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Contraception Challenges in Women with Epilepsy
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Contraception Challenges in Women with Epilepsy
We would like to invite you to join our first multidisciplinary workshop series on contraception challenges in women with epilepsy.
April 14th, 2023, and June 23rd, 2023
We are a group of physicians in Boston from Brigham and Women's Hospital (Emma Voinescu, Regan Lemley), Beth Israel Deaconess (Turdy Pang, Caryn Dutton), and Boston Medical Center (Abrar Al-Faraj), joining forces to accelerate advances in the field of caring for women with epilepsy through multi-institutional and multidisciplinary collaborations.
Supported by a grant from the American Epilepsy Society, we are organizing a workshop series with invited expert guest speakers from various disciplines (neuroscientists, epileptologists, OB/GYNs, and pharmacists) with an interest in advancing clinical care for women with epilepsy and research in women’s health issues. They will share their research and clinical insight on hormonal supplementation in women with epilepsy.
Our program will include two separate workshop series.
I. Friday, April 14, 2023, 9:30 a-5 p (hybrid)
Our morning session will consist of the following three sections, each including four invited speakers’ lightning talks:
1. Complex interactions between hormonal contraception and anti-seizure medications
Speakers: Aaron Lazorwitz, MD (John Hopkins University), Emily Johnson, MD (John Hopkins University), Esther Bui, MD (University of Toronto), Barry Gidal, PharmD, RPH (University of Wisconsin).
2. Possible effects of hormonal contraception on epilepsy/seizure control
Speakers: Caryn Dutton, MD (Beth Israel Deaconess), Suchitra Joshi, MD (University of Virginia), Elizabeth Gerard, MD (Northwestern University), and Samba Reddy, Ph.D., RPH (Texas A&M Medicine).
3. Non-contraception hormonal treatment options for catamenial epilepsy
Speakers: Page Pennell, MD (University of Pennsylvania), Angela Birnbaum, Ph.D. (University of Minnesota), Catherine Christian-Hinman, Ph.D. (University of Illinois), and Shruti Mahalingaiah, MD (Massachusetts General Hospital).
Following these presentations, the second half of the day will be spent in facilitated discussions, identifying gaps and priorities for continued work. Additionally, working groups will be created to meet regularly during the following 2 months, before the next session.
II. Friday, June 23, 2023, 9:30 a-5p (virtual)
Our second session will consist of work group presentations of joint efforts and planning for ways to continue future clinical and research collaborations.
IMPORTANT: The first workshop will be a hybrid: in-person at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and virtual. We have limited funding available to aid with travel expenses. Please email womeninepilepsy@gmail.com if you are interested in attending in person; we will offer our support (250 $) on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please let us know if you are not interested and you wish to be removed from future inquiries.
Emma Voinescu, Regan Lemley, Trudy Pang, Caryn Dutton, and Abrar Al-Faraj
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Contraception Challenges in Women with Epilepsy
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Contraception Challenges in Women with Epilepsy
We would like to invite you to join our first multidisciplinary workshop series on contraception challenges in women with epilepsy.
April 14th, 2023, and June 23rd, 2023
We are a group of physicians in Boston from Brigham and Women's Hospital (Emma Voinescu, Regan Lemley), Beth Israel Deaconess (Turdy Pang, Caryn Dutton), and Boston Medical Center (Abrar Al-Faraj), joining forces to accelerate advances in the field of caring for women with epilepsy through multi-institutional and multidisciplinary collaborations.
Supported by a grant from the American Epilepsy Society, we are organizing a workshop series with invited expert guest speakers from various disciplines (neuroscientists, epileptologists, OB/GYNs, and pharmacists) with an interest in advancing clinical care for women with epilepsy and research in women’s health issues. They will share their research and clinical insight on hormonal supplementation in women with epilepsy.
Our program will include two separate workshop series.
I. Friday, April 14, 2023, 9:30 a-5 p (hybrid)
Our morning session will consist of the following three sections, each including four invited speakers’ lightning talks:
1. Complex interactions between hormonal contraception and anti-seizure medications
Speakers: Aaron Lazorwitz, MD (John Hopkins University), Emily Johnson, MD (John Hopkins University), Esther Bui, MD (University of Toronto), Barry Gidal, PharmD, RPH (University of Wisconsin).
2. Possible effects of hormonal contraception on epilepsy/seizure control
Speakers: Caryn Dutton, MD (Beth Israel Deaconess), Suchitra Joshi, MD (University of Virginia), Elizabeth Gerard, MD (Northwestern University), and Samba Reddy, Ph.D., RPH (Texas A&M Medicine).
3. Non-contraception hormonal treatment options for catamenial epilepsy
Speakers: Page Pennell, MD (University of Pennsylvania), Angela Birnbaum, Ph.D. (University of Minnesota), Catherine Christian-Hinman, Ph.D. (University of Illinois), and Shruti Mahalingaiah, MD (Massachusetts General Hospital).
Following these presentations, the second half of the day will be spent in facilitated discussions, identifying gaps and priorities for continued work. Additionally, working groups will be created to meet regularly during the following 2 months, before the next session.
II. Friday, June 23, 2023, 9:30 a-5p (virtual)
Our second session will consist of work group presentations of joint efforts and planning for ways to continue future clinical and research collaborations.
IMPORTANT: The first workshop will be a hybrid: in-person at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and virtual. We have limited funding available to aid with travel expenses. Please email womeninepilepsy@gmail.com if you are interested in attending in person; we will offer our support (250 $) on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please let us know if you are not interested and you wish to be removed from future inquiries.
Emma Voinescu, Regan Lemley, Trudy Pang, Caryn Dutton, and Abrar Al-Faraj
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UTCSP 2023 Scientific meeting
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Administrative Officer
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SickKids John Stobo Prichard Day
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John Stobo Prichard Lecture
More details to follow!
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Clinicopathology Conference of the Movement Disorders and Cognitive Neurology Clinics
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Conference Series by Dr. Kovacs: Clinicopathology Conference of the Movement Disorders and Cognitive Neurology Clinics
This announcement is to re-introduce the Kovacs Neuropathology Lab's Clinicopathology Conference of the Movement Disorders and Cognitive Neurology Clinics series that will be beginning again for 2023. The conference series will consist of clinicopathological meetings where clinic case-studies will be discussed.
This conference series is hosted by Dr. Gabor G. Kovacs MD PhD FRCPC of the Kovacs Neuropathology Lab, available to the scientific community (researchers, clinicians, research staff, trainees, and student learners), and is free to attend.
The next conference will be held on March 3, 2023, on Zoom at 8AM EST, for one hour.
To register for the Zoom link, please contact neuropath.kovacslab@gmail.com with your institutional email.
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International Geriatric Mental Health (I-GeMH) Rounds: Dr. Dilip V. Jeste
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~ IN COLLABORATION WITH ~
Canada-International Scientific Exchange Program (CISEPO)
Baycrest Health Sciences
Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry (cagp)
Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Canada
Speaker: Dr. Dilip V. Jeste, M.D. 
President-Elect, World Federation of Psychotherapy
Former Senior Associate Dean for Healthy Aging and Senior Care
Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Neurosciences University of California, San Diego
Past President, American Psychiatric Association and American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
Topic: Strategies to Promote Successful Aging: Wisdom, Resilience, and Social Connections
Educational Objectives:
1. Define and assess wisdom, resilience, and social connections.
2. Understand how these psychosocial factors impact mental and physical health.
3. Use strategies to enhance these positive factors in older adults.
How to Join Zoom Event
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ - You must register before the start time by clicking on this link
Rounds start at 12:00 PM ET - there is a 30-minute window to connect early.
Zoom technical questions? Email Agnes Cheng Tsallis
To become a Speaker, please send email to psyched@baycrest.org
Speaker evaluation (anonymous)
The International Geriatric Mental Health Rounds (Videoconference) is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
These rounds are restricted to practitioners, students, and researchers in health care.
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International Geriatric Mental Health (I-GeMH) Rounds: Dr. Martin Orrell
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~ UNDER THE AUSPICES OF ~
Canada-International Scientific Exchange Program (CISEPO)
Baycrest Health Sciences
Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry (cagp)
Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Canada
Speaker: Professor Martin Orrell, FRCPsych PhD 
Geriatric Psychiatrist
Senior Investigator, NIHR
Director, The Institute of Mental Health (University of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust)
Chair, Memory Services National Accreditation Panel (MSNAP)
President, European Association of Geriatric Psychiatry
Topic: Technology use in Dementia, Including a New App to Deliver Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (with Case Discussion)
Educational Objectives:
1. Consider new aspects of technology use in dementia
2. Reflect on role of carer in technology adoption
3. Understand complexities around app usability and usage
How to Join Zoom Event
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ - You must register prior to the start time
Rounds start at 8:00AM ET, but there is a 30-minute window to allow participants the option of connecting early.
Speaker evaluation (anonymous)/attendance
To become a Speaker, please send email to: psyched@baycrest.org
Zoom technical questions? Email Agnes Cheng Tsallis
The International Geriatric Mental Health Rounds (Videoconference) is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
These rounds are restricted to practitioners, students, and researchers in health care.
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International Behavioural Neurology Rounds: Dr. Bradley Buchsbaum
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~ UNDER THE AUSPICES OF ~
Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation
Canadian Neurological Society
Peter A. Silverman Global eHealth Program (PASGeP)
Canada-International Scientific Exchange Program (CISEPO)
Coordinated by the Division of Neurology, University of Toronto, Canada
Speaker: Dr. Bradley Buchsbaum
Topic: TBD
Educational Objectives: TBD
How to Join Zoom Event
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ - You must register prior to the start time
Rounds start at 8:00AM ET, but there is a 30-minute window to allow participants the option of connecting early.
Speaker evaluation (anonymous)/attendance
Zoom technical questions? Email Agnes Cheng Tsallis
This event is an accredited group learning activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
These rounds are restricted to practitioners, students, and researchers in health care
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International Behavioural Neurology Rounds: Drs. Gary Naglie & Mark Rapoport
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~ UNDER THE AUSPICES OF ~
Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation
Canadian Neurological Society
Peter A. Silverman Global eHealth Program (PASGeP)
Canada-International Scientific Exchange Program (CISEPO)
Coordinated by the Division of Neurology, University of Toronto, Canada
Speaker: Dr. Gary Naglie & Dr. Mark Rapoport
Topic: TBD
Educational Objectives: TBD
How to Join Zoom Event
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ - You must register prior to the start time
Rounds start at 8:00AM ET, but there is a 30-minute window to allow participants the option of connecting early.
Speaker evaluation (anonymous)/attendance
Zoom technical questions? Email Agnes Cheng Tsallis
This event is an accredited group learning activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
These rounds are restricted to practitioners, students, and researchers in health care
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International Behavioural Neurology Rounds: Dr. Krista Lanctot
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~ UNDER THE AUSPICES OF ~
Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation
Canadian Neurological Society
Peter A. Silverman Global eHealth Program (PASGeP)
Canada-International Scientific Exchange Program (CISEPO)
Coordinated by the Division of Neurology, University of Toronto, Canada
Speaker: Dr. Krista Lanctot
Topic: TBD
Educational Objectives: TBD
How to Join Zoom Event
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ - You must register prior to the start time
Rounds start at 8:00AM ET, but there is a 30-minute window to allow participants the option of connecting early.
Speaker evaluation (anonymous)/attendance
Zoom technical questions? Email Agnes Cheng Tsallis
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These rounds are restricted to practitioners, students, and researchers in health care
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