Neurologists in the 21st Century: What’s New for 2011?
OCTOBER 22, 2010 · The Governor Hotel
This course is designed for neurologists and other physicians and health care practitioners caring for people with neurologic diseases.
At the conclusion of the program, the attendees will have improved knowledge on 1) the role of B cells and B cell directed therapies in multiple sclerosis, 2) new approaches to preventing Alzheimer’s disease, 3) the neurologic basis for and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, 4) the classification and identification of various gait disorders, 5) MRI findings in a range of disorders and 6) eye findings related to neurologic diseases. This is an excellent opportunity for neurologists, other physicians and health care providers to update their knowledge about a range of neurologic problems and exchange information among each other.
OHSU Speakers
Jim Anderson, M.D.
Associate Professor and Chief of Neuroradiology
Department of Radiology
Oregon Health & Science University
Dr. Anderson completed radiology residency in 1995 and was in private practice for 4 years prior to his Neuroradiology fellowship at Vanderbilt University. In 2001 he relocated to Portland and OHSU where he became associate residency director for the radiology residency program. In 2006, he became the residency director for diagnostic radiology and chief of neuroradiology. His primary areas of interest are in education and advanced CT imaging. He has earned awards for teaching from the radiology residency programs at Vanderbilt University and OHSU as well as from the Neurology residency program at OHSU.
Dennis Bourdette, M.D.
Chair and Roy and Eulalia Swank Family Research Professor
Department of Neurology, OHSU and
Co-Directonr, MS Center of Excellence-West
Portland VA Medical Center
Dr. Bourdette is a graduate of the University of California at Davis School of Medicine, completed his neurology residency at OHSU, and was a postdoctoral fellow in neuroimmunology at the Portland VA Medical Center. His area of special interest is the immunopathogenesis and treatment of multiple sclerosis and other neuroimmunologic diseases. The author or coauthor of numerous journal articles and book chapters, Dr. Bourdette’s work has been published in periodicals such as Nature Medicine, Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis, the Journal of Immunology, CNS Drugs, the Journal of Neuroscience Research, and the Journal of Neuroimmunology.
John J. Nutt, M.D.
Professor, Department of Neurology
Director, Parkinson’s Center of Oregon
Oregon Health & Science University
John Nutt, M.D., earned his degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He completed his internship at OHSU and his residency at the University of Washington Medical School. Dr. Nutt joined OHSU’s faculty in 1978 as assistant professor of neurology and pharmacology. Dr. Nutt is dedicated to improving therapies for movement disorders, particularly Parkinson’s disease. He has studied Parkinson’s disease for nearly three decades. He is an active speaker at neurological conferences world wide and has been widely published. Dr. Nutt is a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology.
Guest Speakers
Anne H. Cross, M.D.
Neurologist and Multiple Sclerosis SpecialistWashington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
Dr. Cross is Professor of Neurology and Section Head of the Neuroimmunology Section in the Department of Neurology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. She is board certified in Neurology and is a specialist in multiple sclerosis (MS). She performs both clinical and laboratory research, and has special interests in the role of B lymphocytes and antibodies in MS, the role of adipokines in MS, and in the mechanisms by which immune cells traffic into the central nervous system. She is the principal investigator of a federally funded program project grant that is doing cutting edge research on imaging MS lesions. She received her medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, completed a neurology residency at the George Washington University in District of Columbia, and went on to do fellowship training in neuroimmunology and MS pathology at the National Institutes of Health and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, respectively. Dr. Cross joined the faculty of Washington University in 1991. She is author of more than 150 papers and book chapters. Dr. Cross serves as the co-Director of the John L. Trotter MS Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, which sees ~2,000 MS patients annually.
John C Morris, MD
Harvey A. and Dorismae Hacker Friedman Distinguished Professor of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MissouriJohn C. Morris, MD, is the Harvey A. and Dorismae Hacker Friedman Distinguished Professor of Neurology; Professor of Pathology and Immunology; Professor of Physical Therapy; Professor of Occupational Therapy; and Director of the Charles F. and Joanne Knight Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Memory and Aging Project at Washington University School of Medicine. He is also Director of the Harvey A. and Dorismae Friedman Center for Aging at Washington University. Dr. Morris earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, New York. He completed a residency in neurology at the Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital in Ohio and a postdoctoral fellowship in neuropharmacology at Washington University School of Medicine. Research interests include healthy aging and senile dementia, antecedent biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease, genetic associations with Alzheimer-free survival, and PET amyloid imaging in nondemented elderly to evaluate Alzheimer risk. Dr. Morris is the former editor-in-chief of the journal, Alzheimer’s Disease and Associated Disorders: an International Journal. He has authored or coauthored 4 books and more than 300 published articles, abstracts, and book chapters. Dr. Morris is a member of several professional societies and serves on scientific and community advisory boards. He has received numerous honors and awards for his work in the field.
Murray Raskind, M.D.
Professor and Vice-Chairman, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral NeurosciencesDirector, Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, University of Washington
Dr. Raskind began his academic career in geriatric psychopharmacology and neuroendocrinology at the University of Washington. He was recruited to be the first Director of the University of Washington/VA Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) in 1976. He assumed the position of Vice-Chairman for Research Development in the UW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in 1986. In 1994, Dr. Raskind became Director of Mental Health Service at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. He has continued to foster multidisciplinary research and career development in these capacities.
Schedule
Morning Sessions
| 7:45 - 8:15 |
Registration |
| 8:15 - 8:30 |
Opening RemarksDennis Bourdette, M.D. |
| 8:30 - 9:15 |
John Whitaker Memorial LectureB Cells and Multiple Sclerosis: Past and PresentAnne Cross, M.D.ProfessorDepartment of Neurology Washington University School of Medicine St Louis, Missouri |
| 9:15 - 10:00 |
Alzheimer’s without Dementia:A Paradigm Shift in PreventionJohn C. Morris, M.D.ProfessorDepartment of Neurology Washington University School of Medicine St Louis, Missouri |
| 10:00 - 10:15 |
Break |
| 10:15 - 11:00 |
PTSD: Neurobiology and TreatmentMurray Raskind, M.D.ProfessorDepartment of Psychiatry Director Alzheimer’s Center University of Washington-Seattle |
| 11:00 - 11:45 |
Gait Disorders: Name that RhythmJohn G. Nutt, M.D.ProfessorDepartment of Neurology Director Parkinson’s Center of Oregon Oregon Health & Science University |
| 11:45 - noon |
Panel Question & Answers |
| noon - 1pm | LUNCH |
Afternoon Sessions
| 1:00 - 1:45 |
MRI: Unusual and Not-so Unusual CasesJames C. Anderson, M.D.Associate ProfessorDepartment of Radiology Director Neuroradiology Oregon Health & Science University |
| 1:45 - 2:30 |
Neuro-opthamology for the NeurologistWilliam Hills, M.D., O.D.Assistant ProfessorDepartments of Ophthalmology and Neurology Oregon Health & Science University |
| 2:30 - 3:00 |
Break |
| 2:45 - 3:30 | Movement Disorders: Can You Name This Disease Moderator: John J. Nutt, M.D. Professor Department of Neurology Director Parkinson’s Center of Oregon Oregon Health & Science University |
| 3:00 - 4:00 | Entire Panel Discussion and Question & Answers |
Register
Return registration form and payment by October 1, 2010 to:
Attn: Dawn Christensen
Department of Neurology, Mail Code L226
3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, OR 97239
This form must be returned to confirm your registration.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
OHSU Department of Neurology
503 494-7661
Accreditation
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit
OHSU School of Medicine, Division of CME, designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
