Plan to join us for 16 education hours focused on epilepsy
with time to ski, play and relax in Sun Valley.
Educational sessions are on Thursday afternoon and Friday through Sunday mornings. Both CME & CE will be offered. Preferred room rates are available at the Sun Valley Resort. Discounted lift tickets will be available on site.
Advancing Epilepsy Care:
From PNES to Precision Medicine
Join us for an inspiring multi-day journey through the evolving landscape of epilepsy care — blending cutting-edge science, clinical insight, and innovative technology. This year’s conference brings together leaders and learners from across disciplines to explore today’s most relevant topics in epilepsy diagnosis, treatment, and research.
Epilepsy is not a rare disorder, 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy during their lifetime. As a healthcare provider, it is likely you will work with patients with epilepsy during your career whether you treat children or adults. Seizures start for the first time in people over age 65 almost as often as they start in children.
This conference is for physicians, psychologists, pharmacists, NPs, PAs, RNs, social workers, EEG technologists & other professionals who care for patients with neurological conditions and other healthcare providers who wish to learn more about epilepsy.
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Organizers:
Preview Of Topics:
Clinical Foundations & Frontiers (Thurs afternoon)
The conference opens with a deep dive into Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures (PNES), exploring the intersection of neurology and mental health. A neuropharmacology session follows, offering practical updates in medication management and emerging therapies. The afternoon continues with a session on Epilepsy Following Traumatic Brain Injury, focusing on risk factors, pathophysiology, and recovery. The day concludes with a Hosted Welcome Party — a chance to network, relax, and kick off an exciting weekend of collaboration and learning.
Pediatric Focus (Fri morning)
Friday morning turns the spotlight to the unique challenges of pediatric epilepsy. Sessions explore key differences between pediatric and adult presentations, neuropsychological risks and outcomes, and the crucial process of transitioning from pediatric to adult care. The morning concludes with an engaging Case Presentation, illustrating real-world collaboration and problem-solving in pediatric epilepsy management.
Developmental & Genetic Epilepsies (Sat morning)
Saturday centers on Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies (DEE) and Precision Medicine. Presentations cover advances in personalized treatment strategies, genetics and inheritance patterns, and the future of targeted therapy. Later sessions examine Epilepsy Surgery and Implantable Devices, showcasing the latest surgical innovations and neurotechnology driving improved outcomes.
Innovation & Emerging Topics (Sun morning)
The final day explores the future of epilepsy care. Sessions highlight Artificial Intelligence in Epilepsy and EEG, the role of Mood Disorders and emotional health, and the use of Virtual Reality in Affective Disorders. The weekend wraps up with a return to Neuropharmacology, tying together key insights from across the conference and looking ahead to the next era of epilepsy research and care.
Schedule:
THURSDAY - ADULT EPILEPSY & SEIZURES
| 11:00AM |
Registration desk opens & check-in
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| 1:15PM |
Epilepsy Overview - presented by Robert Wechsler, MD
* |
| 2:15PM |
Advances in Functional Dissociative Seizures & FND (PNES) - presented by W. Curt LaFrance, Jr, MD
* |
| 3:15PM |
15-minute break
|
| 3:30PM |
Neuropharmacology Talk (Cannabinoids) - presented by Barry
Gidal, PharmD
* |
| 4:30PM |
Feeding the Brain: The Gut Microbiome & Epilepsy - presented by Janel Schneider, MD
*
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FRIDAY - PEDIATRIC EPILEPSY & SEIZURES
| 7:00AM |
Check-in & breakfast
|
| 7:30AM |
Affective Disorders - presented by W. Curt LaFrance, Jr, MD
* |
| 8:30AM |
Specialized Neuropsychology Assessments in Pediatric Epilepsy - presented by Kristina E. Patrick, PhD
* |
| 9:30AM |
15-minute break
|
| 9:45AM |
Bridging the Gap: Transition to Adulthood for Youth with Epilepsy - presented by Christine Koterba, PhD
* |
| 10:45AM |
The Changing Landscape of Pediatric Epilepsy: Diagnosis, Treatment & Surgery - presented by Edward "Rusty" Novotny, Jr, MD
* |
SATURDAY - DEVELOPMENTAL EPILEPTIC ENCEPHALOPATHIES (DEEs)
| 7:00AM |
Check-in & breakfast
|
| 7:30AM |
Developmental & Epileptic Encephalopathies & Precision Therapies
- presented by Amy Brooks-Kayal, MD
*
|
| 8:30AM |
Mainstreaming Epilepsy Genetics into Clinical Practice - presented by Fuki Marie Hisama, MD
* |
| 9:30AM |
15-minute break
|
| 9:45AM |
Neuropharmacology Talk (Serotonergic System) - presented by Raman Sankar, MD
* |
| 10:45AM |
Clinical Virtual Reality: A Brief Review of the Future - presented by Skip Rizzo, PhD
*
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SUNDAY - SPECIAL TOPICS IN EPILEPSY
| 7:00AM |
Check-in & breakfast
|
| 7:30AM |
Artificial Intelligence in Epilepsy & EEG - presented by John Stern, MD
* |
| 8:30AM |
Adding Insult to Injury: Neuropsychological Sequelae of Post-Traumatic Seizures in Adults - presented by J. Audie Black, PhD
*
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| 9:30AM |
15-minute break
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| 9:45AM |
Epilepsy Surgery: Past, Present, & Future - presented by Nicholas Poolos, MD
* |
| 10:45AM |
Implantable Devices for the Treatment of Epilepsy - presented by David E. Burdette, MD
*
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Speakers:
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J. "Audie" S. Black, PhD, ABN – Idaho Neuropsychology, PLLC, Boise, ID
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Amy Brooks-Kayal, MD, FAES, FAAN, FANA - Dept of Neurology, UC Davis Health
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David E. Burdette, MD - Corewell Health System Dept of Neurology, Grand Rapids, MI
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Barry E. Gidal, PharmD, FAES - School of Pharmacy & Dept of Neurology, University of Wisconsin–Madison
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Fuki Marie Hisama, MD - School of Medicine/Dept of Pediatrics, University of California Irvine
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Christine Koterba, PhD, ABPP - Dept of Pediatric Psychology & Neuropsychology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Ohio State University
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W. Curt LaFrance, Jr, MD, MPH, FAAN, FAPNA, FAES, DLFAPA - Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School
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Edward "Rusty" Novotny, Jr, MD - Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle
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Kristina E. Patrick, PhD, ABPP, BCBA - Seattle Children's Hospital
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Nicholas Poolos, MD, PhD - University of Washington Regional Epilepsy Center, Seattle, WA
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Skip Rizzo, PhD - USC Dept of Psychiatry & the School of Gerontology
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Raman Sankar, PhD, MD, FAAN, FAES - Division of Pediatric Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA
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Janel Schneider, MD, FAES - Neurology Diagnostics Group, WI
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John M. Stern, MD, MA, FAES, FANA, FAAN - Dept of Neurology, Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
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Robert T. Wechsler, MD, PhD, FAES, FAAN - Consultants in Epilepsy & Neurology, Boise, ID
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Location:
SUN VALLEY RESORT
#1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, ID 83353
Call 800.786.8259
Give them the dates & ask for the “BAND Conference Room Block”
NOTE: BAND’s educational & social activities will be at the Inn.
Or, book online at: https://book.passkey.com/go/BANDConf
Per Sun Valley Resort policy: A deposit equaling your first night’s room charge, fees and taxes is due when you make your reservation. Please note all reservations are fully refundable up to 7 days prior to arrival; once inside 7 days of arrival the reservation is nonrefundable and all nights will be charged to the card on file. Sun Valley Resort policy is to charge for "no shows" as well as early departures made within 7 days of arrival.
Check-in is at 4PM. Check-out is at 11AM.
Discounted lift tickets will be available on site for BAND Conference attendees!
Continuing Education Details:
Conference sessions are intended for post-doctorate-level medical and mental health care providers. Other licensed health and mental health providers and graduate students are welcome to attend.
CME CREDITS
St. Luke’s Health System designates this Live event for a maximum of 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
St Luke’s Health System is accredited by the Utah Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CE CREDITS
The Idaho Psychological Association is a sponsor of this event. The Idaho Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Idaho Psychological Association maintains responsibility for the program and its content.
Psychologists
Continuing education credits are available to psychologists for full attendance of approved sessions of this conference. No CE credit is available for partial attendance of a session.
Other health/mental health professionals
This activity provides a total of 16.0 contact hours. Attendance letters will be provided. Contact your licensing board or professional association for your specific CE requirements.
PLEASE READ - IMPORTANT ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: This activity will be held in-person only. Continuing education credit is awarded to participants who attend sessions in their entirety. Breaks are noted on the SCHEDULE above. A brief grace period of up to 10% of full session time (e.g., 6 minutes for a 1-hour session) with a maximum of 20 minutes for longer sessions (e.g., 20 minutes for a 6-hour session) may be applied. CE credit(s) will be provided only to individuals who sign-in upon arrival, attend entire sessions and sign-out upon departure.
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