & Neuro-Oncology Lectures 6–9
Botulinum toxin, dural fistulas, Alzheimer’s disease, and primary brain tumors.
- Joseph F. Imbs, DOMovement Disorders
The Expanding Use of Botulinum Toxin in Movement Disorders
- Orlando Diaz, MDNeurovascular
Dural Fistulas: Same Disease… Multiple Clinical Presentations
- Joseph C. Masdeu, MD, PhDDementia
New Hope in Alzheimer’s Treatment in 2025
- Ashley E. Aaroe, MDNeuro-Oncology
Neuro-Oncological Treatment of Primary Brain Tumors
Module 3 — Demyelinating Disease, Epilepsy & Surgical Innovation Lectures 10–14
MS, epilepsy, surgical diagnostics, intraoperative monitoring, AI, and acute stroke imaging.
- Course FacultyOpening
Welcome and Introductions
- Abdul R. Alchaki, MDMultiple Sclerosis
Advances in Diagnostic Criteria of MS and Demyelinating Syndromes
- Rohit Kuruvilla, MDEpilepsy
Innovations and Advances in Medical Management of Epilepsy
- Amit Verma, MDSurgical Neurology
Innovative Advances in Surgical Diagnosis and IOM
- John Volpi, MDAI & Stroke
AI and Novel Imaging in Acute Stroke
Module 4 — Stroke, Concussion & Parkinson’s Disease Lectures 15–18
Stroke in the young, concussion, Parkinson’s disease, and medication-related visual risk.
- Tanu Garg, MDStroke
Presentation, Diagnosis and Management of Stroke in the Young
- Kenneth Podell, PhD, FACPNConcussion
Novel Tools and Updates in Concussion Diagnosis and Management
- Andrew Billnitzer, MDParkinson’s Disease
Diagnosis and Interventional/Surgical Management of Parkinson’s Disease
- Andrew Lee, MDNeuro-Ophthalmology
Five Medicines That Can Blind Your Patient and Blind Side You
A broad review across contemporary neurological care
Each track connects diagnostics, therapeutics, subspecialty updates, and new technology.
Neuromuscular
Peripheral neuropathies, motor neuron disease, neuromuscular junction disorders, and new therapeutic approaches.
Cognitive & Movement
Alzheimer’s disease, movement disorders, botulinum toxin, Parkinson’s disease, and related treatment advances.
Vascular & Acute Care
Stroke, stroke in the young, AI-assisted imaging, dural fistulas, and evolving acute neurological management.
Advanced Therapies
Epilepsy, MS, surgical diagnostics, concussion tools, neuro-oncology, and emerging treatment technologies.
Learning objectives and intended audience
A comprehensive educational update for clinicians interested in modern neurological diagnosis and treatment.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, participants 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.
Who Should Participate
This activity is intended for clinicians involved in neurological and related care who want to stay current with advances in diagnosis, therapeutics, and research.
Course Directors
Course leadership in vascular neurology, Parkinson’s disease, and neuroscience.
Vascular Neurologist; Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology; Houston Methodist Academic Institute; Medical Director, HM Acute TeleNeurology.
Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience; Robert W. Hervey Distinguished Endowed Chair; Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology; Parkinson’s Disease Research and Treatment.
Key Topics Across the Symposium
The course spans major neurological subspecialties, diagnostics, therapeutics, and emerging technologies.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Inherited peripheral neuropathies, diagnostics, and emerging therapeutics.
Motor Neuron Disease
Cell-based therapies and evolving treatment strategies.
Headache Medicine
New approaches in the management of cephalgia and complex headache presentations.
Movement Disorders
Botulinum toxin applications and interventional management of Parkinson’s disease.
Dementia & Alzheimer’s
Updated treatment approaches and emerging therapeutic options.
Neuro-Oncology
Current treatment strategies for primary brain tumors.
Multiple Sclerosis
Advances in diagnostic criteria and demyelinating syndromes.
Epilepsy
Medical management advances and innovations in surgical diagnosis.
Stroke
Acute stroke imaging, AI applications, and stroke in younger patients.
Concussion
Novel tools and updates in diagnosis and management.
Stay current with advances across modern neurology
Review evidence-based treatment strategies, emerging technologies, and novel therapeutics across major neurological disorders.
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