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9th Annual South Jersey Neuroscience Symposium


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Add to Calendar 9th Annual South Jersey Neuroscience Symposium 5/7/2025 7:00:00 AM 5/8/2025 3:45:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://cooperhealth.cloud-cme.com/9thNeuroScience2025 Adelphia Restaurant false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 7:00 AM - Thursday, May 8, 2025, 3:45 PM, Adelphia Restaurant, Deptford, NJ

Target Audience
Specialties - Diagnostic Imaging, Education, Emergency Medicine, Family and Community Medicine, Family and Community Medicine Advanced Nursing, Internal Medicine, Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Professions - Advanced Practice Nurse, Fellow, Hospitalist, Medical Student, Medical Technologist, Neurodiagnostic Technologist, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physician Assistant, Radiographer, Resident, Technician, Technologist

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (14.00 hours)

Registration

May 7, 2025, 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

May 8, 2025, 7:00 A.M. - 3:45 P.M.

The 9th Annual South Jersey Neuroscience Symposium will serve to build on improving the care of patients with neurological disease and/or injury in the region. The symposium will feature topics presented by specialists in the management of neurosurgical, neurological, stroke and cerebrovascular, and rehabilitative medicine patients in both emergent and nonemergent settings. Topics will include best practices utilized across the nation to reduce door-to-needle times, improve patient outcomes, and improve patient and general medical provider recognition of neurologic emergencies. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of the complex nature of neuroscience patients, and what the future may hold for this dynamic field of medicine.


Accreditation

The Cooper Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Cooper Health System takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity. 

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Miles K Bonner, DO
Physician
Cooper University Health Care
Newtown Square, PA
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Sara J Cuccurullo, MD
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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Courtney Curran, MD
Cooper University Health Care
Camden, NJ
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Judy Diep, MD
Neurologist
Cooper University Health Care
Camden, NJ
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Thomas P. Drake, MD
Dr.
Cooper University Health Care
Camden, NJ
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Islam Fayed, MD
Neurosurgeon
Cooper University Health Care
Camden, NJ
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Talya Kianti Fleming, MD
Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
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Gema Giler, MD
Jefferson Health
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Saniya S. Godil, MD
Neurosurgical Oncologist and Skull Base Neurosurgeon
Cooper University Health Care
Camden, NJ
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Estevana Isaac, MD
Mount Sinai Health System
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Tudor G. Jovin, MD
Chief
Cooper University Health Care
Camden, NJ
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Jane Khalife, MD
Neurovascular and Interventional Neurologist
Cooper University Health Care
Camden, NJ
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Lucia Liao, MD
Cooper University Health Care
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Alejandro J. Lopez, DO
Neurosurgeon
Cooper University Health Care
Camden, NJ
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Corey M. Mossop, MD
Neurosurgeon
Cooper University Health Care
Camden, NJ
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Basant K. Pradhan, MD
Dr.
Cooper University Health Care
Camden, NJ
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Ramya Raghupathi, MD
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
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Loheetha Ragupathi, MD
Cooper University Health Care, NJ
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Michael F. Saulino, MD, PhD
Chief
Cooper University Health Care
Camden, NJ
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Courtney S. Seebadri-White, MD
Jefferson Health
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Jesse M. Thon, MD
Neurohospitalist
Cooper University Health Care
Camden, NJ
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Daniel A. Tonetti, MD
Director
Cooper Neurological Institute
Camden, NJ
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Alan R. Turtz, MD, FACS
Neurosurgeon
Cooper University Health Care
Camden, NJ
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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
 
9th Annual South Jersey Neuroscience Symposium

Day 1 - 7.5 hours; Day 2 -3.5 hours = 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
Registration/Breakfast
7:00AM - 8:00AM

Welcome
8:00AM - 8:15AM
Tudor G. Jovin, MD (Presenter)

Neurology for LGBTQ+ Patients
8:15AM - 8:45AM
Courtney S. Seebadri-White, MD (Presenter)


Objectives:
  • Review the history of the LGBTQ+ intersection with U.S. health care and how this history informs how patients approach health care systems today.
  • Discuss neurological conditions and management in the LGBTQ+ population.
  • Learn strategies to create more affirming neurological practices for the LGBTQ+ community.
Biomarkers and Diagnosis of Neurodegenerative Diseases
8:45AM - 9:15AM
Estevana Isaac, MD (Presenter)


Objectives:
  • Discuss clinical diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases.
  • Discuss diagnostic testing in neurodegenerative diseases.
  • Interpret diagnostic biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases.
2024 Updates to McDonald Criteria for Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
9:15AM - 9:45AM
Judy Diep, MD (Presenter)


Objectives:
  • Review prior diagnostic criteria of multiple sclerosis.
  • Introduce updates to the McDonald criteria.
  • Review application of McDonald criteria to clinical settings.
Vascular Considerations in Migraine Care: Evaluating Triptan Safety
9:45AM - 10:15AM
Lucia Liao, MD (Presenter)


Objectives:
  • Examine the cardiovascular safety and contraindications of triptan use.
  • Review strategies for risk stratification to guide the safe use of triptans in patients with vascular risk factors.
  • Review alternative rescue migraine therapies for high-risk vascular patients.
Break
10:15AM - 10:30AM

Seizure Semiology
10:30AM - 11:00AM
Ramya Raghupathi, MD (Presenter)


Objectives:
  • Outline the evolution of semiology and rationale behind the ILAE classification of epileptic seizure types.
  • Define “semiology” and its role in the classification of epilepsies.
  • Introduce the major localizing and lateralizing signs in epileptic seizures and understand the importance of seizure propagation in a defined network.
Approach to Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
11:00AM - 11:30AM
Gema Giler, MD (Presenter)


Objectives:
  • Recognize the typical clinical signs and symptoms of CIDP and familiarize yourself with the immune mediated mechanism.
  • Utilize clinical evaluation, EMG/NCS, and laboratory tests and imaging in the diagnosis of CIDP. Interpret the findings from diagnostic tests and distinguish CIDP from other similar neuropathies.
  • Understand available treatments and recognize the role of physical and occupational therapy in managing CIDP symptoms.
Panel Discussion
11:30AM - 12:00PM
Courtney S. Seebadri-White, MD (Panelist)
Estevana Isaac, MD (Panelist)
Judy Diep, MD (Panelist)
Lucia Liao, MD (Panelist)
Ramya Raghupathi, MD (Panelist)
Gema Giler, MD (Panelist)

Lunch
12:00PM - 1:00PM

The Medical and Surgical Management of Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage
1:00PM - 1:30PM
Daniel A. Tonetti, MD (Presenter)


Objectives:
  • Review the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and imaging findings associated with acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).
  • Review the immediate triage and medical management strategies for ICH, along with some of their attendant controversies.
  • Review the latest evidence regarding minimally invasive surgical treatment strategies for ICH, along with their attendant patient outcome measures.
The Acute Medical and Surgical Management of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
1:30PM - 2:00PM
Corey M. Mossop, MD (Presenter)


Objectives:
  • Review the epidemiology, pathophysiology, types, and classification systems of traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI).
  • Review the current paradigms for the initial management strategies for SCI, and some of the controversies surrounding their use.
  • Review the current data regarding the optimal time frame for the surgical decompression of SCI, and future avenues of research regarding the post-operative management (and prognosis) of the spinal cord injured patient.
Deep Brain Stimulation for the Primary Care Physician or General Neurologist – Indications, When to Refer, Techniques, and Outcomes
2:00PM - 2:30PM
Islam Fayed, MD (Presenter)


Objectives:
  • Review the ever expanding list of indications for deep brain stimulation (DBS), and when to consider referral to a functional neurosurgeon.
  • Review the techniques of DBS and potential alternatives that are emerging, such as the use of focused ultrasound.
  • Review the outcomes of DBS for several indications, along with common postoperative issues that may arise.
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy for the Primary Care Physician
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Alejandro J. Lopez, DO (Presenter)


Objectives:
  • Review the clinical signs and symptoms of cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM), along with why it tends to go undiagnosed until later stages of the disease process.
  • Review the imaging findings of CSM, along with conditions such as ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) that are associated with its development.
  • Review the natural history of CSM, along with its surgical treatment options and its impact on neurologic prognosis.
Break
3:00PM - 3:15PM

Evaluation and Treatment Paradigms for Primary Brain Tumors
3:15PM - 3:45PM
Saniya S. Godil, MD (Presenter)


Objectives:
  • Review the epidemiology and demographics associated with the different types of primary brain tumors.
  • Review the radiographic imaging findings of various primary brain tumors.
  • Review the latest surgical treatment paradigms for the diagnosis and up-front treatment of primary brain tumors, their attendant prognosis, and how molecular sequencing is changing the way we approach and think about these lesions.
Evaluation and Treatment Paradigms for Metastatic Brain Tumors
3:45PM - 4:15PM
Alan R. Turtz, MD, FACS (Presenter)


Objectives:
  • Review the clinical presentations, exam findings, and imaging findings of common systemic malignancies known to metastasize to the brain.
  • Review the evolution of radio surgical care for patients affected by brain metastases and their attendant rates of tumor control/improvement.
  • Describe the indications for surgical management of brain metastases, the data regarding its success, postoperative treatment paradigms (to include postoperative stereotactic radiosurgery), and common issues that can arise in the acute and subacute postoperative setting.
Panel Discussion and Closing Remarks
4:15PM - 5:00PM
Tudor G. Jovin, MD (Moderator)
Tudor G. Jovin, MD (Presenter)
Daniel A. Tonetti, MD (Panelist)
Corey M. Mossop, MD (Panelist)
Islam Fayed, MD (Panelist)
Alejandro J. Lopez, DO (Panelist)
Saniya S. Godil, MD (Panelist)
Alan R. Turtz, MD, FACS (Panelist)

Adjournment
5:00PM - 5:01PM

Thursday, May 8, 2025
Registration/Breakfast
7:00AM - 8:00AM

Welcome
8:00AM - 8:15AM
Tudor G. Jovin, MD (Presenter)

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in Chronic Neurological Disease
8:15AM - 8:45AM
Basant K. Pradhan, MD (Presenter)


Objectives:
  • Understand the mechanism of action of TMS.
  • Determine how TMS uses electromagnetic fields to stimulate specific areas of the brain and its potential to modulate neural activity in chronic neurological diseases like Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and chronic pain syndromes.
  • Evaluate the clinical applications of TMS.
  • Explore the effectiveness of TMS in improving symptoms such as motor function, cognitive deficits, and mood disorders associated with chronic neurological conditions, along with the current evidence supporting its use.
  • Recognize the safety, limitations, and contraindications of TMS.
  • Develop an understanding of the safety profile of TMS, common side effects, and contraindications (e.g., for patients with implanted metallic devices or epilepsy) to ensure informed and ethical clinical decision making.
Transitioning Neurological Patients from Pediatrics to Adulthood
8:45AM - 9:15AM
Thomas P. Drake, MD (Presenter)


Objectives:
  • Understand the most encountered challenges in Transition of Care (TOC).
  • Understand the common resources for TOC.
  • Discuss optimal preparation for TOC.
Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression
9:15AM - 9:45AM
Miles K Bonner, DO (Presenter)


Objectives:
  • Understand the indications, benefits, and payer coverage.
  • Identify the key indications for minimally invasive lumbar decompression.
  • Explain the potential advantages over traditional open surgery (including reduced recovery times, less postoperative pain, and lower complication rates), and understand how payer coverage may impact patient access to this treatment option.
  • Understand the various techniques used in minimally invasive lumbar decompression, and how they are applied to alleviate spinal stenosis or herniated discs.
  • Describe the typical postoperative care protocols and potential outcomes of minimally invasive lumbar decompression, including expected recovery timelines, risks, and long-term success rates in terms of pain relief and functional improvement.
Break
9:45AM - 10:00AM

Phenol – Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks
10:00AM - 10:30AM
Michael F. Saulino, MD, PhD (Presenter)


Objectives:
  • Understand the mechanism of action of phenol in neurolysis.
  • Determine how phenol acts as a neurolytic agent by causing chemical denervation, and its role in reducing spasticity and dystonia through selective motor nerve or intramuscular application.
  • Explore the intrathecal use of phenol in pain and spasticity management.
  • Examine the use of intrathecal phenol injections for managing severe spasticity and intractable pain, including indications, administration techniques, and patient selection criteria.
  • Recognize the safety, techniques, and potential complications of phenol use.
  • Understand proper injection techniques, dose titration, and common complications such as pain, dysesthesia, or unintended muscle weakness, ensuring safe and effective use in rehabilitation settings.
The Role of Carotid Disease in Ischemic Stroke: What is New?
10:30AM - 11:00AM
Jane Khalife, MD (Presenter)


Objectives:
  • Understand the mechanism of stroke in carotid disease.
  • Describe the treatment options in both symptomatic and asymptomatic carotid disease.
Treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) for Secondary Stroke Prevention – Too Close or Not too Close?
11:00AM - 11:30AM
Jesse M. Thon, MD (Presenter)


Objectives:
  • Determine how a patent foramen ovale is detected and how it may relate to the mechanism of stroke.
  • Understand the clinical trial data on the benefit of PFO closure for secondary stroke prevention in cryptogenic stroke.
  • Understand what anatomical and patient information determines who would benefit most, and alternatively not at all, from PFO closure.
Panel Discussion
11:30AM - 12:00PM
Basant K. Pradhan, MD (Panelist)
Thomas P. Drake, MD (Panelist)
Miles K Bonner, DO (Panelist)
Michael F. Saulino, MD, PhD (Panelist)
Jane Khalife, MD (Panelist)

Lunch
12:00PM - 1:00PM

Early Anticoagulation in Cardioembolic Stroke and Stroke Prevention in Recurrent Stroke While on Direct-acting Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC)
1:00PM - 1:30PM
Courtney Curran, MD (Presenter)


Objectives:
  • Describe considerations when starting anticoagulation after a cardioembolic stroke.
  • Discuss evidence for early anticoagulation in cardioembolic stroke.
  • Discuss data on stroke prevention in patients who had a breakthrough stroke on a DOAC.
How Much Imaging is Necessary for Ischemic Stroke Management?
1:30PM - 2:00PM
Tudor G. Jovin, MD (Presenter)


Objectives:
  • Describe the strengths and limitations of head and neck computed tomography angiography (CTA) for acute stroke management.
  • Describe the strengths and limitations of head CT perfusion (CTP) for acute stroke management.
  • Discuss new methodologies utilizing noncontrast head CT as a substitute of contrast-enhanced brain imaging (CTA/CTP) for acute stroke management.
Stroke Specific Cardiac Rehabilitation
2:00PM - 2:45PM
Talya Kianti Fleming, MD (Presenter)
Sara J Cuccurullo, MD (Presenter)


Objectives:
  • Understand the impact of cardiovascular capacity on stroke recovery.
  • Recognize the benefits of a cardiovascular rehabilitation program structured specifically for the post-stroke patients.
  • Describe the expansion of this approach into other chronic neurological conditions.
Left Atrial Appendage Closure for Cardiac Embolism Protection
2:45PM - 3:15PM
Loheetha Ragupathi, MD (Presenter)


Objectives:
  • Discuss patient selection for left atrial appendage occlusion.
  • Understand outcomes of left atrial appendage occlusion.
  • Review complications of left atrial appendage occlusion.
Panel Discussion and Closing Remarks
3:15PM - 3:45PM
Tudor G. Jovin, MD (Presenter)
Tudor G. Jovin, MD (Panelist)
Jesse M. Thon, MD (Panelist)
Courtney Curran, MD (Panelist)
Talya Kianti Fleming, MD (Panelist)
Sara J Cuccurullo, MD (Panelist)
Loheetha Ragupathi, MD (Panelist)


Contact Us:
Sarah Monahan
The Cooper Health System
1 Federal St.
Suite N-300
Camden, NJ 08103
Phone: 856-3826480
Email: [email protected]

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Exhibitor Package - Exhibitor Fee Price: $3000.00
Includes:
  • (2) Chairs & (1) 6 Ft Table
  • Number of Exhibitor Badges: 3
  • All Meals & Beverages Included
  • Exhibit Location: Adelphia Restaurant

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