Houston Methodist 18th Annual Advances in Neurology Symposium 2025

Event starts: 09/12/2025 – 8:00am CDT

Event ends: 09/13/2025 – 5:10pm CDT

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.

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

The Houston Methodist 18th Annual Advances in Neurology Symposium 2025 is best for neurologists, neurosurgeons, advanced practice providers, neurocritical care clinicians, allied health professionals, and researchers who need concise, evidence‑based updates on diagnosis, medical and surgical therapies, and emerging therapeutics in neurology.
Who should attend

Neurologists and neurosurgeons seeking practice‑changing updates and surgical indications.
Neurocritical care physicians and intensivists focused on acute neurological emergencies.
Advanced practice providers (NPs, PAs), nurses, and therapists working in neurology and stroke services.
Clinical researchers and trainees wanting exposure to cutting‑edge translational work.
Hospital leaders and program directors aiming to align local practice with current evidence.

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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 Neuromuscular Junction Disorders
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, DO

2:00 PM
Question and Answer Discussion

2:05 PM
Dural Fistulas: Same Disease… Multiple Clinical Presentations
Orlando Diaz, MD

2:55 PM
Question and Answer Discussion

3:00 PM
Break and Exhibits

3:20 PM
New Hope in Alzheimer’s Treatment in 2025
Joseph C. Masdeu, MD, PhD

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 Criteria 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, PhD, FACPN

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
Five Medicines That Can Blind Your Patient and Blind Side You
Andrew Lee, MD

5:05 PM
Question and Answer Discussion

5:10 PM
Adjournment