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UofT NSX 100 Years

UofT NSX 100 Years – Spine Neurosurgery

Saturday, May 25, 2024
2:15 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Location:CF: Ontario
CE: 1.75

Audience:

Adult Neurologist, Neurosurgeon, Neuroradiologist, Neurophysiologist, Resident, Fellow, Nurses with interest in topic

Learning Level:

Basic (Resident, New Information), Intermediate (Practicing Physician), Advanced (Special Interest, Higher Level Discussion)

Learning Format:

Discussion group/peer exchange/user groups, Lecture/plenary method

CanMEDs Roles:

Medical Expert, Scholar, Communicator, Collaborator, Leader, Health Advocate, Professional

Delve into the rich history, current advancements, and future prospects of Spinal Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery. This course, features presentations from renowned experts and a panel discussion on the evolving landscape of the field. Gain insights into pioneering milestones, cutting-edge research, and the anticipated directions that will shape the future of Spinal Neurosurgery, enhancing patient care and treatment methodologies.

For more details visit UofT Division of Neurosurgery: Celebrating 100 Years and Beyond (uoftnsx100years.ca)

Learning Objectives:

  • Gain a deep understanding of the historical milestones and contributions of UofT to the field of Spine Neurosurgery, appreciating the foundation upon which current innovations stand.
  • Stay abreast of the latest advancements and research in Spine Neurosurgery, including novel surgical techniques, technological integrations, and therapeutic approaches, through presentations from leading experts.
  • Participate in forward-looking discussions about the future of Spine Neurosurgery, exploring upcoming challenges, opportunities for innovation, and the anticipated impact of new research directions on patient care and treatment outcomes.

Presentations:

  • 2:15 PM – 2:30 PM EST
    Spine Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto: Where have we Been? Where are We Now? Where are we going?

    Speaker: Michael Fehlings

  • 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM EST
    Motion Sparing Spinal Procedures: Current State and Future Directions

    Speaker: Allan Levi

  • 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM EST
    Clinical Decision-Making in Cervical Spinal Deformity

    Speaker: W. Bradley Jacobs

  • 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM EST
    The Importance of PK/PD Modeling in Understanding Riluzole Neuroprotection

    Speaker: James Guest

  • 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM EST
    Improving the Successful Translation of Animal Spinal Cord and Brain Regeneration Therapies to Humans

    Speaker: Eve Tsai

  • 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST
    Into the Future Moderators: Suganth Suppiah, Jefferson Wilson

    Co-Chair: Suganth Suppiah

    Co-Chair: Jefferson Wilson

    Speaker: Daipayan (Deep) Guha

    Speaker: Rajiv Midha

    Speaker: Safraz Mohammed

    Speaker: Ann Parr

    Speaker: Robert Spinner

    Speaker: Christopher Witiw