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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

(Slideshow)

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Breakout Session A
Memory and Epilepsy, Dr. William Barr

(audio)  | (Slideshow)

Side Effects and SUDEP: The Rock and the Hard Place, Dr. Orrin Devinsky
(Slideshow)

Management of Epilepsy in Pediatric Patients, Dr. Josiane LaJoie

Video of Dr. Devinsky's Lecture:

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Breakout Session B
Cognitive Issues in Children with Epilepsy, Dr. William MacAllister

(audio) (Slideshow)
Epilepsy and You: Across the Reproductive Years, Dr. Blanca Vazquez

Managing Tuberous Sclerosis, Dr. Josiane LaJoie, Dr. Vicky Holets Whittemore

(Slideshow 1) (Slideshow 2)

Video of Dr. MacAllister's Lecuture: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Breakout Session C
Behavioral Problems and Epilepsy, Dr. Scott Hirsch

Education Entitlements & Accommodations: What Are My Rights?
Gary Mayerson, Esq.
(Slideshow)

Unlocking the Mystery of Epilepsy, Autism and Cancer – Update on TSC Research
Dr. Vicky Holets Whittemore

(Slideshow 1) (Slideshow 2)

 

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

The Parent’s Forum, Dr. Daniel Miles, Peggy Guinnessey, CTRS and
the Parent’s Network
Video of Parents Forum: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Afternoon Panel
Where Are We Going? New Therapies in Epilepsy

Dr. Chad Carlson, Dr. Ruben Kuzniecky,
Dr. Siddhartha Nadkarni, Dr. Thomas Thesen

(Slideshow)

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