Events

What it is, what it means, and what to do about it Hosted by Dr. Joshua Weaver Featuring Dr. MicheIle Chi and Dr. Paul Park Part of the Spine Time series from Weill Cornell Medicine for Comprehensive Spine Care https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIl0H3DjSOvz498rjxfV3-WZEms_oy7ot

Topic: "The Bumpy Road of MS: Adjusting to your new normal and maintaining health and well-being" Speaker: Dr. Lauren Strober, Ph.D. Dr. Strober is Assistant Director of Cognitive Health and Well-Being in the Center for Neuropsychology & Neuroscience Research at the Kessler Foundation, and Research Associate Professor in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Strober’s research focuses on issues pertaining to psychological well-being and quality of life for those living with multiple sclerosis. A recording of this event will be posted to the Weill Cornell MS Center Website.

Do you have difficulty swallowing?Are you over 65 years of age, or know someone who is?Do you or a loved one have neurologic, rheumatic, or respiratory disease, or head or neck cancer?Are you a caregiver for someone with swallowing problems?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this free seminar may be for you. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association estimates that 1 in 25 people will experience dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, at some point in their lifetime. To recognize National Dysphagia Awareness Month in June, the dysphagia team at the Weill Cornell Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery invites you to attend a virtual seminar on swallowing disorders in adults. Register for This Event Join us for this free awareness event to learn more about this common disorder. A Zoom link will be emailed to you upon completion of this registration form.A recording will be available following the event.If you cannot attend, please register to ensure you receive the recording after the event. Featured Speakers: Anaïs Rameau, M.D.Valentina Mocchetti, M.S., CCC-SLPJames Curtis, M.D., Ph.D., CCC-SLPAnne Weisenberg, M.S.

Lecture Topic: "Revisiting Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy" Irene Cortese, M.D. Assistant Principal Investigator Director of Experimental Immunotherapeutics Unit, NINDS, NIH

Lecture Topic: "Non-invasive brain stimulation: Applications for prognosis and treatment in traumatic brain injury and stroke" Joan Stilling, M.D., MS Assistant Professor of Clinical Rehabiliation Medicine Weill Cornell Medical College

Lecture Topic: Minimally invasive approaches to the skull base have revolutionized skull base surgery over the last two decades and have become one of the most important emerging trends in neurosurgery. This one-day online course will demonstrate key surgical steps and provide step-by-step instruction in three different approaches: endonasal, transorbital, and supraorbital. Through lectures and case presentations, then real-time cadaver dissection, the instructors will take participants through each approach and answer questions from the online audience. Virtual Lectures, Q&A, and Live-Streamed Cadaver Dissection More information and online registration: http://bit.ly/3EXCAWw *This Continuing Medical Education (CME) was designed for practicing neurosurgeons, otolaryngologists, oculoplastics surgeons, fellows, and residents. Nurses, NPs, and PAs are also welcome. CME Course Director: Theodore H. Schwartz, MD Vice Chair for Clinical Research David and Ursel Barnes Professor in Minimally Invasive Surgery Professor of Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Otolaryngology Director, Center for Epilepsy and Pituitary Surgery Co-Director, Surgical Neuro-oncology Weill Cornell Medical College CME Course Coordinator Please contact Jessica Bloom: neurosurgery-cme@med.cornell.edu for registration questions.

Lecture Topic: "Personalized Secondary Prevention Therapy after Cryptogenic Stroke" Hooman Kamel M.D., M.S. Associate Professor of Neurology Weill Cornell Medical College

Lecture Topic: "Hot Topics in Headache Medicine" Jessica Ailani, M.D., FAHS Professor of Clinical Neurology Georgetown University School of Medicine

A regular series from the experts of the WCM Center for Comprehensive Spine Care, Spine Time explores a new and interesting topic on scheduled Wednesdays at 5 pm. Sign up for our mailing list to be notified of topics and speakers: https://bit.ly/3egHZsc