Child Neurology (CACN) Day AM: Pediatric Epilepsy - Part 1

Thursday, May 23, 2024

8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EST

Location:MM: Quebec

CE: 2.5

Audience:

Child Neurologist, Neurophysiologist, Resident, Fellow, Nurses with interest in topic

Learning Level:

Intermediate (Practicing Physician)

Learning Format:

Case studies, Lecture/plenary method

CanMEDs Roles:

Medical Expert

Co-Chair(s)

DC

David Callen
HM

Hugh McMillan
AA

Andrea Andrade

Speaker(s)

RR

Rajesh Ramachandran Nair
ET

Emily Tam
KM

Kenneth Myers

This session is aimed at Pediatric Neurologists (Community & Academic) and Pediatric Neurology Residents. The goal is to provide attendees with an update on new information in the field of Pediatric Epilepsy. The topic matter ranges from basic science, to clinical classification systems, to cutting edge therapies and diagnostic tools, to quality of life in patients after epilepsy surgery.

Learning Objectives:

Classify seizures and epilepy using the newest ILAE system
Understand the effect that seizures can have on the developing brain
List some of the important genes known to be associated with epilepsy and describe the associated phenotypes

Presentations:

8:00 AM – 8:10 AM EST

Welcome and Introduction
Speaker: Hugh McMillan
Speaker: David Callen
Speaker: Andrea Andrade
8:10 AM – 8:45 AM EST

ILAE Seizure Classification System Update
Speaker: Rajesh Ramachandran Nair
8:45 AM – 9:20 AM EST

Impact of neonatal seizures on the developing brain
Speaker: Emily Tam
9:20 AM – 9:55 AM EST

Genetic causes of epilepsy across the age span
Speaker: Kenneth Myers
9:55 AM – 10:10 AM EST

Resident Case #1
10:10 AM – 10:25 AM EST

Resident Case #2