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Thursday, June 26
 

6:00pm EDT

AMDAPP Cocktail Hour & Dinner
Thursday June 26, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Harbor Social Restaurant
Thursday June 26, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Harbor Social Restaurant
  Connect & Recharge

6:00pm EDT

CAMP-FiRE Mentorship Reception
Thursday June 26, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Lower Atrium
Thursday June 26, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Lower Atrium
  Connect & Recharge
 
Friday, June 27
 

7:00am EDT

Movement is Medicine: How Dance Impacts Motor Symptoms and Well-Being in PD – 0.75 CME
Friday June 27, 2025 7:00am - 7:45am EDT
Lower Atrium
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disease characterized by difficulty initiating movement, bradykinesia, and reduced range of motion as well as non-motor symptoms such as despression and risk for social isolation. Dance and movement therapy can have important benefits for people with Parkinson’s disease. This session will review the research on the efficacy of movement-based programs, such as dance, and explain how these help with balance, gait, range of motion, spatial awareness, confidence, and mood. Attendees will participate in a dance class to experience firsthand this form of therapeutic movement so that they may better understand and explain dance therapy to patients.
CME Faculty
avatar for José C. Cabassa, MD

José C. Cabassa, MD

Moving Brains Neurological Care
Board-certified neurologist, Parkinson and Movement Disorder specialistPrivate practice in East Harlem: Moving Brains Neurological CareFormer Assistant Professor of Neurology at SUNY DownstatePresident of Moving Brains Foundation - a non-profit charitable organization that helps people... Read More →
avatar for Lucy Bowen McCauley

Lucy Bowen McCauley

Bowen McCauley Dance Co (BMDC)
Lucy Bowen McCauley was the Artistic Director, choreographer, and creative energy behind Bowen McCauley Dance Co (BMDC). From the company’s founding in 1996, she created over 100 works, ranging from lyrical ballets to highly physical contemporary pieces set to rock music. Her choreography... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 7:00am - 7:45am EDT
Lower Atrium
  CME Experiential

8:00am EDT

Breakfast Industry Innovation Theater – Non-CME Event Sponsored by Teva Pharmaceuticals
Friday June 27, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Non-CME Speakers
avatar for Cherian Karunapuzha, MD

Cherian Karunapuzha, MD

Neurologist, Meinders Center for Movement Disorders
Cherian Abraham Karunapuzha, MD, is the medical director and a consultant neurologist at the Meinders Center for Movement Disorders in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He received his medical degree from the Medical College Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, India. He completed an internship in... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  Sponsored (Non-CME), Non-CME

9:15am EDT

Welcome
Friday June 27, 2025 9:15am - 9:30am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Friday June 27, 2025 9:15am - 9:30am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  Connect & Recharge

9:30am EDT

Lessons From Landmark Medication Trials in Parkinson’s Disease – 0.5 CME
Friday June 27, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Pharmacological treatment of Parkinson’s disease has evolved over time from the first landmark trials of L-dopa through today’s newer formulations and adjunctive medications. This session describes the landmark medication trials that every clinician should know and the major lessons drawn from each, with a focus on the evolution that has led to improved control of parkinsonian symptoms.
CME Faculty
avatar for Stuart H. Isaacson, MD, FAAN

Stuart H. Isaacson, MD, FAAN

Director, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center of Boca Raton
Stuart H. Isaacson, MD, FAAN is the Director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center of Boca Raton in Florida, USA. Dr. Isaacson received his medical degree from Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He completed fellowships at the National... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  CME General

10:00am EDT

Integrating Adjunctive Medications to Customize Parkinson’s Care – 0.5 CME
Friday June 27, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Although L-dopa/carbidopa is the mainstay of treatment for Parkinson’s disease, its benefits begin to fluctuate over time. This session considers the available adjunctive medications that can be integrated into the treatment regimen to help manage the fluctuations and customize care as Parkinson’s progresses. Studies evaluating promising medications in development will also be described.
CME Faculty
avatar for Stuart H. Isaacson, MD, FAAN

Stuart H. Isaacson, MD, FAAN

Director, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center of Boca Raton
Stuart H. Isaacson, MD, FAAN is the Director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center of Boca Raton in Florida, USA. Dr. Isaacson received his medical degree from Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He completed fellowships at the National... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  CME General

10:30am EDT

Conquering Off Episodes with On-Demand Therapies – 0.5 CME
Friday June 27, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
The effects of L-dopa/carbidopa begin to fluctuate over time in people with Parkinson’s disease, leading to so-called OFF episodes that interfere with quality of life. This session discusses the on-demand therapies that can help provide relief for OFF episodes and how/when to use them. Emphasis is placed on results of clinical trials that document timing and optimal use of these medications.
CME Faculty
avatar for Cheryl Kyinn, PA-C

Cheryl Kyinn, PA-C

Certified Physician Assistant, Movement Disorder Parkinson's Disease Specialists
Non-CME Speaker for Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Friday June 27, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  CME General

11:00am EDT

Non-Motor Therapies: More Than Modulating Dopamine – 0.5 CME
Friday June 27, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Nearly all people with Parkinson’s experience non-motor symptoms prior to motor manifestations, and additional non-motor features typically develop as the disease progresses. Non-motor symptoms can be among the most bothersome for patients and are critical to address. This session focuses on common non-motor symptoms, describing their timing in the disease course and pharmacological treatment.
CME Faculty
avatar for Fernando Pagan, MD

Fernando Pagan, MD

ATMRD Course Director, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Fernando L. Pagan, MD is a board-certified neurologist and Professor and Vice Chairman for the Department of Neurology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC. He is the Director of the Movement Disorders Program and the Medical Director of MedStar Georgetown's... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  CME General

11:30am EDT

Poster Sessions in Exhibit Hall
Friday June 27, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
Friday June 27, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
  Connect & Recharge

12:00pm EDT

Pop-Up Innovation Theater - Non-CME Event Sponsored by Abbvie Medical Affairs
Friday June 27, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Annapolis 2
Non-CME Speakers
avatar for Shannon Shaffer, APRN-CNP

Shannon Shaffer, APRN-CNP

Nurse Practitioner, Cleveland Clinic
Shannon Shaffer is a Family Nurse Practitioner who specializes in movement disorders at the Cleveland Clinic's Center for Neurological Restoration. She is a graduate of Case Western University and has worked in this field since 2016. Her areas of expertise include Parkinson disease... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Annapolis 2
  Sponsored (Non-CME), Non-CME

12:30pm EDT

Lunch Industry Innovation Theater – Non-CME Event Sponsored by Amneal
Friday June 27, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Non-CME Speakers
avatar for Joohi Jimenez-Shahed, MD

Joohi Jimenez-Shahed, MD

Medical Director, Movement Disorders, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Joohi Jimenez-Shahed, MD is an Associate Professor of Neurology and Medical Director of Movement Disorders Neuromodulation and Brain Circuit Therapeutics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She earned her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, completed her Neurology... Read More →
avatar for Mayra Pozo, NP

Mayra Pozo, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner, Mount Sinai West Hospital
Mayra Pozo, MSN, RN, FNP-BC is a board-certified family nurse practitioner at Mount Sinai West Hospital in New York where she specializes in the diagnosis and management of Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders. She earned her Master of Science as a Nurse Practitioner from... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  Sponsored (Non-CME), Non-CME

2:00pm EDT

Case-Based Deep Dive into Non-Motor Medical Therapies for Parkinson’s – 1 CME
Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Annapolis 3-4
This session uses patient cases to illustrate the various medical therapies for the treatment of non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, including orthostatic hypotension, urinary urgency, psychosis, REM sleep behavior disorder (RDB), autonomic issues, and cognitive/behavioral issues.
CME Faculty
avatar for Reversa Joseph, MD

Reversa Joseph, MD

Director of the Movement Disorders Clinic, Chalmers P. Wylie VA
Dr. Reversa Joseph is a Board-Certified Neurologist specializing in Movement Disorders and intraoperative monitoring. With a profound focus on treating patients with Parkinson’s disease, she employs a comprehensive and integrative approach. Dr. Joseph obtained her Bachelor of Arts... Read More →
avatar for Fernando Pagan, MD

Fernando Pagan, MD

ATMRD Course Director, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Fernando L. Pagan, MD is a board-certified neurologist and Professor and Vice Chairman for the Department of Neurology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC. He is the Director of the Movement Disorders Program and the Medical Director of MedStar Georgetown's... Read More →
avatar for Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

ATMRD Course Director, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Yasar Torres Yaghi, MD is a board-certified neurologist at the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC and Co-Director of the Lewy Body Dementia Clinic. He obtained his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine, and subsequently completed... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Annapolis 3-4
  CME Breakouts

2:00pm EDT

Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s – 1 CME
Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Baltimore 3-4
Some non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s can benefit from non-pharmacological treatment. This session considers the role of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), an evidence-based intervention for the neuropsychiatric symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, as an important adjunct to advanced therapies and the role of social support in reducing isolation.  
CME Faculty
avatar for Marcia Smith Pasqualini, PhD

Marcia Smith Pasqualini, PhD

Professor of Psychology, Avila University
Marcia Smith Pasqualini, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology at Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri, and a licensed clinical psychologist. She completed her doctoral training at the University of Missouri–Columbia, followed by a neuropsychology internship and fellowship at the... Read More →
avatar for Renia Kodabak, LICSW

Renia Kodabak, LICSW

Social Worker, Georgetown Neurology
I’m Renia Kodabak and I recently joined Georgetown Neurology as a clinical social worker. Before becoming part of Georgetown team, I was an inpatient social worker who served various patient population. From patients’ hospital admission to discharge to home or community, I have... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Baltimore 3-4
  CME Breakouts

2:00pm EDT

Toxin Master Class Part 1 – 1 CME
Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Baltimore 1-2
Botulinum neurotoxins have been used to treat selected neurological conditions that benefit from localized inhibition of acetylcholine release from motor and autonomic nerve terminals. This session will begin with a description of botulinum neurotoxin injection for the treatment of sialorrhea, cervical dystonia, and lower limb spasticity to be followed by live injection demonstrations involving actual patients.
CME Faculty
avatar for Laxman Bahroo, DO

Laxman Bahroo, DO

ATMRD Course Director, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Laxman Bahroo, DO, MS is a board-certified neurologist and movement disorder specialist. He is Director of both the Neurology Residency Program and Botulinum Toxin Clinic at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, DC. He is also an associate professor at the Georgetown... Read More →
avatar for Ghazaleh Ahmadi Jazi

Ghazaleh Ahmadi Jazi

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ghazaleh Jazi is a Movement Disorders fellow at Georgetown University. She received her medical degree from Tehran University in Iran and completed an internal medicine internship and neurology residency at University of California, Irvine. She is a board-certified neurologist. Dr... Read More →
avatar for Lina Ariza Serrano

Lina Ariza Serrano

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Lina M. Ariza-Serrano is a dedicated neurologist specializing in movement disorders, currently working as a fellow at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. Before this, she was a professor and neurologist at several top clinics in Bogotá, Colombia, including Shaio... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Baltimore 1-2
  CME Breakouts

3:15pm EDT

Case-Based Deep Dive into Non-Motor Medical Therapies for Parkinson’s – 1 CME
Friday June 27, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Annapolis 3-4
This session uses patient cases to illustrate the various medical therapies for the treatment of non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, including orthostatic hypotension, urinary urgency, psychosis, REM sleep behavior disorder (RDB), autonomic issues, and cognitive/behavioral issues.
CME Faculty
avatar for Reversa Joseph, MD

Reversa Joseph, MD

Director of the Movement Disorders Clinic, Chalmers P. Wylie VA
Dr. Reversa Joseph is a Board-Certified Neurologist specializing in Movement Disorders and intraoperative monitoring. With a profound focus on treating patients with Parkinson’s disease, she employs a comprehensive and integrative approach. Dr. Joseph obtained her Bachelor of Arts... Read More →
avatar for Fernando Pagan, MD

Fernando Pagan, MD

ATMRD Course Director, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Fernando L. Pagan, MD is a board-certified neurologist and Professor and Vice Chairman for the Department of Neurology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC. He is the Director of the Movement Disorders Program and the Medical Director of MedStar Georgetown's... Read More →
avatar for Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

ATMRD Course Director, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Yasar Torres Yaghi, MD is a board-certified neurologist at the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC and Co-Director of the Lewy Body Dementia Clinic. He obtained his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine, and subsequently completed... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Annapolis 3-4
  CME Breakouts

3:15pm EDT

Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s – 1 CME
Friday June 27, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Baltimore 3-4
Some non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s can benefit from non-pharmacological treatment. This session considers the role of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), an evidence-based intervention for the neuropsychiatric symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, as an important adjunct to advanced therapies and the role of social support in reducing isolation.
CME Faculty
avatar for Renia Kodabak, LICSW

Renia Kodabak, LICSW

Social Worker, Georgetown Neurology
I’m Renia Kodabak and I recently joined Georgetown Neurology as a clinical social worker. Before becoming part of Georgetown team, I was an inpatient social worker who served various patient population. From patients’ hospital admission to discharge to home or community, I have... Read More →
avatar for Marcia Smith Pasqualini, PhD

Marcia Smith Pasqualini, PhD

Professor of Psychology, Avila University
Marcia Smith Pasqualini, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology at Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri, and a licensed clinical psychologist. She completed her doctoral training at the University of Missouri–Columbia, followed by a neuropsychology internship and fellowship at the... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Baltimore 3-4
  CME Breakouts

3:15pm EDT

Toxin Master Class Part 2 – 1 CME
Friday June 27, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Baltimore 1-2
Botulinum neurotoxins have been used to treat selected neurological conditions that benefit from localized inhibition of acetylcholine release from motor and autonomic nerve terminals. This session will begin with a description of botulinum neurotoxin injection for the treatment of sialorrhea, cervical dystonia, and lower limb spasticity to be followed by live injection demonstrations involving actual patients.
CME Faculty
avatar for Laxman Bahroo, DO

Laxman Bahroo, DO

ATMRD Course Director, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Laxman Bahroo, DO, MS is a board-certified neurologist and movement disorder specialist. He is Director of both the Neurology Residency Program and Botulinum Toxin Clinic at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, DC. He is also an associate professor at the Georgetown... Read More →
avatar for Ghazaleh Ahmadi Jazi

Ghazaleh Ahmadi Jazi

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ghazaleh Jazi is a Movement Disorders fellow at Georgetown University. She received her medical degree from Tehran University in Iran and completed an internal medicine internship and neurology residency at University of California, Irvine. She is a board-certified neurologist. Dr... Read More →
avatar for Lina Ariza Serrano

Lina Ariza Serrano

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Lina M. Ariza-Serrano is a dedicated neurologist specializing in movement disorders, currently working as a fellow at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. Before this, she was a professor and neurologist at several top clinics in Bogotá, Colombia, including Shaio... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Baltimore 1-2
  CME Breakouts

4:30pm EDT

Using Advanced Therapies to Treat Challenging Cases in Parkinson's disease – 1.25 CME
Friday June 27, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Not all patients with Parkinson’s disease fit the textbook description. Fortunately, many of these patients benefit from the right combination of medications. In this panel discussion, experts consider challenging cases of Parkinson’s disease to help clinicians identify when and how to use different levodopa-based formulations and adjunctive therapies.
CME Faculty
avatar for Stuart H. Isaacson, MD, FAAN

Stuart H. Isaacson, MD, FAAN

Director, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center of Boca Raton
Stuart H. Isaacson, MD, FAAN is the Director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center of Boca Raton in Florida, USA. Dr. Isaacson received his medical degree from Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He completed fellowships at the National... Read More →
avatar for Reversa Joseph, MD

Reversa Joseph, MD

Director of the Movement Disorders Clinic, Chalmers P. Wylie VA
Dr. Reversa Joseph is a Board-Certified Neurologist specializing in Movement Disorders and intraoperative monitoring. With a profound focus on treating patients with Parkinson’s disease, she employs a comprehensive and integrative approach. Dr. Joseph obtained her Bachelor of Arts... Read More →
avatar for Cheryl Kyinn, PA-C

Cheryl Kyinn, PA-C

Certified Physician Assistant, Movement Disorder Parkinson's Disease Specialists
Non-CME Speaker for Amneal Pharmaceuticals
avatar for Fernando Pagan, MD

Fernando Pagan, MD

ATMRD Course Director, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Fernando L. Pagan, MD is a board-certified neurologist and Professor and Vice Chairman for the Department of Neurology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC. He is the Director of the Movement Disorders Program and the Medical Director of MedStar Georgetown's... Read More →
avatar for Rajesh Pahwa, MD

Rajesh Pahwa, MD

Director of Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence at the University of Kansas Medical Center., University of Kansas Medical Center
Rajesh Pahwa, M.D., is the Laverne and Joyce Rider Professor of Neurology, chief of the Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Division and director of Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence at the University of Kansas Medical Center.Dr. Pahwa received his medical degree at Seth G.S... Read More →
avatar for Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

ATMRD Course Director, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Yasar Torres Yaghi, MD is a board-certified neurologist at the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC and Co-Director of the Lewy Body Dementia Clinic. He obtained his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine, and subsequently completed... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  CME General

5:45pm EDT

Opening Ceremony
Friday June 27, 2025 5:45pm - 6:15pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Friday June 27, 2025 5:45pm - 6:15pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  Connect & Recharge

6:30pm EDT

Poster and Welcome Reception
Friday June 27, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
Friday June 27, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
  Connect & Recharge

7:00pm EDT

Poster Tour
Friday June 27, 2025 7:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
Friday June 27, 2025 7:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
  Connect & Recharge
 
Saturday, June 28
 

7:00am EDT

Maximizing Function: Amplifying Voice and Movement – 0.75 CME
Saturday June 28, 2025 7:00am - 7:45am EDT
Lower Atrium
Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders can impact the voice, resulting in soft, breathy speech devoid of pitch changes, articulation issues, and dysarthria. Parkinson’s disease is also characterized muscle rigidity causing small movements of the limbs. In this session we will review evidenced-based speech and physical therapies designed to help people with movement disorders speak louder and make larger limb movements to improve communication, movement, and ADL’s. This session will present the latest research on the efficacy of these treatments and allow attendees to participate in demonstration exercises to gain firsthand experience.
CME Faculty
avatar for Cynthia Fox, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Cynthia Fox, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

LSVT Global
Cynthia Fox, Ph.D., CCC-SLP received her doctorate degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Arizona, Tucson. Her training included a focus in the areas of neuroscience and motor control. She is an expert on rehabilitation and neuroplasticity and the role of exercise... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 7:00am - 7:45am EDT
Lower Atrium
  CME Experiential

8:00am EDT

Breakfast Industry Innovation Theater – Non-CME Event Sponsored by Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Saturday June 28, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Non-CME Speakers
avatar for Fay Bembry, FNP, PMHNP

Fay Bembry, FNP, PMHNP

Family Nurse Practitioner, Team Health
Fay Bembry has 30 years of experience as a nurse practitioner, 14 years as a family nurse practitioner, and 16 years as a psych–mental health nurse practitioner. She has been with Team Health for 14 years and has worked in the long-term care environment since 1995. She currently... Read More →
avatar for William (Bill) Ondo, MD

William (Bill) Ondo, MD

Director, Movement Disorder Clinic at Houston Methodist Hospital
William G. Ondo, MD is the Director of the Movement Disorder Clinic at Houston Methodist Hospital and Professor of Neurology at Weill Cornell Medical School and Texas A&M. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia and completed his internship and residency... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  Sponsored (Non-CME), Non-CME

9:00am EDT

Break in Exhibit Hall
Saturday June 28, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
Saturday June 28, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
  Connect & Recharge

9:30am EDT

The Changing Landscape in DBS for Movement Disorders - 0.5 CME
Saturday June 28, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Technological advances are substantially altering the landscape for DBS treatment. This session explains key advances that characterize the field today, incorporating essential information for clinicians who use DBS or recommend it for their patients. Topics include remote programming, adaptive DBS, directional leads, closed-loop systems, rechargeable devices, and integration of existing systems with digital health tools.
CME Faculty
avatar for Anvi Gadani, MD

Anvi Gadani, MD

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Dr. Anvi Gadani is a Neurologist subspecializing in Movement Disorders with special interest in Memory Disorders at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University. She completed her residency in Neurology at the University of Connecticut and completed... Read More →
avatar for Gary Volkell, DO

Gary Volkell, DO

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Gary Volkell, DO, is a board-certified neurologist who is fellowship trained in movement disorders. He sees patients at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center.Dr. Volkell specializes in treatment for Parkinson’s disease, dystonia (including cervical dystonia/spasmodic torticollis... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  CME General

10:00am EDT

Advances in DBS Placement – 0.5 CME
Saturday June 28, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Advances in DBS placement can lead to improved outcomes and safety for patients. This session discusses innovations in imaging, robotic-assisted surgery, and real-time monitoring that enable more precise DBS placement and permit tailoring to individual patient anatomy and symptoms. The promise of asleep DBS will also be considered.
CME Faculty
avatar for Christopher Kalhorn, MD

Christopher Kalhorn, MD

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Dr. Christopher Kalhorn is Professor of Neurosurgery at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. He is the Director of Functional and Epilepsy surgery at Medstar Georgetown. Dr. Kalhorn also serves as member of the Board of Directors at Medstar Health and is the Chair of the Quality... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  CME General

10:30am EDT

Reimagining Ablation in Movement Disorders: Magnetic Resonance Focused Ultrasound (MRfUS) – 0.5 CME
Saturday June 28, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
MRfUS is emerging as an important treatment option for selected movement disorders. This session will describe the clinical applications and patient selection for MRfUS, as well as a procedural overview, potential mechanisms, safety considerations, and future directions.
CME Faculty
avatar for Justin Martello, MD

Justin Martello, MD

ChristianaCare
Dr. Martello earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. He completed his neurology residency as well as his fellowship in movement disorders at University of Maryland Medical Center. This was after earning his bachelor’s degree with honors in biology from... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  CME General

11:15am EDT

Hope on the Horizon: Emerging Therapies in PD – 0.75 CME
Saturday June 28, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Many new therapies are in development for Parkinson’s disease, from those grounded in the disease’s neuropathology to those repurposed from other indications. This session summarizes the status and evidence related to gene therapies, antibody-based therapies, growth factors, repurposed pharmacotherapies, and new formulations of existing medications.
CME Faculty
avatar for Rajesh Pahwa, MD

Rajesh Pahwa, MD

Director of Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence at the University of Kansas Medical Center., University of Kansas Medical Center
Rajesh Pahwa, M.D., is the Laverne and Joyce Rider Professor of Neurology, chief of the Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Division and director of Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence at the University of Kansas Medical Center.Dr. Pahwa received his medical degree at Seth G.S... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  CME General

12:00pm EDT

Break in Exhibit Hall
Saturday June 28, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
Saturday June 28, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
  Connect & Recharge

12:30pm EDT

Lunch Industry Innovation Theater – Non-CME Event Sponsored by Supernus Pharmaceuticals
Saturday June 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Non-CME Speakers
avatar for Daniel Kremens, MD, JD, FAAN

Daniel Kremens, MD, JD, FAAN

Movement Disorder Specialist, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Jefferson University
Dr. Kremens is an Associate Professor of Neurology, Co-Director of the Parkinsons Disease and Movement Disorders Center, and Vice Chair for Education at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Dr. Kremens graduated from Columbia College, summa... Read More →
avatar for Robert Hauser, MD, MBA, FAAN

Robert Hauser, MD, MBA, FAAN

Movement Disorder Specialist, USF Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center
Dr. Hauser is a Professor of Neurology at the University of South Florida College of Medicine, in Tampa, Florida. He serves as Director of the USF Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center. Dr. Hauser earned a medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine, in Philadelphia... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  Sponsored (Non-CME), Non-CME

1:45pm EDT

DBS Advanced Techniques Case Review – 1 CME
Saturday June 28, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Annapolis 3-4
This session features patient cases to help illustrate advanced DBS techniques.
CME Faculty
avatar for Fahd Amjad, MD, MS

Fahd Amjad, MD, MS

ATMRD Course Director, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Fahd Saeed Amjad, MD is a board-certified neurologist and Assistant Professor of Neurology in the Movement Disorder Division and Co-Clinical Director of the Huntington Disease Care, Education and Research Center (CERC) at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. After... Read More →
avatar for Pam Zeilman, NP

Pam Zeilman, NP

University of Florida Normal Fixel Institute for Neurological Disorders
Pam Zeilman is an Adult Nurse Practitioner who obtained her Master’s of Science in Adult Health Nursing at the University of Florida in 2006. She has been credentialed with the American Nurses Credentialing Center since 2007. Pam joined the University of Florida Normal Fixel Institute... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Annapolis 3-4
  CME Breakouts

1:45pm EDT

DBS Fundamentals Case Review – 1 CME
Saturday June 28, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Baltimore 1-2
This session uses patient cases to review the basic aspects of DBS therapy.
CME Faculty
avatar for Anvi Gadani, MD

Anvi Gadani, MD

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Dr. Anvi Gadani is a Neurologist subspecializing in Movement Disorders with special interest in Memory Disorders at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University. She completed her residency in Neurology at the University of Connecticut and completed... Read More →
avatar for Jacqueline Cristini, PA

Jacqueline Cristini, PA

Director, Deep Brain Stimulation Program, JFK University Medical Center
Jacqueline Cristini is a Physician Associate with greater than 25 years of professional experience augmented by a Master of Medical Science degree with 20 years of experience in Movement Disorders and expertise deep brain stimulation and focused ultrasound.Current position: Director... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Baltimore 1-2
  CME Breakouts

1:45pm EDT

What Really Helps Patients: Integrating Neuropalliative Care – 1 CME
Saturday June 28, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Baltimore 3-4
Patients with movement disorders have different needs and preferences, the recognition of which can dramatically impact quality of life. This session provides an overview of neuropalliative care, which includes advanced therapies and other treatments geared toward improving patient wellbeing. The session features patient interview videos that highlight the patient perspective and reviews research supporting the positive impact of neuropalliative care on patient quality of life.
CME Faculty
avatar for Jennifer Corcoran, MD

Jennifer Corcoran, MD

Senior Instructor of Neurology, niversity of Rochester Medical Center Neuropalliative Care Clinic
Jennifer Corcoran, MD, is a Senior Instructor of Neurology at the University of Rochester Medical Center Neuropalliative Care Clinic. She completed medical school, neurology residency, and movement disorders fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center. During medical... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Baltimore 3-4
  CME Breakouts

3:00pm EDT

Determining the Right Candidate for the Right Therapy – 1 CME
Saturday June 28, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Advanced therapy procedures such as DBS and MRfUS are important tools for treating selected movement disorders but it can be difficult to determine which patients are good candidates. With refinements in these procedures, the definition of a “good candidate” has evolved. This session uses case-based examples to identify patients who may benefit from advanced procedural therapies and how to select among the available treatment options.
CME Faculty
avatar for Fahd Amjad, MD, MS

Fahd Amjad, MD, MS

ATMRD Course Director, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Fahd Saeed Amjad, MD is a board-certified neurologist and Assistant Professor of Neurology in the Movement Disorder Division and Co-Clinical Director of the Huntington Disease Care, Education and Research Center (CERC) at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. After... Read More →
avatar for Justin Martello, MD

Justin Martello, MD

ChristianaCare
Dr. Martello earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. He completed his neurology residency as well as his fellowship in movement disorders at University of Maryland Medical Center. This was after earning his bachelor’s degree with honors in biology from... Read More →
avatar for Rajesh Pahwa, MD

Rajesh Pahwa, MD

Director of Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence at the University of Kansas Medical Center., University of Kansas Medical Center
Rajesh Pahwa, M.D., is the Laverne and Joyce Rider Professor of Neurology, chief of the Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Division and director of Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence at the University of Kansas Medical Center.Dr. Pahwa received his medical degree at Seth G.S... Read More →
avatar for Pam Zeilman, NP

Pam Zeilman, NP

University of Florida Normal Fixel Institute for Neurological Disorders
Pam Zeilman is an Adult Nurse Practitioner who obtained her Master’s of Science in Adult Health Nursing at the University of Florida in 2006. She has been credentialed with the American Nurses Credentialing Center since 2007. Pam joined the University of Florida Normal Fixel Institute... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  CME General

4:00pm EDT

Exhibit Hall Open
Saturday June 28, 2025 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
Saturday June 28, 2025 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
  Connect & Recharge

4:15pm EDT

Hands-On Innovation Workshop – Non-CME Event Sponsored by AbbVie Medical Affairs
Saturday June 28, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Annapolis 3-4
Non-CME Speakers
avatar for Kinsey McCartney, PA-C
avatar for Maria Cristina Ospina, MD

Maria Cristina Ospina, MD

Movement Disorders Neurologist, Regional Parkinson Center
avatar for Meredith Rollins Hatcher, PA-C

Meredith Rollins Hatcher, PA-C

Physician Associate, Texas Movement Disorder Specialists, PLLC
Non-CME Speaker for AbbVie Medical Affairs
avatar for Shannon Shaffer, APRN-CNP

Shannon Shaffer, APRN-CNP

Nurse Practitioner, Cleveland Clinic
Shannon Shaffer is a Family Nurse Practitioner who specializes in movement disorders at the Cleveland Clinic's Center for Neurological Restoration. She is a graduate of Case Western University and has worked in this field since 2016. Her areas of expertise include Parkinson disease... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Annapolis 3-4
  Sponsored (Non-CME), Non-CME

4:30pm EDT

Conversation Corner Levels of Care: FAQ answered by Social Workers
Saturday June 28, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson Lobby
As neurodegenerative diseases progress, the needs of patients and caregivers evolve, and they require increasing support. Social workers play a critical role in managing chronic neurological diseases, assisting patients and their families with emotional and social issues, connecting them to community resources, and helping plan care. This session will review levels of care, payment and coverage, and when to engage services and supports at each disease stage.  
CME Faculty
avatar for Emily Weaver, MSW, LICSW

Emily Weaver, MSW, LICSW

Huntington’s Disease Care, Education, and Research Center (HD-CERC), Medstar Georgetown University
Emily Weaver, MSW, LICSW serves as Clinical Social Worker at the MedStar/Georgetown University Huntington’s Disease Care, Education, and Research Center (HD-CERC). Emily obtained her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Pittsburgh, with a certificate in Mental Health... Read More →
avatar for Renia Kodabak, LICSW

Renia Kodabak, LICSW

Social Worker, Georgetown Neurology
I’m Renia Kodabak and I recently joined Georgetown Neurology as a clinical social worker. Before becoming part of Georgetown team, I was an inpatient social worker who served various patient population. From patients’ hospital admission to discharge to home or community, I have... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson Lobby
  Non-CME Info session

5:30pm EDT

Conversation Corner: What does a Prescription for Parkinson’s Looks Like, a Patient's Perspective
Saturday June 28, 2025 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson Lobby
A patient’s perspective on that they wished they were prescribed in addition to medication. 
Come chat with Esther aka ShakingInMyBoots, a social media creator with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease. Patients often say they are given a prescription and a follow-up appointment, that doctors simply prescribe drugs.  But what else can be offered?  Esther brings the voice of thousands of people with Parkinson’s and their care partners, expressed to her daily on-line.  As a former Healthcare Quality Director, she knows and understands the difficult pressures faced by healthcare providers.  A patients care team can provide education, understanding, connections to resources and community.  It doesn’t have to be this hard.  She is also happy to answer questions about the powerful tool that social media is for healthcare.  Don’t be afraid to harness social media for good. 

CME Faculty
avatar for Esther Labib-Kiyarash

Esther Labib-Kiyarash

Parkinson’s Foundation’s Southwest Chapter
Based in El Paso, Texas, Mrs. Labib-Kiyarash is a former hospital Director of Performance Improvement/Risk Management. She holds a Master of Science in is a Certified Professional of Healthcare Quality. An Ambassador, Research Advocate and Advisory Board Member for the Parkinson’s... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson Lobby
  Non-CME Info session

5:30pm EDT

Hands-On Innovation Workshop – Non-CME Event Sponsored by Merz Therapeutics
Saturday June 28, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Baltimore 3-4
Non-CME Speakers
avatar for Panagiotis Kassavetis, MD, MSc, PhD

Panagiotis Kassavetis, MD, MSc, PhD

Neurologist, GE Medical Faculty Associates
Panagiotis Kassavetis, MD, MSc, PhD completed medical school at the University of Athens, Greece. After graduation, he moved to the United Kingdom for graduate studies. He completed a one-year Master of Science (MSc) in clinical neurology and a four-year PhD in neuroscience at the... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Baltimore 3-4
  Sponsored (Non-CME), Non-CME

5:30pm EDT

Hands-On Innovation Workshop – Non-CME Event Sponsored by Medtronic
Saturday June 28, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Baltimore 1-2
Non-CME Speakers
avatar for Monica Volz, FNP, MSN

Monica Volz, FNP, MSN

Nurse Practitioner, UCSF Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation Center
Monica Volz is a nurse practitioner who specializes in caring for patients with movement disorders. She educates and prepares patients who are undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery, in which surgeons implant a device that sends electric signals to regulate brain activity... Read More →
avatar for Sol De Jesus, MD

Sol De Jesus, MD

Co-Director, DBS Program, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Dr. Sol De Jesus is co-director for the deep brain stimulation (DBS) program at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. She maintains a vibrant clinical practice where she cares for patients with general movement disorders and more specifically those undergoing screening... Read More →
Saturday June 28, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Baltimore 1-2
  Sponsored (Non-CME), Non-CME

6:30pm EDT

Scientific Exchange Reception – Non-CME Event Sponsored by Supernus Pharmaceuticals
Saturday June 28, 2025 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Lower Atrium
Saturday June 28, 2025 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Lower Atrium
  Sponsored (Non-CME), Non-CME
 
Sunday, June 29
 

8:00am EDT

Breakfast Industry Innovation Theater – Non-CME Event Sponsored by Neurocrine Biosciences Inc.
Sunday June 29, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Non-CME Speakers
avatar for Ramsey (Drew) Falconer

Ramsey (Drew) Falconer

Movement Disorder Specialist, Inova Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center
Dr. Ramsey (Drew) Falconer is director of the Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center in Fairfax, VA, where he is a movement disorder specialist. He is also an associate professor of neurology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Fairfax. Dr. Falconer earned... Read More →
Sunday June 29, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  Sponsored (Non-CME), Non-CME

9:00am EDT

Break in Exhibit Hall
Sunday June 29, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
Sunday June 29, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
  Connect & Recharge

9:30am EDT

Reining in the Movement With Huntington’s Chorea and Tardive Dyskinesia – 0.5 CME
Sunday June 29, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Hyperkinetic disorders can be difficult to diagnose, but correct identification is critical given the development of new treatments. This session focuses on Huntington’s chorea and tardive dyskinesia, two hyperkinetic disorders for which treatments are available. The session will cover the medications used to treat these disorders, including their mechanisms, efficacy, safety, and quality of life data based on clinical trials.
CME Faculty
avatar for Fahd Amjad, MD, MS

Fahd Amjad, MD, MS

ATMRD Course Director, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Fahd Saeed Amjad, MD is a board-certified neurologist and Assistant Professor of Neurology in the Movement Disorder Division and Co-Clinical Director of the Huntington Disease Care, Education and Research Center (CERC) at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. After... Read More →
Sunday June 29, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  CME General

10:00am EDT

When the Shoe Doesn’t Fit: Atypical Parkinsonisms – 0.5 CME
Sunday June 29, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Although atypical parkinsonisms share features with Parkinson’s disease, they have distinct disease courses and symptom profiles and require tailored clinical approaches. This session considers the differential diagnosis and treatment of multiple system atrophy, progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration, and spinocerebellar ataxia.   
CME Faculty
avatar for David Shprecher, DO, Msci, FAAN

David Shprecher, DO, Msci, FAAN

Banner Sun Health Research Institute
David Shprecher, DO, MSci, FAAN is Movement Disorders Director for Banner Research and Clinical Associate Professor for University of Arizona-Phoenix.  Dr. Shprecher completed a doctor of osteopathic medicine degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and a Neurology residency... Read More →
Sunday June 29, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  CME General

10:45am EDT

Current and Emerging Therapies in Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias - 1 CME
Sunday June 29, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Recognition of dementia in its earliest stages is now critical with the advent of new treatments, but diagnosis can be challenging given the variable patient presentations and numerous contributing causes (eg, Alzheimer’s, Lewy body dementia, vascular trauma, etc.). This session discusses the diagnosis and treatment of dementia, including the use of diagnostic biomarker tests and efficacy/safety of medications targeting amyloid-beta.
CME Faculty
avatar for Richard S. Isaacson, MD

Richard S. Isaacson, MD

Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Richard S. Isaacson, MD, is a preventive neurologist and clinician researcher in the field of Alzheimer’s prevention. He founded and directed the first Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic (APC) in the U.S. in 2013 at Weill Cornell Medicine/NewYork-Presbyterian, where he also served... Read More →
Sunday June 29, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  CME General

11:45am EDT

Break in Exhibit Hall
Sunday June 29, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
Sunday June 29, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
  Connect & Recharge

12:00pm EDT

Pop-Up Innovation Theater – Non-CME Event Sponsored by Abbott
Sunday June 29, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Annapolis 2
Non-CME Speakers
avatar for Ramsey (Drew) Falconer

Ramsey (Drew) Falconer

Movement Disorder Specialist, Inova Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center
Dr. Ramsey (Drew) Falconer is director of the Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center in Fairfax, VA, where he is a movement disorder specialist. He is also an associate professor of neurology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Fairfax. Dr. Falconer earned... Read More →
Sunday June 29, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Annapolis 2
  Sponsored (Non-CME), Non-CME

12:45pm EDT

Lunch Industry Innovation Theater – Non-CME Event Sponsored by Merz Therapeutics
Sunday June 29, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Non-CME Speakers
avatar for Laren Becker, MD, PhD

Laren Becker, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology), Stanford University
Dr. Laren Becker is a physician-scientist in the Division of Gastroenterology at Stanford University. His clinical and research interest has been in neurogastroenterology. Specifically, his research has been exploring the interplay between immune cells and the enteric nervous system... Read More →
avatar for Ramsey (Drew) Falconer

Ramsey (Drew) Falconer

Movement Disorder Specialist, Inova Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center
Dr. Ramsey (Drew) Falconer is director of the Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center in Fairfax, VA, where he is a movement disorder specialist. He is also an associate professor of neurology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Fairfax. Dr. Falconer earned... Read More →
Sunday June 29, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
  Sponsored (Non-CME), Non-CME

2:00pm EDT

From Clues to Clarity: Making the Diagnosis from Alzheimer's to Lewy-Body Dementia - 1 CME
Sunday June 29, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Annapolis 3-4
Advanced diagnostics are increasingly available to assist with the diagnosis of movement disorders. This session highlights the role of genetic testing, advanced neuroimaging, and other biomarker analyses designed to achieve earlier and more accurate diagnosis. The session also considers when and for which patients these diagnostics are most useful.
CME Faculty
avatar for Richard S. Isaacson, MD

Richard S. Isaacson, MD

Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Richard S. Isaacson, MD, is a preventive neurologist and clinician researcher in the field of Alzheimer’s prevention. He founded and directed the first Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic (APC) in the U.S. in 2013 at Weill Cornell Medicine/NewYork-Presbyterian, where he also served... Read More →
avatar for Stuart H. Isaacson, MD, FAAN

Stuart H. Isaacson, MD, FAAN

Director, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center of Boca Raton
Stuart H. Isaacson, MD, FAAN is the Director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center of Boca Raton in Florida, USA. Dr. Isaacson received his medical degree from Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He completed fellowships at the National... Read More →
avatar for Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

ATMRD Course Director, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Yasar Torres Yaghi, MD is a board-certified neurologist at the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC and Co-Director of the Lewy Body Dementia Clinic. He obtained his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine, and subsequently completed... Read More →
Sunday June 29, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Annapolis 3-4
  CME Breakouts

2:00pm EDT

Managing Depression, Anxiety, and Agitation in Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias – 1 CME
Sunday June 29, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Baltimore 3-4
The neuropsychiatric features of dementia are among the most troublesome symptoms for patients and families. This session reviews the latest evidence-based approaches to identifying and treating these symptoms, including pharmacological options, behavioral interventions, and the role of caregiver education.
CME Faculty
avatar for Jill M. Farmer, DO, MPH

Jill M. Farmer, DO, MPH

Global Neurosciences Institute
Dr. Farmer completed medical school at UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic medicine and her residency and fellowship at Georgetown University. She has been practicing Movement Disorders for over a decade and is a KOL in the specialty, consulting with pharmaceutical and medical device industry... Read More →
avatar for Rebecca Rye RN, MSN, CRNP-PMH

Rebecca Rye RN, MSN, CRNP-PMH

Johns Hopkins Hospital Geriatric and Neuropsychiatry Division of the Department of Psychiatry
Rebecca Rye RN, MSN, CRNP-PMH is a psychiatric nurse practitioner in the Johns Hopkins Hospital Geriatric and Neuropsychiatry Division of the Department of Psychiatry. She has 38 years experience y in psychiatry including inpatient, emergency department and outpatient settings. Rebecca... Read More →
Sunday June 29, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Baltimore 3-4
  CME Breakouts

2:00pm EDT

The Complexities of Huntington's Disease : A Deep Dive – 1 CME
Sunday June 29, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Baltimore 1-2
Understanding the complex manifestations of Huntington’s disease is essential to optimizing patient quality of life. In this session, a panel of specialists (physician, psychiatrist, APP, and social worker) will discuss Huntington’s disease cases from different perspectives. Emphasis will be placed on early disease recognition to enable timely referrals and initiation of treatment.
CME Faculty
avatar for Fahd Amjad, MD, MS

Fahd Amjad, MD, MS

ATMRD Course Director, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Fahd Saeed Amjad, MD is a board-certified neurologist and Assistant Professor of Neurology in the Movement Disorder Division and Co-Clinical Director of the Huntington Disease Care, Education and Research Center (CERC) at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. After... Read More →
avatar for Karen Anderson, MD

Karen Anderson, MD

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Karen E. Anderson, MD, is a tenured Professor of Psychiatry & Neurology at Georgetown University. She was recruited to Georgetown in 2013 to direct the Huntington Disease Care, Education and Research Center (HD-CERC) at Georgetown MedStar Hospital. The HD-CERC is a Huntington's Disease... Read More →
avatar for Christa Cooper, PhD, PA-C, MPH

Christa Cooper, PhD, PA-C, MPH

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago
Christa Cooper, PhD, PA-C, MPH, is a physician assistant/associate and clinical researcher at the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Center at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, IL. With over eight years of experience at a Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) Center... Read More →
avatar for Emily Weaver, MSW, LICSW

Emily Weaver, MSW, LICSW

Huntington’s Disease Care, Education, and Research Center (HD-CERC), Medstar Georgetown University
Emily Weaver, MSW, LICSW serves as Clinical Social Worker at the MedStar/Georgetown University Huntington’s Disease Care, Education, and Research Center (HD-CERC). Emily obtained her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Pittsburgh, with a certificate in Mental Health... Read More →
Sunday June 29, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Baltimore 1-2
  CME Breakouts

3:15pm EDT

From Clues to Clarity: How to make the diagnosis from Alzheimer's to Lewy-body dementia - 1 CME
Sunday June 29, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Annapolis 3-4
Advanced diagnostics are increasingly available to assist with the diagnosis of movement disorders. This session highlights the role of genetic testing, advanced neuroimaging, and other biomarker analyses designed to achieve earlier and more accurate diagnosis. The session also considers when and for which patients these diagnostics are most useful.
CME Faculty
avatar for Richard S. Isaacson, MD

Richard S. Isaacson, MD

Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Richard S. Isaacson, MD, is a preventive neurologist and clinician researcher in the field of Alzheimer’s prevention. He founded and directed the first Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic (APC) in the U.S. in 2013 at Weill Cornell Medicine/NewYork-Presbyterian, where he also served... Read More →
avatar for Stuart H. Isaacson, MD, FAAN

Stuart H. Isaacson, MD, FAAN

Director, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center of Boca Raton
Stuart H. Isaacson, MD, FAAN is the Director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center of Boca Raton in Florida, USA. Dr. Isaacson received his medical degree from Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He completed fellowships at the National... Read More →
avatar for Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

ATMRD Course Director, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Yasar Torres Yaghi, MD is a board-certified neurologist at the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC and Co-Director of the Lewy Body Dementia Clinic. He obtained his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine, and subsequently completed... Read More →
Sunday June 29, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Annapolis 3-4
  CME Breakouts

3:15pm EDT

Managing Depression, Anxiety, and Agitation in Alzheimer’s and Other Dementia – 1 CME
Sunday June 29, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Baltimore 3-4
The neuropsychiatric features of dementia are among the most troublesome symptoms for patients and families. This session reviews the latest evidence-based approaches to identifying and treating these symptoms, including pharmacological options, behavioral interventions, and the role of caregiver education.
CME Faculty
avatar for Jill M. Farmer, DO, MPH

Jill M. Farmer, DO, MPH

Global Neurosciences Institute
Dr. Farmer completed medical school at UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic medicine and her residency and fellowship at Georgetown University. She has been practicing Movement Disorders for over a decade and is a KOL in the specialty, consulting with pharmaceutical and medical device industry... Read More →
avatar for Rebecca Rye RN, MSN, CRNP-PMH

Rebecca Rye RN, MSN, CRNP-PMH

Johns Hopkins Hospital Geriatric and Neuropsychiatry Division of the Department of Psychiatry
Rebecca Rye RN, MSN, CRNP-PMH is a psychiatric nurse practitioner in the Johns Hopkins Hospital Geriatric and Neuropsychiatry Division of the Department of Psychiatry. She has 38 years experience y in psychiatry including inpatient, emergency department and outpatient settings. Rebecca... Read More →
Sunday June 29, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Baltimore 3-4
  CME Breakouts

3:15pm EDT

The Complexities of Huntington's Disease : A Deep Dive – 1 CME
Sunday June 29, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Baltimore 1-2
Understanding the complex manifestations of Huntington’s disease is essential to optimizing patient quality of life. In this session, a panel of specialists (physician, psychiatrist, APP, and social worker) will discuss Huntington’s disease cases from different perspectives. Emphasis will be placed on early disease recognition to enable timely referrals and initiation of treatment.
CME Faculty
avatar for Fahd Amjad, MD, MS

Fahd Amjad, MD, MS

ATMRD Course Director, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Fahd Saeed Amjad, MD is a board-certified neurologist and Assistant Professor of Neurology in the Movement Disorder Division and Co-Clinical Director of the Huntington Disease Care, Education and Research Center (CERC) at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. After... Read More →
avatar for Karen Anderson, MD

Karen Anderson, MD

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Karen E. Anderson, MD, is a tenured Professor of Psychiatry & Neurology at Georgetown University. She was recruited to Georgetown in 2013 to direct the Huntington Disease Care, Education and Research Center (HD-CERC) at Georgetown MedStar Hospital. The HD-CERC is a Huntington's Disease... Read More →
avatar for Christa Cooper, PhD, PA-C, MPH

Christa Cooper, PhD, PA-C, MPH

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago
Christa Cooper, PhD, PA-C, MPH, is a physician assistant/associate and clinical researcher at the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Center at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, IL. With over eight years of experience at a Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) Center... Read More →
avatar for Emily Weaver, MSW, LICSW

Emily Weaver, MSW, LICSW

Huntington’s Disease Care, Education, and Research Center (HD-CERC), Medstar Georgetown University
Emily Weaver, MSW, LICSW serves as Clinical Social Worker at the MedStar/Georgetown University Huntington’s Disease Care, Education, and Research Center (HD-CERC). Emily obtained her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Pittsburgh, with a certificate in Mental Health... Read More →
Sunday June 29, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Baltimore 1-2
  CME Breakouts

4:30pm EDT

Diagnosing Alzheimer's and Overlapping Pathologies: Determining Candidates for Anti-amyloid Therapies - 1 CME
Sunday June 29, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B-D
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease dementia, and Lewy body dementia share pathological and clinical features. This session discusses the co-pathologies and the use of blood, skin, cerebrospinal fluid, and other biomarkers to aid in the differential diagnosis, and treatments to be considered including whether to split into individual pathology or clusters. Treatments to be considered include the targeting of amyloid beta for Alzheimer’s disease.
CME Faculty
avatar for Fernando Pagan, MD

Fernando Pagan, MD

ATMRD Course Director, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Fernando L. Pagan, MD is a board-certified neurologist and Professor and Vice Chairman for the Department of Neurology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC. He is the Director of the Movement Disorders Program and the Medical Director of MedStar Georgetown's... Read More →
avatar for Jill M. Farmer, DO, MPH

Jill M. Farmer, DO, MPH

Global Neurosciences Institute
Dr. Farmer completed medical school at UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic medicine and her residency and fellowship at Georgetown University. She has been practicing Movement Disorders for over a decade and is a KOL in the specialty, consulting with pharmaceutical and medical device industry... Read More →
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Richard S. Isaacson, MD

Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Richard S. Isaacson, MD, is a preventive neurologist and clinician researcher in the field of Alzheimer’s prevention. He founded and directed the first Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic (APC) in the U.S. in 2013 at Weill Cornell Medicine/NewYork-Presbyterian, where he also served... Read More →
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David Shprecher, DO, Msci, FAAN

Banner Sun Health Research Institute
David Shprecher, DO, MSci, FAAN is Movement Disorders Director for Banner Research and Clinical Associate Professor for University of Arizona-Phoenix.  Dr. Shprecher completed a doctor of osteopathic medicine degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and a Neurology residency... Read More →
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Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

ATMRD Course Director, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Yasar Torres Yaghi, MD is a board-certified neurologist at the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC and Co-Director of the Lewy Body Dementia Clinic. He obtained his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine, and subsequently completed... Read More →
Sunday June 29, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
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Grand Rounds Meet & Greet
Sunday June 29, 2025 5:45pm - 6:45pm EDT
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Sunday June 29, 2025 5:45pm - 6:45pm EDT
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Grand Rounds – Non-CME Event Sponsored by Boston Scientific
Sunday June 29, 2025 6:45pm - 8:15pm EDT
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avatar for Fernando Pagan, MD

Fernando Pagan, MD

ATMRD Course Director, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Fernando L. Pagan, MD is a board-certified neurologist and Professor and Vice Chairman for the Department of Neurology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC. He is the Director of the Movement Disorders Program and the Medical Director of MedStar Georgetown's... Read More →
avatar for Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

ATMRD Course Director, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Yasar Torres Yaghi, MD is a board-certified neurologist at the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC and Co-Director of the Lewy Body Dementia Clinic. He obtained his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine, and subsequently completed... Read More →
Sunday June 29, 2025 6:45pm - 8:15pm EDT
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Monday, June 30
 

8:00am EDT

Empathy in Action Breakfast: Multi-Sensory Experiential Hands-On Session – 1.75 CME
Monday June 30, 2025 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
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While healthcare providers seek to manage the significant motor and non-motor symptoms, having the opportunity to step into their patients' experiences may help them with patient communication, influence treatment approaches, and foster a deeper understanding of symptom burden and the need for personalized strategies. This multisensory, hands-on experience is designed to simulate various motor and nonmotor symptoms in Parkinson's disease and related disorders.
CME Faculty
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Kelly Papesh, MSN, DNP

Clinical Director, PMD Alliance
Kelly Papesh, MSN, DNP is a board-certified family nurse practitioner specializing in movement disorders. After completing her Bachelor of Science in nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, she completed a Master of Science in nursing and a doctorate in Nursing Practice from... Read More →
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Anissa Mitchell, LCSW

Chief Program Officer, PMD Alliance
Anissa Mitchell, LCSW obtained her Masters in Social Work from The Ohio State University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working as a medical social worker in various settings. In 2010, Anissa began working exclusively with Parkinson’s disease... Read More →
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Esther Labib-Kiyarash

Parkinson’s Foundation’s Southwest Chapter
Based in El Paso, Texas, Mrs. Labib-Kiyarash is a former hospital Director of Performance Improvement/Risk Management. She holds a Master of Science in is a Certified Professional of Healthcare Quality. An Ambassador, Research Advocate and Advisory Board Member for the Parkinson’s... Read More →
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Carol Walton

Parkinson Alliance
When Carol’s father was diagnosed with PD she struggled to find information and support. As a long distance caregiver, she worked with her brother to share the responsibilities, and educated herself on how best to help her family cope with the disease. In 1994 Carol attended a Parkinson’s... Read More →
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Daniel Irizarry, MD

Family Physican
Dan Irizarry, MD, is a board-certified family physician living in Orlando, Florida. After serving 26 years as an Army doctor, he retired from military service and, until 2023—the year he was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s Disease—practiced family medicine privately... Read More →
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Lori DePorter

Person Living with Parkinson's
Lori DePorter is a Young Onset PwP. She is from York, Pennsylvania. She has three grown sons, 2 daughters-in-law and a beautiful granddaughter. Lori is an advocate for the Parkinson's Community through fitness and as an author. Lori credits her family, especially her husband Mike... Read More →
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Elizabeth Dua

Speech-Language Pathologist
Beth Dua is a multilingual certified Speech-Language Pathologist who has been in the field for 25 years. She has worked with clients from 12 months to 102 years in settings such as the schools, home care, outpatient, and inpatient rehab and is now working in teletherapy through Expressable... Read More →
avatar for María L. De León, MD

María L. De León, MD

Movement Disorder Specialist
María L. De León M.D. is a fellowship trained movement disorder specialist as well as an avid research advocate, patient, and caregiver. Over the last 2 decades, she has spent most of it her time championing women’s issues and setting ground for understanding of gender differences... Read More →
Monday June 30, 2025 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
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