Marcus Neuroscience Institute Brain and Spine Symposium

Boca Raton, FL US
May 15, 2025 to May 16, 2025

Overview

 

Live, In-Person Symposium
Thursday-Friday, May 15-16, 2025
Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center

Become an Exhibitor

The Marcus Neuroscience Institute Brain and Spine Symposium is a two-day academic event designed to assist attendees in expanding their knowledge of the latest advances in the field of neuroscience through didactic lectures, interactive panel discussions and case-based presentations.

The expert faculty will discuss the latest evidence-based practices in the care of brain and spine surgeries, interventional pain management, neurodegenerative diseases, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, epilepsy, and many more topics in the neurosciences.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this symposium, participants should be better able to:

  • Identify different therapies for conservative management of chronic neck and back pain.
  • Discuss the emerging technologies being developed for complex spine surgery.
  • Describe how artificial intelligence can be used for preoperative planning and customized patient implants.
  • Describe how augmented reality guidance systems can be used to increase intraoperative accuracy, advance minimally invasive surgeries and improve patient safety.
  • Discuss the rationale, advances, surgical tips and complications associated with complex spine surgeries, as well as address challenges related to patient selection and recovery.
  • Discuss healthcare economics associated with disc replacements and fusions.
  • Explain the role of a comprehensive multimodal team approach in the management of postoperative pain.
  • Discuss new strategies and roadblocks to avoid when developing a comprehensive spine center.
  • Describe the differences between cortical and subcortical dementia and identify new diagnostics and treatments for dementia.
  • Discuss essential tremor and the use of high-intensity focused ultrasound to manage tremors.
  • Discuss new updates in the care of patients with multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease.
  • Describe the role of neuropsychological testing in neurological patients.
  • Identify new medications for epilepsy patients and updates of epilepsy management.
  • Discuss the collaborative management and options of patients with brain tumors.

Who Should Attend

Primary Care Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Family Medicine Physicians, Anesthesiologists, Hospitalists, Pharmacists, Rehabilitation/Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-language Pathologists, Epileptologists, Neurologists, Nurses, Pain Specialists, Integrative Medicine Physicians, Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists, Chiropractors, Physician Assistants, Residents, Physiatrists, Orthopedists and all other interested healthcare professionals.

Registration and Fees

 Before April 11After April 11
Physicians$200$225
Physicians-in-Training$49$55
Baptist Health Employees$0$0
Students$0$0
Others$49$55

Event date: Thursday-Friday, May 15-16, 2025

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received by Thursday, May 1, 2025 to receive a refund of the registration fee, less a $35 administrative fee. Registration fees are not refundable after Thursday, May 1, 2025.

Course Summary
Course opens: 
01/31/2025
Course expires: 
06/16/2025
Event starts: 
05/15/2025 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
05/16/2025 - 4:30pm EDT
Cost:
$200.00
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Program

Agenda

Thursday, May 15 

8:00 – 8:20 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
Warren Selman, M.D.
8:20 – 8:40 a.m.Current Approaches to Management of Intracranial AVMs 
Phillip Stieg, M.D.
8:40 – 9:00 a.m.NPH/VP Shunt
Frank D. Vrionis, M.D., Ph.D., MPH
9:00 – 9:20 a.m.Case Presentation: Endovascular Embolization of Spinal Tumors
Brian Snelling, M.D. 
9:20 – 9:40 a.m.TBD
Warren Selman, M.D.
9:40 – 10:00 a.m.CyberKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery: How Radiation Oncology Modalities Can Complement Spine Surgery
Anurag Agarwal, M.D.
10:00 – 10:10 a.m.Questions & Answers
10:10 – 10:35 a.m.  Break and Visit Exhibits
10:35 – 10:40 a.m.Introductions
Kimisha Lutas, MSN, R.N.
10:40 – 11:00 a.m.Understanding Low Back Pain: Prevention, Pitfalls and Exercise
Ronald Tolchin, M.D.
11:00 – 11:20 a.m. Spinal Cord Stimulators in the Management of Back Pain
Seif Elbualy, M.D.
11:20 – 11:40 a.m.Chronic Pain and Pain Pumps
Marc S. Cohen, M.D.
11:40 a.m. – 12:00 noonEarly and Progressive Mobilization: A Collaborative Approach
Michelle Gomez, P.T., DPT
12:00 – 12:10 p.m.Questions & Answers
12:10 – 1:00 p.m.  Lunch, Visit Exhibits, and Product Theater
1:00 – 1:05 p.m. Introductions
Sanya K. Arscott, BSN, R.N.
1:05 – 1:25 p.m.  Case Presentation: Lateral Interbody Fusions
Deeptee Jain, M.D.
1:25 – 1:45 p.m. Review of Traumatic Forces in Cervical Spine Injuries: Mechanisms, Findings and Treatment
Matthew R. Moore, M.D.
1:45 – 2:05 p.m. Advantages of TLIF vs. ALIF/Posterior Instrumentation
Evan M. Packer, M.D.
2:05 – 2:25 p.m.Managing Adult Spinal Deformities
Elias Dakwar, M.D., FACP, FIDSA
2:25 – 2:30 p.m.Questions & Answers
2:30 – 2:50 p.m.Break and Visit Exhibits
2:50 – 2:55 p.m.Introductions
Darryl Wright, BSN, R.N.
2:55 – 3:15 p.m.Case Presentation: Augmented Reality 
Timothy O’Connor, M.D., FACP
3:15 – 3:35 p.m.Case Presentation: Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Elias Dakwar, M.D., FACP, FIDSA
3:35 – 3:55 p.m.Case Presentation: Endoscopic Spine Surgery 
Evan M. Packer, M.D.
3:55 – 4:15 p.m.   Advancements in Technology: Creating Quality and Safety through Technological Innovation
Timothy E. O’Connor, M.D., FACP  
4:15 – 4:20 p.m.Questions & Answers
4:20 p.m.Adjourn

Friday, May 16

8:00 – 8:20 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
Warren Selman, M.D.
8:20 – 8:40 a.m. Parkinson’s Disease: Past, Present and Future
Hussain Wilson, M.D.
8:40 – 9:00 a.m.High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Tremors 
Timothy Miller, M.D.
9:00 – 9:20 a.m. Neuropsychological Testing
Raphael Wald, Psy.D., ABN, CMPC
9:20 – 9:40 a.m. Alzheimer’s Updates
Peter Gliebus, M.D.
9:40 – 10:00 a.m. Break and Visit Exhibits
10:00 – 10:20 a.m.  Frontotemporal Dementia
Peter Gliebus, M.D.
10:20 – 10:40 a.m.  Thinking About Functional Disorders
Yankel Girshman, D.O.
10:40 – 11:00 a.m. Neuromuscular Disorders
Svetlana Faktorovich, M.D.
11:00 – 11:20 a.m. Myasthenia Gravis
Marc A. Swerdloff, M.D.
11:20 – 11:40 a.m.  Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy: Where Are We Going? 
Michal Dobbs, M.D.
11:40 a.m. – 12:00 noonStroke in Pregnancy
Constance Katsafanas, M.D.
12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch and Visit Exhibits
1:00 – 1:20 p.m.Imaging of Brain Tumors
Thomas C. Hammond, M.D.
1:20 – 1:40 p.m. Surgical Management of Supratentorial Tumors 
Warren Selman, M.D. 
1:40 – 2:00 p.m. Radiation Treatment Options for Brain Tumors
Hina Saheed, M.D.
2:00 – 2:20 a.m.  Break and Visit Exhibits
2:20 – 2:40 a.m.   Epilepsy Update: Beyond Antiseizure Medications
Pooja Patel, M.D.
2:40 – 3:00 p.m. New Antiseizure Medications
Luis Felipe Tornes, M.D.
3:00 – 3:20 p.m. Epilepsy Surgery
Yarema Bezchlibnyk, M.D.
3:20 - 3:40 p.m. Multiple Sclerosis Update
Amy Laitinen, M.D.
3:40 – 4:00 p.m.Rehabilitation in Neuroscience Patients
Mary Kathryn Gustafson, D.O.
4:00 – 4:15 p.m.  Closing Remarks and Adjourn

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NOTE: Schedule subject to change.

Venue

Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center
5150 Town Center Cir
Boca Raton, FL 33486
United States

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Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center

5150 Town Center Cir
Boca Raton, Florida 33486
United States
+1 (561) 368-9223

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About the Venue

The Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center is located in the heart of downtown Boca Raton and is a short stroll away from sandy beaches, amazing restaurants, and shopping. Enjoy scenic city views, with access to an outdoor pool and fitness center, all within minutes of Town Center at Boca Raton, museums, and family attractions.

Travel Information

  • The drive time between the venue and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is 20-40 minutes and covers a distance of around 26 miles.
  • The drive time between the venue and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is 28-40 minutes and covers a distance of around 28 miles.

Rooms Rates and Highlights

  • $239 per night, plus taxes
  • 24-hour room service - Complimentary Wi-Fi - Complimentary fitness center access - Outdoor pool - Business Center

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Faculty

Symposium Directors

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Sanya Arscott, BSN, RN, PMGT-BC
Spine Program Supervisor
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
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Elias Dakwar, M.D., FAANS
Board-Certified Neurosurgeon
Medical Director of the Deformity Spine Surgery Program
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health South Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
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G. Peter Gliebus, M.D.
Medical Director, Cognitive and Behavioral Program
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Associate Professor of Neurology
Florida Atlantic University, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Boca Raton, Florida
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Kendra Kent, R.N., M.S., CCRN, CNRN, SCRN, CENP
Director Neuroscience Programs
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health South Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
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Timothy O'Connor M.D.
Director, Minimally Invasive and Robotic Spine Surgery
Department of Neurosurgery
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Bethesda Hospital
Boynton Beach, Florida
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Baptist Health South Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
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Evan M. Packer, M.D., MBA, FAANS, FACS
Neurosurgeon
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Medical Director of Neurosurgery
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida

Faculty

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Anurag Agarwal, M.D.
Radiation Oncologist
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute
Boca Raton, Florida
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Yarema Bezchlibnyk, M.D., Ph.D., FRCSC
Assistant Professor
Neurosurgery and Brain Repair
Morsani College of Medicine
Tampa, Florida
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Marc S. Cohen, M.D.
Anesthesiologist and Interventional Pain Management Physician
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
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Michael R. Dobbs, M.D., M.H.C.M.
Chair of the Clinical Neurosciences Department
Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs
Professor of Clinical Neurosciences
FairfaxWood Endowed Chair of Clinical Neurosciences
Florida Atlantic University
Schmidt College of Medicine
Boca Raton, Florida
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Seif Elbualy, M.D.
Anesthesiologist
Director of Interventional Pain Management
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Baptist Health South Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
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Svetlana Faktorovich, M.D.
Neurologist
Director of Neuromuscular Medicine
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
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Yankel Girshman, D.O., FAPA
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Medical Director, Psychiatry
Affiliate Professor, FAU College of Medicine
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Baptist Health South Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
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Michelle Gomez, P.T., DPT
Manager, Rehabilitation Services
Inpatient Rehabilitation Center
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
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Mary Kathryn Gustafson, D.O.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
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Thomas C. Hammond, M.D., FAAN
Board Certified Neurologist
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Assistant Clinical Professor
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida
Assistant Clinical Professor
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, Florida
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Sameea Husain Wilson, D.O.
Director, Movement Disorder Neurology
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Associate Professor of Neurology
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida
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Deeptee Jain, M.D., FAAOS
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon
Center for Bone & Joint Surgery
Palm Beach, Florida
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Constance Katsafanas, M.D.
Neurologist
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
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Amy W. Laitinen (née Yu), M.D.
Director of Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology
Baptist Health Marcus Neuroscience Institute|
Boca Raton, Florida
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Timothy Miller, M.D.
Neurosurgeon
Director of Functional Neurosurgery
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
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Matthew R. Moore, M.D. FAANS, FACS
Director, Integrated Neurosurgery
Department of Neurosurgery
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
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Evan M. Packer, M.D., FAANS, FACS
Neurosurgeon
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
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Pooja Sureja Patel, M.D.
Director of Epilepsy
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
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Hina Saeed, M.D.
Radiation Oncologist
Deputy Director of Radiation Oncology
Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida 
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Warren R. Selman, M.D.
Neurosurgeon
Chief Medical Executive
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Boca Raton, Florida
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Brian M. Snelling, M.D.
Neurosurgeon
Director, Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery
Director, Stroke Program
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Medical Director, Marilyn and Stanley Barry Center for Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke
Clinical Affiliate Instructor of Surgery
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida
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Philip Stieg, M.D., Ph.D.   
Neurological and Vascular Surgery
Chair and Neurosurgeon-in-Chief
Weil Cornell Medicine
New York, New York
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Marc A. Swerdloff, M.D.
Neurologist
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
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Ronald Barton Tolchin, D.O.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medical Director, Spine Center
Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Miami, Florida
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Luis Felipe Tornes, M.D.
Neurology
Baptist Health Medical Group, Baptist Health Quality Network
Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida
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Frank D. Vrionis, M.D., Ph.D., MPH
Chief of Neurosurgery
Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Director, Helen and Steven Weicholz Cell Therapy Laboratory
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Professor, Department of Surgery
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida
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Raphael J. Wald, Psy.D., ABN, CMPC
Neuropsychologist / Psychologist
Baptist Health Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Boca Raton, Florida
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Sandi Zelniker, LCSW
Social Worker, Case Manager
Baptist Health Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Boca Raton, Florida

NOTE: Faculty subject to change.

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