2022 AANextra - Saturday Issue by American Academy of Neurology

AANextra AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY

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Saturday, April 2, 2022

Experts Debate Most Current, Controversial Issues in This Morning’s Plenary Session Some of today’s most debatable issues will be explored during today’s lively Controversies in Neurology Plenary Session which runs this morning from 9:15 to 11:15 in Hall 4A. The session will showcase six experts discussing the most current and controversial issues in neuroscience using a debate-style format that will see two speakers arguing one side of a topic, followed by a rebuttal. The session will be moderated by Martinson K. Arnan, MD, FAAN, and Amy R. Brooks-Kayal, MD, FAAN.

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Immerse Yourself in All-digital Poster Sessions The always-popular scientific poster sessions are now fully digital, offering a more immersive and interactive experience and opportunity to engage with the research, presenters, and fellow attendees. The poster hall will kick off its first session on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.,

followed by three sessions per day beginning Saturday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Visit the poster hall multiple times per day to catch all the latest science and talk with presenters. 

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Latest Translational Research Unveiled in Today’s Hot Topics Plenary

Learner Engagement Center Offers Unique Opportunities for Trainees and Educators

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Tonight’s Case Studies Programming Kicks Off with Welcome Reception Be sure to stick around after tonight’s Hot Topics Plenary Session for the AAN Welcome Reception on Level 6 beginning at 5:30 p.m. to socialize and network with your colleagues over delicious hors d'oeuvres and beverages.

Spanish-language Courses to Cover Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Headache, and More

AAN Sections Showcase Shares Thought-provoking Sessions

Look for eight courses taught in Spanish this week, including a focus on in-patient care and tips and tricks for the neuro exam.

Check out the schedule of daily “Spotlight On” Sessions in the AAN Sections Showcase in Chelan 2 in the WSCC.

Today’s Neuroscience in the Clinic Session to Address Neurobiology of Learning and Memory

Congratulate These AAN Scientific Award Recipients

Join expert faculty as they discuss neural mechanisms underlying memory processes and introduce attendees to novel stimulation-based and neurofeedback approaches being developed to promote memory-related brain activity in Alzheimer's and other diseases of aging.

Take a moment to offer your congratulations to these neurology professionals who are being honored for their accomplishment in neurologic science and research during the Annual Meeting.

The Vision of the AAN is to be indispensable to our members. The Mission of the AAN is to promote the highest quality patient-centered neurologic care and enhance member career satisfaction.

Contact Information: American Academy of Neurology 201 Chicago Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55415 USA Phone: (800) 879-1960 (Toll Free) or (612) 928-6000 (International) Fax: (612) 454-2744 Email: memberservices@aan.com Website: AAN.com AAN Chief Executive Officer: Mary E. Post, MBA, CAE Managing Editor: Angela M. Babb, MS, CAE, APR Editor: Tim Streeter Writers: Ryan Knoke, Sarah Parsons Designer: Andrew Imholte Photography: Will Evans Email: aannews@aan.com AANextra is published by the American Academy of Neurology. The American Academy of Neurology’s registered trademarks and service marks are registered in the United States and various other countries around the world. “American Brain Foundation” is a registered service mark of the American Brain Foundation and is registered in the United States.

Attend Today’s AAN Business Meeting The annual Business Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology will be held today from 4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m. in Rooms 605/610 of the Washington State Convention Center. The session will feature reports on 2021 activities and finances from AAN leadership.

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Should Patients with a Single Unprovoked Seizure Be Evaluated and Treated as If They Have Epilepsy?

Orly Avitzur, MD, MBA, FAAN

AAN Chief Executive Officer Mary E. Post, MBA, CAE

Yes: Gregory D. Cascino, MD, FAAN Mayo Clinic

No: Anteneh Mekonnen Feyissa, MD, MSc, FAAN, Mayo Clinic

Aducanumab: To Prescribe or Not Prescribe

AAN Treasurer Charles C. Flippen II, MD, FAAN Yes: A lireza Atri, MD, PhD Banner Health

No: David S. Knopman, MD, FAAN, Mayo Clinic

Should Anticoagulation Be Restarted After Cerebral Hemorrhage for Secondary Stroke Prevention in AFib?

Yes: K evin N. Sheth, MD, FAAN, Yale University

No: Edip M. Gurol, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital

Which side do you prefer from the Controversies in Neurology Plenary Session? Join the conversation at #AANAM. 

Live Fireside Chat to Follow Controversies in Neurology Plenary Session Head over to the Research Connections Learner Engagement Center in Hall 4C-4 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m to engage with and ask questions of plenary moderators and presenters during the live, 30-minute fireside chats!

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Latest Translational Research Unveiled in Today’s Hot Topics Plenary Session

Tonight’s Case Studies Programming Kicks Off with Welcome Reception

Make your way to Hall 4A between 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. today to hear three outstanding speakers summarize their trailblazing translational research and describe the clinical implications of the results. This session will be moderated by AAN Science Committee Member and AAN Board Member James N. Goldenberg, MD, FAAN.

Be sure to stick around after tonight’s Hot Topics Plenary Session for the AAN Welcome Reception on Level 6 beginning at 5:30 p.m. to socialize and network with your colleagues over delicious hors d'oeuvres and beverages before kicking off the evening’s lineup of popular Case Studies programming, which will begin at 6:15 p.m. Each program presents unique real-world cases and takes participants through the steps taken to diagnose and treat.

Speakers and topics include:

Therapeutically Targeting Senescent Cells to Treat Agerelated Diseases Miranda E. Orr, PhD

Viruses and Neurological Autoimmunity Michael R. Wilson, MD, FAAN

This year's Case Studies topic lineup includes:

Case Studies: Unusual Movement Disorders Caroline M. Tanner, MD, PhD, FAAN

Case Studies: Diagnosis and Management of Unusual Cases in Neuromuscular Disease Robert M. Pascuzzi, MD, FAAN

Glymphatic System Dysfunction: A Unifying Feature in Neurodegeneration Humberto Mestre, MD, PhD

What is your aha moment from the Hot Topics Plenary Session? Join the conversation at #AANAM. 

Case Studies: Challenging Acute Ischemic Stroke Cases Vivien H. Lee, MD, FAAN

Case Studies: Challenging Headache Cases Peter Goadsby, MD, PhD

Case Studies: Test Your Knowledge: A Case-based Approach to Neuroimaging Joshua P. Klein, MD, PhD, FAAN

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Learn More About UCNS Certification and Accreditation Staff of the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties are on hand this week at the Annual Meeting to answer questions about UCNS certification, continuous certification, and training program accreditation for the subspecialties of Autonomic Disorders, Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry, Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology, Geriatric Neurology, Headache Medicine, Interventional Neurology, Neurocritical Care, Neuroimaging, and Neuro-oncology. The UCNS booth 1808, located in the “Association Neighborhood” near the entrance to the Exhibit Hall area, will be open Sunday through Wednesday during exhibit hours. The UCNS also will be participating in the Trainee and Faculty Reception on Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and presenting at the Section Showcase. The UCNS was founded by representatives of the American Academy of Neurology, American Neurological Association, Association of University Professors of Neurology, Child Neurology Society, and Professors of Child Neurology, who were planning a new organization to provide a means for formal recognition of emerging neurologic subspecialties and an opportunity to improve training for subspecialties through the development of training and clinical competence standards. Incorporated in 2003, the UCNS promotes high-quality patient-centered care through accreditation of training programs and certification of physicians in neurologic subspecialties.

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Exhibit Hall Walking Path Is Great Way to Get Steps Starting Sunday! The Exhibit Hall, located on Level 4, is the perfect place to get your steps in for the Movement Challenge through the Heka Health app with the Walking Path marked around the outside of the hall. As we all know, the benefits of walking include lower blood pressure and cholesterol; increased energy; improved sleep; stress relief; stronger heart, muscles and bones; and improved balance and quality of life! Open Sunday through Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Exhibit Hall has countless opportunities to explore, discover, and connect through interactive exhibits, events, and experiences and covers more than 1,000 steps! Pick up an Exhibit Hall Passport while you’re exploring and enter for a chance to win prizes, including a grand prize drawing of a 2023 Annual Meeting registration and a three-night stay in an AAN preferred hotel—compliments of the Academy. Start getting your steps in when the hall opens on Sunday! Collect stickers from each company participating in that day’s passport and turn your passport into the ticket tumbler at that day’s premier sponsor for your chance to win prizes. With a new passport each day, you have new chances to win by playing every day! Passports are available near Registration, at Meeting Information, and in the Exhibit Hall. Get today’s passport to see the full list of prizes and complete contest rules.

Get in the Wacky Game Show Zone at Thursday’s NeuroZone Sticking around until the end of the week? Be sure to mark your calendars for NeuroZone set to take place Thursday, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., at the HeadTalks stage on the Atrium Lobby of the convention center. Get ready to kick off the Closing Party with a wacky and unpredictable series of game show challenges. Will your friends and colleagues survive the mental and physical trials that await? Who will emerge victorious? Don’t miss this chance to close out the Annual Meeting week with some zany fun—and a special appearance by AAN President Orly Avitzur, MD, MBA, FAAN!

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Spanish-language Courses to Cover Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Headache, and More

Online Learning

Look for eight courses taught in Spanish this week, including a focus on in-patient care and tips and tricks for the neuro exam. Add these courses to your personal agenda within the AAN Conferences mobile app by clicking the star icon by the name of each session. Then you can see your list of starred sessions in “My Agenda.”

The AAN has fully embraced delivery of neurology education online to meet your needs. Visit the Online Learning booth in the Level 4 Atrium Lobby to learn about the many options available from the quick Question of the Day app and NeuroBytes videos to more indepth NeuroReady ® self-assessments, board prep and continuing certification courses. Medical students also benefit from online education specific to them within NeuroBytes and NeuroReady self-assessment, and the RITE® exam. And everyone can benefit from the AAN's new online Anti-racism Education Program.

Epilepsia: Lo que hacemos y lo que haremos (Epilepsy)

Our staff are here to answer your questions about online learning and you can enter a drawing for the chance to win FREE access to NeuroReady or Annual Meeting On Demand: Seattle. The booth is open throughout the Annual Meeting.

You asked, we listened! Watch for a new pilot webinar series later this spring: NeuroPanels will feature a panel of experts discussing and taking questions regarding case studies on COVID-19/Neuroinfectious Diseases, Sports Concussion, and Headache. Free with membership.

Offerings include:

Sunday, 12:15 p.m.–2:15 p.m. Director: Guillermo Ruben Delgado-Garcia, MD, MSc

Movimientos Anormales (Movement Disorders) Sunday, 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Director: Federico J. Rodriguez-Porcel, MD

Actualización en Enfermedades Neuromusculares (Neuromuscular) Monday, 7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Director: Alejandro Tobon, MD

Consejos para dar una charla científica efectiva (How to prepare and present abstracts at the AAN Annual Meeting) Monday, 2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m., in the Research Connections Learner Engagement Center Speaker: Enrique C. Leira, MD, FAAN

Buenas prácticas en neurología hospitalaria en Hispanoamérica (Best Practices for In-patient Care) Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Director: Karen Dianne Orjuela, MD

Consejos Prácticos para un Buen Examen Neurológico (Neuro Exam Tips and Tricks) Tuesday, 3:00 p.m.–3:45 p.m., at the HeadTalks Experiential Learning Area Speakers: José Biller, MD, FAAN, FACP, FAHA, and Vladimir Hachinski, MD, DSc, FAAN

Cefalea: viejos y nuevos conceptos y estrategias (Headache) Wednesday, 7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Director: Gloria Patricia Simms, MD

Trombectomía Mecánica: Consejos Prácticos para el Tratamiento de Pacientes con Oclusión de Grandes Vasos (Neuroendovascular) Thursday, 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Director: Edgar A. Samaniego, MD, FAAN

Connect with your colleagues during Networking en Español on Monday, April 4, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Hall 4B. Specific tables will be marked accordingly. 8

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Learner Engagement Center Offers Unique Opportunities for Trainees and Educators Attention trainees, educators, and education coordinators: make the new Neuro Trainee and Educator Junction on Tahoma 3 and Tahoma 4 of the convention center your homebase this week in Seattle for lively panel discussions, engaging talks, exciting games and trivia, and other unique opportunities for collaborative learning and connection. Grab a complimentary beverage, take advantage of the selfie spot, keep up on what’s trending on Twitter, connect with a preassigned mentor/ mentee, work on a puzzle, or just mingle and connect with your peers—this new Learner Engagement Center has it all!

Saturday

Panel discussions on residency

applications, general neurology, and coordinator roles/best practices

Sunday

Medical Student Symposium

12:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Coordinator—Mini sessions on

setting boundaries, burnout, and talking to difficult people; creating a clerkship handbook; and wellness

Monday

Being a Mentee

12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m.

SIGN (Student Interest Group In

Neurology) Meeting 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Panel Through the Fire: Career

Perspectives of Underrepresented in Neurosciences 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Trainee and Faculty

Networking Reception 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Tuesday

Trainee Trivia

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Panel discussions with SIGN leaders

on why they chose neurology, physician-scientist career path, and editorial career path

Wednesday

Panel on challenges for international

medical graduates, the publishing process, and subspecialty pitches

Panel on personal statements,

letters of interest, and cover letters and understanding patients as consumers

Thursday

How to Navigate the Job Market

Career Planning as an International

Medical Graduate and What I Learned About Research

Medical Student Meet and Greet

8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

AAN Sections Showcase Shares Thought-provoking Sessions Check out the schedule of daily “Spotlight On” Sessions in the AAN Sections Showcase in Chelan 2 in the WSCC. Sessions covering a wide range of topics will be hosted by section leaders and are open to all registered attendees.

Saturday

Sleep Medicine Section

Section Spotlight on Daylight Savings Time 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

Behavioral Neurology and

Neuropsychiatry and UIN Section Spotlight on Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Behavioral Neurology 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

Saturday

Neuro-oncology Section

Section Spotlight on Growing Leaders Within Sections 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

AB Baker Section on

Neurological Education Section Spotlight on the Impact of Changes to Neurology Education 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

Monday

Global Health Section

Section Spotlight on Careers in Global Neurology 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

Movement Disorders Section

Section Spotlight on COVID and Beyond—Adapting to the Times 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

Tuesday

Stroke and Vascular

Neurology Section Section Spotlight: Expanded Indications for Thrombolysis and Thrombectomy 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

Wednesday

Neuromuscular Section

Section Spotlight on Mentorship Opportunities 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

Adults with IDD and

Neurogenetics Sections Section Spotlight on Genetic Testing in Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

Thursday

Neurohospitalist Section

Section Spotlight on Transformative QI Projects in Hospital Neurology 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

Neuro-Ophthalmology & Neuro-

Otology Section Section Spotlight on Curriculum and Pipeline Initiative 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

Palliative Care Section

Section Spotlight on a New Section’s Achievements and Successes 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. 2022 Annual Meeting • AANextra

Today’s Experiential Learning Area Highlights Look for two Experiential Learning Areas for an interactive way of learning that will engage you intellectually, emotionally, and socially and offer you fresh ideas to help you personally and professionally. Here are today’s highlights:

HeadTalks – Atrium Lobby

Live Well – Skybridge Lobby

Neuro Feud

Poetry and Neurology Workshop

12:00 p.m.–12:45 p.m.

1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.

Watch your neurology colleagues battle it out in this classic game! Led by hosts Joyce K. Lee-Iannotti, MD, and Muhib Khan, MD, participants will earn points by guessing answers to survey questions sent to neurology professionals.

Michael L. Wynn, DO, FAAN, will help neurologist writers see their work anew and illuminate fresh possibilities for their poems.

Michael L. Wynn, DO, FAAN Joyce K. Lee-Iannotti, MD

Muhib Khan, MD

EEG Talk

The Power of Lifestyle Medicine: How Nutrition, Movement, Sleep, and Connection Can Change Your Life 3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

3:00 p.m.–3:45 p.m. Join us for the very first LIVE version of the beloved video podcast, EEG Talk! Hosts Fábio Nascimento, MD, and Brandon Westover, MD, will share their journey with us and welcome a special guest expert to discuss the identification of interictal epileptiform discharges on EEG.

Learn about the impact of nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and social connection on well-being with Andrea C. Wasilewski, MD.

Andrea C. Wasilewski, MD Fábio Nascimento, MD

Brandon Westover, MD

AAN Conferences Mobile App Daily Tip Download the AAN Conferences mobile app in the App Store or Google Play. Log in to the app using your AAN ID and password to access all features so you can: Access the most up-to-date program details and information on speakers Build your personalized agenda and get reminders for upcoming sessions Use interactive maps to help navigate the convention center Livestream select sessions Access program materials and submit evaluations to claim CME Turn on push notifications for helpful conference reminders and tips Add your interests to your profile to get tailored program recommendations Search for programs or attendees and filter your search by program type,

topic, and more to help find sessions most relevant to you See highlights for the day ahead and the overall conference Join the conversation on our social stream

Need support? Visit the mobile app help desk by the Information Booth on Level 4.

Available for iPhone, iPad, or Android

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Today’s Learner Engagement Center Highlights New at the 2022 Annual Meeting are Learner Engagement Centers, dedicated spaces for informal and formal learning where you can casually gather with colleagues, as well as share knowledge in a unique environment. These centers are designed to foster collaborative learning, share unique education delivery methods, and spark engaging conversations among attendees. The five Learner Engagement Centers are:

Academic Exchange

Practice and Policy Engagement Center

Offering career development, coaching, small group dialogue sessions, and networking opportunities across career stages for academic neurology professionals, with talks occurring in Tahoma 1 and Tahoma 2 serving as the networking lounge.

Providing inclusive tools in practice management, quality improvement, and advocacy to support high-quality care, improve efficiency, and increase revenue.

Tahoma 1 and Tahoma 2

Hall 4C-3

Leadership University

Research Connections Hall 4C-4

Hall 4C-1 and 4C-2

Expanding neurology leadership development training through education, exposure, and engagement.

Offering researcher resources, inspiration for future research, and connection with other researchers.

Neuro Trainee and Educator Junction Tahoma 3 and Tahoma 4

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Sharing information and resources and connecting trainees and educators.

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Industry Therapeutic Update from Idorsia Pharmaceuticals A Panel Discussion on the Nights and Days of Insomnia

Come see us at Booth 1805 for exciting information about sleep

On behalf of Idorsia Pharmaceuticals, we are pleased to invite you to a dinner program on insomnia with the following faculty:

Alon Y. Avidan, MD, MPH, FAAN, FAASM

Paul Doghramji, MD, FAAFP

Director, UCLA Sleep Disorders Center Professor, UCLA Department of Neurology Los Angeles, CA

Senior Family Physician Collegeville Family Practice Collegeville, PA

Ashgan Elshinawy, DO

Rachel Marie E. Salas, MD, Med, FAAN

Pulmonary and Sleep Specialist Pulmonary & Sleep Disorders of NJ Plainsboro, NJ

Assistant Medical Director Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep and Wellness Baltimore, MD

This event is being held during the 2022 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting at the following dates and locations:

Saturday, April 2, 2022

Monday, April 4, 2022

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Grand Hyatt Seattle Leonesa Ballroom I

Please note, this event is not a CME program nor will CME credits be given for attendance. This event is not a part of the official AAN Annual Meeting programming. © 2022 Idorsia Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. US-IDS-00322 2/22

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Check out today’s highlights in each area: Academic Exchange

Practice and Policy Engagement Center

Helping Your Faculty Grow and Blossom: Methods to Promote Faculty Growth and Satisfaction

Expanding Neurology Care Team and Staffing Models

4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.

Laurie Gutmann, MD, FAAN

Laurie Gutmann, MD, FAAN, will discuss faculty growth and satisfaction that is key to a successful academic department and the leadership involvement that is important in this process. This interactive session will allow chairs, vice chairs, and other leaders for faculty development to discuss successful methods for faculty development including programs they have developed internally, external programs that have been useful, pearls, and pitfalls.

Leadership University Leadership and Temperament 2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

James C. Stevens, MD, FAAN

Temperament is the inherent personality unique to each individual. Social science has determined that there are four dominant categories of temperament and there are methods to discern which is the prominent personality-type of an individual. This program will give you the tools on how to accurately determine this factor and how best to communicate with different personalities in order to be an effective leader.

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

Learn more about how to expand your neurology care team and different staffing models.

Research Connections Fireside Chat

11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Continue the conversation with speakers from this morning’s Controversies in Neurology Plenary Session. Bring your questions and ideas.

Neuro Trainee and Educator Junction Panel Discussion – Residency Applications 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.

Medical students: Attend this session to gain an understanding of what to include in your residency applications.

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Got a Practice Question? The practice @aan.com Networks Have the Answers The practice@aan.com email inbox is an efficient way to reach AAN staff and member expertise on practice-related topics such as payers, MIPS/MACRA, coding, and practice management. Staff experts respond within one business day and can seek the assistance and real-world expertise of the Practice Support Network, a group of 30 practicing neurologists and graduates of AAN’s Practice Leadership Program, or the Business Support Network, comprised of nine business administrators in various practice settings. Below are some common questions that have come into the inbox recently.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

Q: What resources are available to a neurology administrator through the AAN? How can the AAN help connect me with my colleagues? A: The AAN has many resources dedicated to help business administrators (BA) and their practices thrive. If you aren’t already, consider becoming an AAN member. BA membership provides access to SynapseSM, the AAN’s online discussion boards, where you can reach your peers; free education products, such as the BA Education Series; and discounts on registration to the AAN’s conferences. Administrators can reach colleagues in a variety of ways. In addition to Synapse, email practice@aan.com to reach the Business Support Network, where administrators are ready to help answer any practice-related questions you may have. Visiting AAN.com/PracticeResources is a great place to find resources to help you and your practice. The coding resources feature up-to-date information on coding changes and best practices. The operations resources, such as the Top 5 lists and benchmarking data, can help you optimize your practice. And the value-based care resources can help you navigate the Quality Payment Program and support quality improvement in your practice.

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CODING

Q. When billing based on Medical Decision Making (MDM) for outpatient E/M services, how should I count multiple tests under the Category I MDM element “Amount and/or Complexity of Data to be Reviewed and Analyzed”? If I order a complete blood count, comprehensive metabolic panel, and a lipid panel, how many unique tests would this be considered? A. This would count as three unique tests toward meeting the requirement for Category I of the MDM element. Each unique test ordered or reviewed counts and is considered unique even if they are all in the same category of test. Keep in mind, if a test is ordered and results are reviewed as part of an encounter, it is counted as only one data point. To learn more about coding based on Medical Decision Making, review neurology specific outpatient E/M coding case studies online at AAN.com/EM.

QUALITY PAYMENT PROGRAM

Q: My practice is struggling to identify which quality measures and improvement activities to report for Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) reporting this year. How can I narrow down my options? A: Each year, the AAN develops updated resources related to the Quality Payment Program (QPP) and MIPS, including identifying measures and activities that are most relevant to neurologists that year. The AAN’s Quality Payment Program webpage offers a resource on how to “Navigate the Quality Component of MIPS,” which includes the neurology measures available in MIPS, including measures in the Axon Registry ® . For the Improvement Activities component, the AAN has developed a resource on “Improvement Activities for Neurologists to Consider” that can help practices determine what practice improvement activities they may already be participating in and can attest to for credit in MIPS. You can access these resources and learn more about MIPS at AAN.com/QPP. Additionally, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has a tool to search and navigate quality measures by specialty at qpp.cms.gov.

Today’s Neuroscience in the Clinic Session to Address Neurobiology of Learning and Memory

Joshua M. Shulman, MD, PhD, FAAN

Anna K. Gillespie, PhD

Annabelle Singer, PhD

Today, between 12:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m., join expert faculty Joshua M. Shulman, MD, PhD, FAAN; Anna K. Gillespie, PhD; and Annabelle Singer, PhD, as they discuss neural mechanisms underlying memory processes and introduce attendees to novel stimulation-based and neurofeedback approaches being developed to promote memoryrelated brain activity in Alzheimer's and other diseases of aging. The presenters will also discuss how such strategies for manipulating brain activity hold promise for therapeutic benefit, as well as shed light on fundamental mechanisms of cognitive processes. Mihaly Hajos, PhD, and Joey Hsu, will each present abstracts related to this topic. The session will conclude with a panel discussion along with opportunity for questions. Attendees may claim two CME credits.

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2O22 AAN Run/Walk for Brain Research

Adam Quick, MD Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio What did you miss about the AAN Annual Meeting during the pandemic? I missed seeing friends from other institutions who you are used to running into and catching up with. I missed the science sessions—seeing what’s new and exciting in the world of neurology. What are you looking forward to? I’m directing the Neurology Update course tomorrow, so I’m looking forward to that. And I’ve never been to Seattle, so I’m hoping to spend some time looking around.

Come Out for Fresh Air, Fun, and a Great Cause 2022 Run/Walk for Brain Research Tuesday, April 5, 6:30 a.m.–8:00 a.m.

Lake Union Park Jana Pettit, MBA Business Administrator, University of Washington

Join your colleagues for a friendly run/walk. All proceeds will be donated to brain research.

How did you get involved in the AAN? First I joined the Neurology Compensation and Productivity Work Group to help with the survey, and that was a great group, then I got involved in the Practice Management and Technology Subcommittee. This year I’m participating in some of the talks on practice management in the Learner Engagement Center. I love the connections you make and the ability to reach out to other people across the country that are doing what you’re doing. And the barriers between the MDs and business administrators are nonexistent. It’s a really great group.

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Safety and COVID-19 Protocols

Attendee Breakfast and Lunch

Social distancing is encouraged where possible. Attendees are encouraged to do what feels best for them. The AAN requests all attendees be respectful of the preferences indicated by their fellow attendees.

Attendee breakfasts are served from 6:45 a.m.–7:45 a.m. in Hall 4B, Skagit Lower Level, and Tahoma Level.

Green: High fives and handshakes are okay with frequent

hand washing.

Yellow: Elbows only. Still being cautious.

Red: No contact. Maintain distance where possible.

The AAN is striving to ensure the safety of attendees through greater cleaning and sanitation efforts throughout the center. The Washington State Convention Center has received a Global Biorisk Advisory Council star certification, which is the cleaning industry’s gold standard for outbreak prevention, response, and recovery accreditation. Encore, our designated audio-visual provider, is ensuring that microphones, laptops, ePoster screens, and other equipment are cleaned between sessions. All attendees, staff, and vendors must wear a mask when indoors. Masks are required except in the following limited circumstances: When you are actively eating or drinking When you are a faculty member presenting at a lecture or

panel Need a mask? Extras are available at the Information Booth on Level 4. If you are feeling unwell, PCR testing will be available through GoLab at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel Seattle.

Attendee lunches are served from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. in the Poster Hall 4B only.

Education Program Syllabi and Slides Available Online Education Program syllabi and slides are available online only at AAN.com/materials or through the AAN Conferences mobile app.

Submit Evaluations for Annual Meeting CME Complete your evaluations to get your CME credits by using the AAN Conferences mobile app or by visiting AAN.com/view/CME. CME requests may be made through May 14, 2022, unless you have upgraded your registration to extend your access with Annual Meeting On Demand. Transcripts will be emailed approximately six weeks after the meeting. AAN members can also access their transcript via NeuroTracker™ at AAN.com/view/NeuroTracker.

Want More Time to Review Programs? Extend your access to Annual Meeting programs by upgrading your registration to include Annual Meeting On Demand. Access will be available until March 1, 2023, for most recordings. Check the back of your badge to see if you have already purchased Gold or Platinum registration. If not, head to Registration on Yakima Level 1 to upgrade.

If you need a test for travel, a no-cost PCR testing option is available on Level 1 of the Convention Center from Tuesday, April 5 to Friday, April 8, 2022. Maps of testing sites near the Washington State Convention Center will be available at the Information Booth on Level 4.

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What excited you today at #AANAM? Join the conversation at #AANAM Tochi Eboh @tochiieboh

Extremely excited to attend my first (and not my last) #AANAM in Seattle this weekend!! Also extremely thankful to have received the Med Student Diversity Scholarship. Ready to eat, sleep, and breathe Neurology for the next 4 days! @AANMember #NeuroTwitter #MedTwitter Abhimanyu Mahajan @AMahajanMD

And so it begins... Three years after the last in-person #AANAM, looking forward to the next 6 days in Seattle. @AANMember #GreatNeuroReunion

Erm I. Kahn @the_nEuRiUm

How early is too early to start networking at #AANAM…Just bothered a mid-aged couple on their way to Seattle to see their son, while waiting for our plane to board…because... well…the husband looked like a neurologist! @AANMember

Kara Stavros, MD @StavrosKara

I made it to Seattle for #AANAM! I’m so excited to finally meet my Emerging Leaders colleagues in person tomorrow and join in the #GreatNeuroReunion #AANleadership @AANMember

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Huntington’s disease (HD) chorea progressively limits patients’ lives1

patients with HD chorea require % of assistance with self-care activities 2

Significantly more patients with chorea vs those without require assistance with2:

Preparing food and eating

Getting dressed and bathing

Shopping

Traveling out of the house

EARLY TREATMENT CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.3,4 LEARN MORE AT THE TEVA BOOTH TODAY. There are no data to suggest that treatment of HD chorea affects any of the outcomes presented above. References: 1. Roos RAC. Huntington’s disease: a clinical review. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2010;5:40. 2. Claassen DO, DeCourcy J, Mellor J, Johnston C, Iyer RG. Impact of chorea on self-care activity, employment, and health-care resource use in patients with Huntington’s disease. JHEOR. 2021;8(1):99-105. 3. Beglinger LJ, O’Rourke JJF, Wang C, Langbehn DR, Duff K, Paulsen JS; Huntington Study Group Investigators. Earliest functional declines in Huntington disease. Psychiatry Res. 2010;178(2):414-418. 4. Thorley EM, Iyer RG, Wicks P, et al. Understanding how chorea affects health-related quality of life in Huntington disease: an online survey of patients and caregivers in the United States. Patient. 2018;11(5):547-559. © 2022 Teva Neuroscience, Inc. HD-40706 February 2022

Congratulate These AAN Scientific Award Recipients Take a moment to offer your congratulations to these neurology professionals who are being honored for their accomplishment in neurologic science and research during the Annual Meeting. Visit the Awards Theater to learn more or find the complete list of 2022 AAN award recipients at AAN.com/research/award-recipients.

AAN NEURO-INFECTIOUS DISEASE AWARD Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology.

Funded by the American Academy of Neurology.

Payal Patel, MD University of Washington, Bellevue, WA

Monica Diaz, MD, MS University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC

Thursday, April 7, 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. S38: All Things HIV and ID

ALLIANCE AWARDS: FOUNDERS Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and endowed by the former American Academy of Neurology Alliance.

Ronda Lun, MD The Ottawa Hospital-Civic Campus, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Sunday, April 3, 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. S6: Cerebrovascular Disease: Diagnosis, Prediction and Population Health

ALLIANCE AWARDS: S. WEIR MITCHELL Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and endowed by the former American Academy of Neurology Alliance.

Jean-Pierre Falet, MD, CM McGill University, Mount Royal, Quebec, Canada Monday, April 4, 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. S14: MS Therapeutics

BRUCE S. SCHOENBERG INTERNATIONAL AWARD IN NEUROEPIDEMIOLOGY Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and endowed by GlaxoSmithKline, Inc.

Adrian Espiritu, MD, MSc (cand.) University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Monday, April 4, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. S12: Neuroepidemiology

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARD Funded by the American Academy of Neurology.

Meredith Bock, MD University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA Noreen Bukhari-Parlakturk, MD, PhD Duke University, Durham, NC

CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP

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Angela Hewitt, MD, PhD University of Rochester, Child Neurology, Rochester, NY Bipasha Mukherjee-Clavin, MD, PhD Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP IN ALS Funded by The ALS Association and American Brain Foundation in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology.

Sanjana Shellikeri, PhD University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP IN FTD Funded by The Holloway Family Fund of The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration and the Bob Burros Family Memorial Fund of the American Brain Foundation in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology.

Indira Garcia Cordero, PhD University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP IN LEWY BODY DISEASES Funded by The Mary E. Groff Charitable Trust, the Alzheimer's Association, and American Brain Foundation, in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology.

Zachary Macchi, MD University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Aurora, CO

CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP IN MIGRAINE Funded by Amgen, Inc. and American Brain Foundation in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology.

Gina Dumkrieger, PhD Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ

CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY Funded by the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the American Brain Foundation in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology.

Samuel Carrell, MD, PhD University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Stefan Nicolau, MD National Children's, Columbus, OH

CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP IN NEURODISPARITIES Funded by the Hearst Foundation, Eisai, and American Brain Foundation in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology.

Whitley Aamodt, MD, MPH, MSCE University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP IN NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASE Funded by the Muscle Study Group and American Brain Foundation in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology.

Tyler Rehbein, MD University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP IN PARKINSON'S DISEASE Funded by the Parkinson's Foundation and American Brain Foundation in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology.

Lauren Hammer, MD, PhD University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP IN TOURETTE SYNDROME Funded by the Tourette Association of America and American Brain Foundation in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology.

Natalia Szejko, MD, PhD University of Calgary, Alberta Children's Hospital, Child Neurology, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

CLINICIAN SCIENTIST DEVELOPMENT AWARD IN MYASTHENIA GRAVIS Funded by the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America and American Brain Foundation in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology.

Patricia Sikorski, PhD George Washington University, Washington, WA

DREIFUSS-PENRY EPILEPSY AWARD Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and endowed by members of the American Academy of Neurology Epilepsy Section; Abbott Laboratories, Inc.; Cephalon, Inc.; Cyberonics, Inc.; Elan Corporation; GlaxoSmithKline, Inc.; Novartis; Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc.; Pfizer Inc; Shire Pharmaceuticals Group; and UCB Pharma.

Piero Perucca, MD, PhD, FRACP The University of Melbourne Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia Sunday, April 3, 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. S7: Epilepsy/Clinical Neurophysiology (EEG): AI

HAROLD WOLFF-JOHN GRAHAM AWARD: AN AWARD FOR HEADACHE/FACIAL PAIN RESEARCH Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and endowed by Endo Pharmaceuticals.

Caroline Ran, MSc, PhD Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden Wednesday, April 6, 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. S31: Advances in Migraine Therapeutics

IRWIN SCHATZ AWARD FOR AUTONOMIC DISORDERS Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and endowed by Lundbeck, Inc.

JOHN DYSTEL PRIZE FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS RESEARCH Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and National Multiple Sclerosis Society and made possible through a special contribution from the John Dystel Multiple Sclerosis Research Fund at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Xavier Montalban, MD, PhD Vall Hebron University Hospital-Multiple Sclerosis Centre of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain Sunday, April 3, 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. S5: COVID and MS Basic Science

JON STOLK AWARD IN MOVEMENT DISORDERS FOR YOUNG INVESTIGATORS

MCKNIGHT CLINICAL TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP IN COGNITIVE AGING AND AGE-RELATED MEMORY LOSS Funded by the McKnight Brain Research Foundation through the American Brain Foundation, and the American Academy of Neurology.

Michael Kleiman, PhD University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL Sarah Szymkowicz, PhD Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN

MEDICAL STUDENT ESSAY AWARDS: EXTENDED NEUROSCIENCE Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology.

Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and endowed by Kyowa Pharmaceutical, Inc., Lineberry Research, Quintiles, Dr. Dennis Gillings, and VelaPharma.

Ari Vandersluis Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Columbus, OH

Bhooma Aravamuthan, MD, DPhil Washington University, St. Louis, MO

Sunday, April 3, 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Poster Session 5

Monday, April 4, 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. S16: Movement Disorders: PD Biomarkers and Clinical Trials

LAWRENCE C. MCHENRY: AN AWARD FOR THE HISTORY OF NEUROLOGY Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology.

David Burkholder, MD Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Tuesday, April 5, 3:30 p.m.–4:10 p.m. S22: History of Neurology

LAWRENCE M. BRASS STROKE RESEARCH AWARD

Eduardo Benarroch, MD, DSci Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Funded by the American Heart Association and the American Brain Foundation, in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology.

Wednesday, April 6, 3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. S30: Autonomic Disorders

Alexandra Czap, MD University of Texas-Houston, Houston, TX

MEDICAL STUDENT ESSAY AWARDS: G. MILTON SHY Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology.

Carly Olszewski, BS Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC Sunday, April 3, 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Poster Session 5

MEDICAL STUDENT ESSAY AWARDS: ROLAND P. MACKAY Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology.

Not given in 2022

MEDICAL STUDENT ESSAY AWARDS: SAUL R. KOREY Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology.

Margo Peyton, BA Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD Sunday, April 3, 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Poster Session 5

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Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and supported by friends of Dr. Jerome Posner.

Amy Yu, MD, MSc University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Not given in 2022

Monday, April 4, 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. S17: Cerebrovascular Disease: Clinical Trials and Outcomes Studies

MITCHELL B. MAX NEUROPATHIC PAIN AWARD Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and endowed by the United States Cancer Pain Relief Committee, the Mayday Fund, and friends of Dr. Mitchell Max.

John Markman, MD University of Rochester, Rochester, NY Monday, April 4, 1:00 p.m.–1:50 p.m. S9: Neuromodulation and Alternatives to Reduce Opioid Use in Pain Management

MOVEMENT DISORDERS RESEARCH AWARD Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology, the Parkinson’s Foundation, and the American Academy of Neurology Movement Disorders Section and endowed by the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Charles Adler, MD, PhD Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ Wednesday, April 6, 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. S32: Movement Disorders: Dystonia and Tremor Disorders

NEUROENDOCRINE RESEARCH AWARD Sponsored by the AAN and supported by friends of Dr. Andrew Herzog.

Deborah Gustafson, PhD, MS State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY Sunday, April 3, 12:00 p.m. Awards Theater

NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP Funded by the American Academy of Neurology.

Sattar Khoshkhoo, MD Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA Sinifunanya Nwaobi, MD, PhD University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

NEURO-ONCOLOGY INVESTIGATOR AWARD

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NEURO-ONCOLOGY SCIENTIFIC AWARD Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and supported by friends of Dr. WK Alfred Yung.

Elizabeth Gerstner, MD Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA Wednesday, April 6, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. S27: Innovations in Neuro-oncology

NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH PRIZE Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology.

Jessica Guo Ward Melville High School, East Setauket, NY Archita Khaire North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, Charlotte, NC Samuel Wu Dublin High School, Dublin, CA Sunday, April 3, 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Poster Session 6

NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH PRIZE IN CHILD NEUROLOGY Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and the Child Neurology Society.

Aliya Fisher Bronx High School of Science, New York, NY

NORMAN GESCHWIND PRIZE IN BEHAVIORAL NEUROLOGY Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and endowed through Dr. Geschwind’s family, friends, and colleagues; Pfizer Inc; and the Society for Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology.

Julio Rojas-Martinez, MD, PhD University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA Sunday, April 3, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. S2: Behavioral Neurology

PRACTICE RESEARCH TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP Funded by the American Academy of Neurology.

Kyra O'Brien, MD University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

PROMOTING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN AUTISM RESEARCH Funded by the American Brain Foundation in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology.

Audrey Brumback, MD, PhD University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School, Austin, TX

POTAMKIN PRIZE FOR RESEARCH IN PICK'S, ALZHEIMER'S, AND RELATED DISEASES Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and the American Brain Foundation and funded through the philanthropy of the Potamkin family.

Vladimir Hachinski, CM, MD, DSc, FRCPC, FCAHS, FAHA, FAAN, FRSC London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada Tuesday, April 5, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. S20: Aging and Dementia 2

AND Wednesday, April 6, 6:00 p.m., Hyatt Regency Ballroom Commitment to Cures Gala

RICHARD OLNEY CLINICIAN SCIENTIST DEVELOPMENT AWARD IN ALS Funded by The ALS Association and American Brain Foundation in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology.

Lauren Kett, MD, PhD Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

ROBERT KATZMAN, MD, CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP IN ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA RESEARCH Funded by the Alzheimer's Association and American Brain Foundation in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology.

Jeffrey Motter, PhD Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc., New York, NY

SCIENTIFIC BREAKTHROUGH AWARD Sponsored by the American Brain Foundation

Stephen L. Hauser, MD University of California, San Francisco, CA Wednesday, April 6, 6:00 p.m., Hyatt Regency Ballroom Commitment to Cures Gala

SHEILA ESSEY AWARD: AN AWARD FOR ALS RESEARCH Presented by the AAN and the ALS Association and supported through the philanthropy of the Essey family through the American Brain Foundation and the ALS Association.

Matthew Kiernan, MBBS (Honours), PhD, DSc, FRACP, FAHMS Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia Monday, April 4, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. S11: ALS and Motor Neuron Disorders

AND Wednesday, April 6, 6:00 p.m. Commitment to Cures Gala

SLEEP SCIENCE AWARD Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and the Sleep Section and endowed by Cephalon, Inc.

Louis Ptacek, MD University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA Sunday, April 3, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. S1: Sleep: Want To Hear The Latest?

SUSAN S. SPENCER, MD, CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP IN EPILEPSY Funded by the American Epilepsy Society, Epilepsy Foundation, and American Brain Foundation in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology.

Regan Lemley, MD Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

WAYNE A. HENING SLEEP MEDICINE INVESTIGATOR AWARD Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and endowed by UCB, Inc., Lilly USA, Elite Home Medical & Respiratory, Inc., Raleigh Neurology Associates, and friends of Dr. Wayne A. Hening.

John Werner, MD, PhD Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD Sunday, April 3, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. S1: Sleep: Want To Hear The Latest?

NEUROLOGY® RESIDENT & FELLOW SECTION WRITING AWARD A. Chris Espinoza, MD; Melissa A. Wright, MD; Meghan S. Candee, MD, MS; Cristina Trandafir, MD, PhD; and Gary R. Nelson, MD Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT. Resident & Fellow Editorial Team for the article “Child Neurology: Late-onset Vitamin B6– Dependent Epilepsy Identified by Rapid Genome Sequencing”

Things to Enjoy in Seattle

Seattle, nestled between the Cascades and Olympic mountains, is a beautiful city. If you feel adventurous, walk down to the Colman Dock and catch the ferry to Bainbridge Island, in the heart of the Puget Sound. Take a stroll through the island’s town center to enjoy shopping or a meal. Chief Se'ahl, after whom our city is named, is buried on Bainbridge Island. –Thabele (Bay) Leslie-Mazwi, MD

Don’t miss the Pike Place Market, which is partially open air and encompasses several levels. There are many tourist attractions within the market area, including a gum wall, and a multitude of places to eat. Ballard Locks near downtown are free to visit and open every day. The engineering behind the locks is very interesting. You also can visit the fish ladder for the chance to see salmon travelling upriver to spawn. –Flavia B. Consens, MD

If you are looking for a solid donut experience, Top Pot Doughnuts is hard to beat. Easy to walk to the one under the monorail track on 5th. –Jeff Kraakevik, MD