This session is designed for junior and mid-career women faculty navigating leadership development in academic medicine. Participants will hear from women leaders who have successfully advanced their careers across diverse settings, sharing practical strategies to overcome barriers and leverage opportunities for growth. Topics will include effective use of conferences, committees, and professional networks; leading through […] Read More
This session will review the structure and function of the neurovascular unit in health and disease, with a focus on the blood–brain barrier (BBB). Faculty will highlight state-of-the-art techniques for in vivo BBB assessment and discuss their applications in advancing understanding of central nervous system disorders and therapeutic development. Read More
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into clinical neurology, from diagnostic support tools to neuroimaging interpretation and brain–computer interfaces that restore communication. However, many neurologists lack formal training in how these technologies work, their limitations, and how to evaluate their clinical utility. This workshop will provide a practical, evidence-based overview of AI across three domains: […] Read More
This interactive lunch workshop will explore the intersection of fertility, fertility treatments, and neurological conditions. Faculty will review current evidence on fertility in individuals with neurologic disorders and provide an overview of common fertility treatments, including intrauterine insemination (IUI), egg retrieval and fertility preservation, and in vitro fertilization (IVF). The session will also address clinical […] Read More
Despite significant advances in diagnostic tools and disease characterization, neurologists across subspecialties continue to encounter patients with atypical or undiagnosed presentations. These complex cases—spanning neuroinflammatory to neurodegenerative conditions—often fall outside conventional diagnostic frameworks and present ongoing clinical challenges. This session will explore potential mechanisms underlying these atypical neurological disorders, emphasizing emerging insights, diagnostic gaps, and […] Read More
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Clinical Trials Methodology Course (CTMC) is a 10-month program designed to train clinical investigators in the neurosciences in the principles of clinical trial design. The course also provides structured mentorship to support career development, enhance research productivity, and increase the likelihood of successful grant funding. This workshop […] Read More
Facial pain disorders present significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Trigeminal neuralgia—one of the most severe forms of neuropathic pain—is frequently misdiagnosed due to overlapping features with other facial pain syndromes. This session will review the comprehensive evaluation and management of trigeminal neuralgia and related conditions, including trigeminal neuropathy. Participants will gain updated insights into current […] Read More
Demyelination is a key pathological feature across a wide spectrum of disorders affecting the peripheral and central nervous systems, including immune-mediated, metabolic, hereditary, toxic, and infectious neuropathies. Collectively, these conditions are highly prevalent and contribute substantially to disability through impaired nerve conduction, sensory loss, weakness, and pain. Importantly, demyelination is often a treatable and potentially […] Read More
Timely and accurate diagnosis of complex central nervous system (CNS) disorders remains a major challenge in clinical neurology. Neurotropic infections, autoimmune encephalitides, and CNS neoplasms often present with overlapping features, where delays in diagnosis can lead to inappropriate treatment and irreversible neurologic injury. Advances in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diagnostics—including metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS), immune biomarkers, […] Read More
Over the past year, reductions in international aid and global health programs in combination with increased restrictions on international collaborations supported by federal grants have led to disruption and uncertainty for the global neurology field. This interactive lunch workshop led by members of the ANA Global Engagement Committee will address the current challenges facing the […] Read More
