2016 Neuromodulation: The Science
Agenda
Wednesday, Aug 25
8:00 AM
Welcome
Eric J. Grigsby, MD, MBA Founder of the Napa Pain Conference; Founder & CEO, Neurovations: A Patient Care and Innovation Company
Elliott Krames, MD Founding Editor of the Journal Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface, Co-founder, National Pain Foundation, Founding Member, North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS), Past President, International Neuromodulation Society (INS)
Peter Staats, MD, MBA Chief Medical Officer, National Spine & Pain Centers, Past President,
North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS), Past President,
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP), Past President,
NJ Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (NJSIPP)
8:15 AM
1.75 CME
Solving Neuromodulation Problems with Bioengineering
Joseph Pancrazio, PhD University of Texas at Dallas
8:20 AM
Exploiting Polymeric Materials for Neural Interface Applications
Joseph Pancrazio, PhD University of Texas at Dallas
8:40 AM
Model-Based Design of Optimal Neural Interfaces
Warren Grill, Phd Duke University
9:00 AM
Challenges in Multichannel Microstiumlation of the Nervous System
Robert Gaunt, Phd University of Pittsburgh
9:20 AM
Interfacing with the Peripheral Nervous System with Carbon Nanotube Wires
Dominique Durand, Phd Case Western Reserve University Department of Biomedical Engineering
9:40 AM
Thin-Film Electrode Technologies for Neural Stimulation and Recording
Daryl Kipke, PhD Neuronexis Corporation
10:00 AM
Coffee Break
10:20 AM
Electrical Block of Nerve Conduction
Kevin Kilgore, PhD Case Western Reserve University Department of Biomedical Engineering
11:00 AM
Blood Brain Barrier Status as a Marker of Intracortical Electrode Sensing Reliability
Ravi Bellamkonda, PhD Georgia Institute of Technology
11:20 AM
Sensory Stimulation for Limb Loss: Importance of Feedback and Patterned Stimulation
Dustin Tyler, PhD Case Western Reserve University Department of Biomedical Engineering
12:00 PM
0.75 CME
Lunch Break
1:15 PM
1.25 CME
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) 1.25 CME
Moderated by Hunter Peckham, PhD
1:20 PM
FES: Where Are We Today & Where Are We Going? No CME
Jennifer French, MBA Neurotech Network
2:00 PM
New Concepts in Networked Implantable Systems
Kevin Kilgore, PhD Case Western Reserve Department of Biomedical Engineering
2:20 PM
0.75 CME
Reanimation & User Control of the Paralyzed Arm
Robert Kirsch, Phd Case Western Reserve Department of Biomedical Engineering
3:00 PM
Break (30 min): Posters & Exhibits
3:30 PM
Neuroanatomy of Micturition
Alexandra Haessler, MD California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco
3:50 PM
Neurotransmitter Mechanisms Underlying Neuromodulation of Reflex Bladder Activity
William “Chet” de Groat, PhD University of Pittsburgh
4:10 PM
Mechanisms of Excitatory & Inhibitory Pudenal Neuromodulation
Warren Grill, PhD University of Pittsburgh
