Upcoming Neuromodulation Event
Conference
March 4-5, 2025 | The Garden City Hotel
Join us for an exciting in-person event at The Garden City Hotel. This summit is all about exploring the fascinating field of bioelectronic medicine and its impact on neurotechnologies. Leaders in bioelectronic medicine will discuss approaches to meeting the grand challenge for developing more personalized therapies for individuals, while finding scalable solutions for all. Discover the latest advancements and breakthroughs in this rapidly evolving field, as well as how it can benefit both individuals and communities. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with experts and like-minded individuals who share your passion for the future of healthcare. See you there!
| Time | Session Details |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM | FIMR CEO Opening Remarks - Kevin J. Tracey, MD |
| 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM | Keynote Address - John Rogers, PhD (Northwestern U.) Keynote Introduction - Stavros Zanos, MD, PhD |
| 9:45 AM – 11:45 AM | Bioelectronic Med. for Inflammatory Disorders & Diseases of Peripheral Organs - Moderators: Stavros Zanos, MD, PhD (Feinstein Inst.) - Hubert Lim, PhD (U. Minnesota) Panelists - Jared Huston, MD (Feinstein Inst.) - Helen Vuong, PhD (U. Minnesota) - Marat Fudim, MD (Duke U.) - Thomas Taylor-Clark, PhD (U. South Florida) |
| 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM | Cerami Award Presentation - Awardees: Michael Kilgard, PhD - Robert Rennaker, PhD - Seth Hays, PhD Talk Title: "Closed-Loop Vagus Nerve Stimulation during Rehabilitation Promotes Synaptic Plasticity and Enhances Recovery after Neurotrauma" |
| 12:15 PM – 12:18 PM | Diamond Sponsor Presentation - Spark Biomedical |
| 12:18 PM – 1:20 PM | Lunch and Networking |
| 1:20 PM – 2:20 PM | Commercialization in Bioelectronic Medicine and Neuromodulation - Moderator: Marom Bikson, PhD (CCNY) Panelists - Jacob T. Robinson, PhD (Rice U.) - Cameron McIntyre, PhD (Duke U.) - Erika Ross Ellison, PhD (Onward) |
| 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM | Neuromodulation for Spinal Cord and Pain Disorders - Moderator: Leslie R. Morse, PhD (U. Miami) Panelists - Matthew Rodreick (Unite to Fight Paralysis) - Robert Wudlick (Special Guest) - Susan Harkema, PhD (Kessler Foundation) - Vivian Mushahwar, PhD (U. Alberta) |
| 3:20 PM – 3:35 PM | Break |
| 3:35 PM – 4:35 PM | Neurostimulation for Sexual and Bladder Dysfunction - Moderator: Paul Yoo, PhD (U. Toronto) Panelists - Linda Burkett, MD (VCU Health) - Tim Bruns, PhD (U. Michigan) |
| 4:35 PM – 6:00 PM | Poster Session | Cocktail Hour |
| 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Break |
| 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Dinner |
| 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM | After-Hour Cocktail Networking Event |
| Time | Session Details |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:35 AM – 8:45 AM | Welcome and Recap of Day One - Stavros Zanos, MD, PhD (Feinstein Inst.) - Hubert Lim, PhD (U. Minnesota) |
| 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM | Keynote Address - Ralph Kern, MD (Cognito Therapeutics) Keynote Introduction - Hubert Lim, PhD (U. Minnesota) |
| 9:45 AM – 11:45 AM | Innovations in Autonomic Neuromodulation through NIH-SPARC Program - Moderator: Eric Hudak, PhD (NIH) Panelists - Nikki Pelot, PhD (Duke U.) - Mary Barbe, PhD (Temple U.) - Ellis Meng, PhD (USC) - Nathan Makowski, PhD (CWRU) - Joost Wagenaar, PhD (U. Pennsylvania) - John Osborn, PhD (U. Minnesota) |
| 11:45 AM – 11:48 AM | Diamond Sponsor Presentation - iota Biosciences |
| 11:48 AM – 1:00 PM | Lunch and Networking |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Future Opportunities in Therapeutic Ultrasound (with FUS Foundation) - Moderator: Chris Puleo, PhD (RPI) Panelists - Jan Kubanek, PhD (U. Utah) - Takashi Kozai, PhD (U. Pittsburgh) - Suzanne LeBlang, MD (FUS Foundation) |
| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Multimodal Neuromodulation Technologies - Moderator: Eric Chang, PhD (Feinstein Inst.) Panelists - Avniel Singh Ghuman, PhD (U. Pittsburgh) - Sima Mofakham, PhD (Stony Brook U.) - Sankar Alagapan, PhD (Georgia Tech) |
| 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Future Directions in Bioelectronic Medicine - Moderator: Silvestro Micera, PhD (NeuroX, EPFL, SSSA) Panelists - Vasiliki "Vasso" Giagka, PhD (Delft U. of Technology) - Sergey Stavisky, PhD (UC Davis) |
| 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Poster Awards/Presentations |
| 4:30 PM – 4:45 PM | Closing Remarks |
| 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM | Farewell Cocktail Reception |
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