Program Book - American Epilepsy Society

SUNDAY December 7, 2008Afternoon Session I – 2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.7. fMRI and Memory: Advances and PromisesCC – Room 612Moderators: Mary Lou Smith, Ph.D. and William D. Gaillard, M.D.Speakers: Mary Pat McAndrews, Ph.D., Silvia Bonelli, M.D.,Madison Berl, Ph.D.8. The Dentate “Gate”: What Is It, What Regulates It, and Is ItCompromised in Epilepsy?CC – Room 607Moderator: Douglas A. Coulter, Ph.D.Speakers: Douglas A. Coulter, Ph.D., Ivan Soltesz, Ph.D.,Istvan Mody, Ph.D., Robert Brenner, Ph.D.9. Do Anticonvulsants Injure the Immature Brain?CC – Room 603Moderator: Jong M. Rho, M.D.Speakers: Chrysanthy Ikonomidou, Richard H. Finnell, Ph.D.,Kimford J. Meador, M.D.Break: 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.Afternoon Session II – 4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.10. The Comorbidities of Epilepsy: The Unification of Multiple DiseaseStates Through Basic MechanismsCC – Room 603Moderator: Molly Huntsman, Ph.D.Speakers: Robert K. S. Wong, Ph.D., Kevin C. Ess, M.D., Ph.D.,L. Mucke, Alison Barth, Ph.D.11. Interactions Within the Neurovascular Unit and EpileptogenesisCC – Room 607Moderator: Alon Friedman, M.D., Ph.D.Speakers: Daniela Kaufer, Ph.D., Christian Steinhaeuser, Ph.D.,Brian MacVicar, M.D., Ph.D., Mirielle Lerner-Natoli12. Surrogate Markers in Animal Models of Acquired Epilepsy: TheGood, The Bad and The UglyCC – Room 612Moderator: F. Edward Dudek, Ph.D.Speakers: F. Edward Dudek, Ph.D., Tallie Z. Baram, M.D., Ph.D.,Edward H. Bertram III, M.D., Frances E. Jensen, M.D.4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Professionals in Epilepsy Care Symposium:The Evaluation and Treatment of thePatient with Developmental Delay andEpilepsy: A Multidisciplinary ApproachCC – Ballroom 6ELearner Outcomesu Define current best practice regarding patient management of personswho have both epilepsy and IDu Develop a framework to evaluate medical and psychosocial needsof the patientsu Develop strategies to apply the framework for this patient population.Target AudienceNeurologists, pediatric neurologists, psychiatrists, pediatric psychiatrists,internists and family physicians, pediatricians, neuropsychologists,psychologists, nurses, social workers, medical students and pharmacistsProgramCo-Chairs: Kathryn A. O’Hara, RN and Andres M. Kanner, M.D.FacultyJames W. Wheless, M.D., Michael Schrift, D.O., Sigita Plioplys, M.D.,Patricia Gibson, M.S.S.W., Vickie Brewer, Ph.D., Janice M. Buelow, RN, Ph.D.,Alan B. Ettinger, M.D.Introduction and Program OverviewAndres M. Kanner, M.D.Review of Behavioral and Family Issues by IQJanice M. Buelow, RN, Ph.D.Question and Answer SessionAdult Case DiscussionFaculty PanelQuestion and Answer SessionPediatric Case DiscussionFaculty PanelQuestion and Answer SessionConclusionCredit DesignationThe American Epilepsy Society designates this education activity for amaximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM . Physicians should only claimcredit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.Submitted to the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) for 2.0 contacthours. ARN is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education bythe American Nursing Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.Pharmacy CreditACPE # 073-999-08-151-L01-P; 0.2 CEUsAcknowledgmentThis program is supported by an educational grant from ValeantPharmaceuticals International.OverviewThis program addresses the scope and depth of neurological, medical,psychiatric and psycho social problems encountered in treating persons withepilepsy and developmental delay. We will review the epidemiologic aspectsof developmental delay and epilepsy, the extent of the comorbidity betweendevelopmental delay and epilepsy, the impact of epilepsy on cognition andcurrent behavioral research. These points will be illustrated in tworepresentative case presentations discussed by a multidisciplinary panel ofexperts.42AES 62 ND ANNUAL MEETING 2nd Biennial North American Regional Epilepsy Congresswww.AESNET.org