2023 Bass Symposium on Neurosurgical Innovation: Topics in Pediatric Neurosurgery (RP2303A)

Dallas, TX US
March 4, 2023

About the Symposium

In a time of constant and ever-growing attempts to tailor specific treatments for individual patients, pediatric neurosurgery represents a frontier field. Research in molecular biology and genetics has been shedding new light on the pathophysiological mechanisms at the basis of pediatric neurosurgical diseases. Such novel comprehension can prospectively lead to better risk stratification and intervention choices in situations where not only the kind of disease, but also the phase of growth of the individual child has to be taken into consideration. Knowing what to do and when to do it in cases of pediatric oncological, dysmorphogenetic, and hydrocephalic pathologies is our challenge; anticipating long-term neuropsychological outcomes in terms of global functionality is our ideal purpose.

The 2023 Bass Symposium will provide pediatricians, neurosurgeons, nurses and healthcare teams an update on clinical and research advancements, particularly noting current and emerging state-of-the art innovations related to pediatric neurosurgery. After attending this Symposium, we expect that all participants will have enhanced knowledge regarding these innovations to meet the challenges faced in pediatric neurosurgery today, and be able to apply this knowledge to their clinical practice.

TO REGISTER for this event, click on the "REGISTER" tab above

 

PLEASE NOTE - The 2023 Bass Symposium consists of two events:

  • Friday, March 3, 2023 - Cocktail Reception, Dinner, and Keynote Address
    • RESERVATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR DINNER EVENT
  • Saturday, March 4, 2023 - CME Symposium and Panel Discussion
    • 8:00am to 3:00pm - NG Building, T. Boone Pickens Auditorium
      • Click on the "REGISTER" tab of this course site to attend this event.

Target Audience

This CME activity is designed for pediatricians, neurosurgeons, nurses, researchers, and healthcare workers interested in learning about current and emerging state-of-the art innovations related to pediatric neurosurgery

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this CME activity, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the major advances made in genomic approaches and neuroimaging techniques, as well as advanced surgical options to better diagnose, evaluate, and manage epilepsy in children.
  • Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using three-dimensional technology in pediatric craniofacial surgery.
  • Interpret the risks and benefits of using stereotactic radiotherapy's targeted and precise dosing delivery for treating pediatric brain tumors.
  • Discuss the unique manifestations of pediatric cerebrovascular disorders and recent advances to utilize for early detection and treatment.
  • Assess the benefits and discuss the use of non-invasive prenatal risk tolls for monitoring prenatal and early postnatal human brain development.
  • Define innovations in gene therapy that significantly impact effective treatment of pediatric brain disorders.
  • Explain the benefits of incorporating innovative problem solving and design thinking for healthcare teams as they seek to improve patient care and overall organization.

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.50 AMA
  • 4.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
08/22/2022
Course expires: 
03/04/2024
Event starts: 
03/04/2023 - 8:00am CST
Event ends: 
03/04/2023 - 3:00pm CST
Cost:
$50.00
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PRESENTATIONS 

8:30-9:15am       Stopping Your Child’s Seizures: It Requires A Brain Team - Dr. Angela Price, Dr. Deepa Sirsi 

9:15-10:00am     Engineering a New Brain: Yeah, We Went There! - Dr. Berge Minassian 

10:15-1:00am     Making Radiotherapy for Children’s Brain Tumors Safer and Better - Dr. Kiran Kumar, Dr. Bradley Weprin 

11:00-11:45am   Kids Have Strokes Too: Creative Ways to Make Life Better - Dr. Rafael Sillero 

12:45-1:30pm     Saving the Brain Begins in the Womb - Dr. Lina Chalak, Dr. Brett Whittemore  

1:30-2:15pm       Cranial Modeling and the Augmented Reality in the Art of Craniofacial Reconstruction - Dr. Dale Swift, Dr. Alex Kane  

 

UT Southwestern Medical Center
T. Boone Pickens Auditorium (NG3.112)
6001 Forest Park Road
Dallas, TX 75235
United States

 

    KEYNOTE SPEAKER

    Linda A. Cyr, Ph.D.
    Lecturer in Health Management (Health Policy)
    Harvard T.C. Chan School of Public Health
    Boston, MA

     

    COURSE DIRECTORS

    Babu G. Welch, M.D.
    Duke Samson Chair in Neurological Surgery
    Professor of Neurosurgery and Radiology
    Medical Director of the Neurological Surgery Clinic
    Co-Director of the Paul M. Bass Center for Neurosurgical Innovation
    UT Southwestern Medical Center
    Dallas, TX

    Bradley E. Weprin, M.D.
    Professor, Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery - Department of Neurological Surgery
    UT Southwestern Medical Center
    Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery and Director of Neuro-Oncology
    Children's Health
    Dallas, TX

    Course Director(s)

    Babu Welch

    has a financial relationship (Financial Support) with Stryker;.
    has a financial relationship (Financial Support) with Balt USA;.
    has a financial relationship (Financial Support) with Peter Lazic, Inc-Proctor;.
    has a financial relationship (Financial Support) with Medtronic;.

    Bradley Weprin, MD

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
    Moderator(s)

    Babu Welch

    has a financial relationship (Financial Support) with Stryker;.
    has a financial relationship (Financial Support) with Balt USA;.
    has a financial relationship (Financial Support) with Peter Lazic, Inc-Proctor;.
    has a financial relationship (Financial Support) with Medtronic;.

    Bradley Weprin, MD

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
    Speaker(s)

    lina chalak, MD MSCS

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Linda Cyr, Linda A. Cyr, Lecturer on Health Management Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

    has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Alexion Pharmaceuticals;.

    Rafael De Oliveira Sillero

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Alex Kane, Alex A. Kane, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P.

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Kiran Kumar, MD, MBA

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Berge Minassian

    has a financial relationship (Intellectual Property Other) with Taysha Gene Therapies;.

    Angela Price

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    DEEPA SIRSI, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PEDAITRICS AND NEUROLOGY, FAES

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Dale Swift

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Bradley Weprin, MD

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    Brett Whittemore

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUATION (Physicians)

    The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas designates this continuing education activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of the participation in the activity.

     

    NURSING CPD (Nurses)

    UT Southwestern Medical Center is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

    This event has been awarded 4.5 contact hours.

     

     

    Available Credit

    • 4.50 AMA
    • 4.50 Attendance

    We gratefully acknowledge our Exhibitors for
    2023 Bass Symposium on Neurosurgical Innovation: Topics in Pediatric Neurosurgery

     

    Aesculap Inc.

    Integra Lifesciences

    Medtronic

    Raumedic Inc.

    Stryker Neurovascular

    Price

    Cost:
    $50.00
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    REGISTRATION

    The 2023 Bass Symposium consists of two events:

    • Friday, March 3, 2023 - Cocktail Reception, Dinner, and Keynote Address
      • RESERVATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR DINNER EVENT
    • Saturday, March 4, 2023 - CME Symposium and Panel Discussion
      • 8:00am to 3:00pm - NG Building, T. Boone Pickens Auditorium

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    5. After registration is completed, a confirmation will be sent by email.

    Having difficulties registering for this course?  Please contact our office via email at cmeregistrations@utsouthwestern.edu or the 2023 Bass Symposium CME Coordinator, Mark Vinciguerra, at mark.vinciguerra@utsouthwestern.edu for assistance.

     

    Refund Policy:

    A $25 handling fee will be deducted from cancellation refunds. Refund requests must be received by email at cmeregistrations@utsouthwestern.edu by February 18, 2023. No refunds will be made thereafter.