2009 Epilepsy Conference

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2009 Epilepsy Conference

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9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Morning Keynote Address
Welcome Remarks, Dr. Orrin Devinsky
Generics vs. Brand Names: Is There a Difference? Dr. Blanca Vazquez
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Breakout Session A
Memory and Epilepsy, Dr. William Barr
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Side Effects and SUDEP: The Rock and the Hard Place, Dr. Orrin Devinsky
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Management of Epilepsy in Pediatric Patients, Dr. Josiane LaJoie
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Video of Dr. Devinsky's Lecture:
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Breakout Session B
Cognitive Issues in Children with Epilepsy, Dr. William MacAllister
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Epilepsy and You: Across the Reproductive Years, Dr. Blanca Vazquez
Managing Tuberous Sclerosis, Dr. Josiane LaJoie, Dr. Vicky Holets Whittemore
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Video of Dr. MacAllister's Lecuture:
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Breakout Session C
Behavioral Problems and Epilepsy, Dr. Scott Hirsch
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Education Entitlements & Accommodations: What Are My Rights?
Gary Mayerson, Esq.
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Unlocking the Mystery of Epilepsy, Autism and Cancer – Update on TSC Research
Dr. Vicky Holets Whittemore
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Video of Dr. Hirsch's Lecture:
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Breakout Session D
The Adolescent Years: Psychotherapy for Families, Dr. Chap Atwell
Am I a Candidate for Surgery? Dr. Chad Carlson
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The Parent’s Forum, Dr. Daniel Miles, Peggy Guinnessey, CTRS and
the Parent’s Network
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Afternoon Panel
Where Are We Going? New Therapies in Epilepsy
Dr. Chad Carlson, Dr. Ruben Kuzniecky,
Dr. Siddhartha Nadkarni, Dr. Thomas Thesen
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