2023 Event Program

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A Technician's Guide to the Modified Glasgow Coma Scale
Primary Presenter: Melissa Evans, LVT, CVT, VTS(ECC) (she/her/hers) – United Veterinary Care
Neurology
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CE: 1
On Demand
Artificial Intelligence as a Diagnostic Tool in Veterinary Neurology
Primary Presenter: Jasmin N. Nessler, DECVN (she/her/hers) – University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover
Neurology
CE: 1
On Demand
Physiology and Management of Channelopathies
Primary Presenter: Dennis O'Brien, DVM, PhD – University of Missouri & University of Alaska Fairbanks
Neurology
CE: 1
On Demand
Spinal Cysts: Recognition, Diagnosis and Treatment
Primary Presenter: Ronaldo C. da Costa, DMV, MSc, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University
Neurology
CE: 0
On Demand
The Cat-friendly Fear-free Neurological Examination
Primary Presenter: Katia Marioni-Henry, DMedVet, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology), DipECVN, SFHEA, MRCVS (she/her/hers) – Vets Now Hospital Glasgow
Neurology
CE: 1
Wednesday, Jun 14th
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM ET
MRI in Practice: Optimizing the Sequences You're Using, and Adding the Ones You're Not
Location: PCC 107AB
Primary Presenter: Fred Alan Wininger, VMD MS – Charlotte Animal Referral and Emergency
Neurology
CE: 1
Wednesday, Jun 14th
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM ET
Neuromuscular Diseases Over 40 years: The Past, the Present, and the Future
Location: PCC 107AB
Primary Presenter: G Diane Shelton, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of California San Diego
Neurology
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CE: 1
Wednesday, Jun 14th
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM ET
Neurology Specialty Networking Luncheon
Location: PCC 103BC
Neurology
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Wednesday, Jun 14th
1:25 PM – 1:50 PM ET
Technician Case Report: The Neurologic Form of Feline Infectious Peritonitis
Location: PCC 108A
Primary Presenter: Amma G. Berman, CVT (she/her/hers) – NVA Compassion First - Avets
Neurology
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CE: 0.5
Wednesday, Jun 14th
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM ET
A Compilation of Therapeutic Regimes for Confirmed Gliomas in Dogs
Location: PCC 107AB
Primary Presenter: Andy Shores, DVM, MS, PhD; DACVIM (Neurology) – Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Neurology
CE: 1
Wednesday, Jun 14th
2:40 PM – 3:40 PM ET
Canine Olfaction: Its Role for Medical Detection in Dogs and Clinical Neurology
Location: PCC 107AB
Primary Presenter: Holger Volk, Dip ECVN, PGCAP, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover
Neurology
CE: 1
Wednesday, Jun 14th
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM ET
N01 - Degradation of Midazolam over Time in a Simulated Home Environment
Location: PCC 107AB
Research Abstract - Oral Presenter: Christopher Adams, BVetMed, MRCVS (he/him/his) – Southeast Veterinary Neurology of Boynton Beach
Neurology
CE: 0.25
Wednesday, Jun 14th
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM ET
N02 - Effect of Postoperative N-Acetylcysteine on Canine Myelopathy Secondary to Intervertebral Disc Extrusion
Location: PCC 107AB
Research Abstract - Oral Presenter: Sarvenaz Bagheri, DVM (she/her/hers) – Washington State University
Neurology
CE: 0.25
Wednesday, Jun 14th
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM ET
N03 - Clinical Characteristics Associated with Cervical Hydrated Nucleus Pulposus Extrusion in Canines
Location: PCC 107AB
Research Abstract - Oral Presenter: Megan Lin, VMD – Cornell University
Neurology
CE: 0.25
Wednesday, Jun 14th
4:30 PM – 4:45 PM ET
N04 - The CCL2/CCR4 Axis in Regulatory T-cell Trafficking to Canine Glioma - A Novel Therapeutic Target
Location: PCC 107AB
Research Abstract - Oral Presenter: Wojciech K. Panek, DVM (he/him/his) – University of California Davis
Neurology
CE: 0.25
Wednesday, Jun 14th
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM ET
Neurology Specialty Dinner
Location: OFFSITE - Lucky Strike
Neurology
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Thursday, Jun 15th
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM ET
N05 - Kinematic Evaluation of Lumbosacral Vertebral Region in Large-breed Dogs with and Without Degenerative Lumbosacral Stenosis
Location: PCC 107AB
Research Abstract - Oral Presenter: Ashley Potts, DVM (she/her/hers) – The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine
Neurology
CE: 0.25
Thursday, Jun 15th
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET
Nursing the Myasthenia Gravis Patient
Location: PCC 202AB
Primary Presenter: Zoe Hatfield, RVN, VTS (Neurology) (she/her/hers) – Glasgow University, Small Animal Hospital
Neurology
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CE: 1
Thursday, Jun 15th
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM ET
N06 - Double-blinded Crossover Trial of Adjunct Treatment with Cannabidiol in 51 Dogs with Refractory Idiopathic Epilepsy
Location: PCC 107AB
Research Abstract - Oral Presenter: Aaron Rozental, DVM – Colorado State University
Neurology
CE: 0.25
Thursday, Jun 15th
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM ET
N07 - Evaluation of microRNA Dysregulation as a Prognostic Indicator in Dogs with Spinal Cord Injury
Location: PCC 107AB
Research Abstract - Oral Presenter: Alexa Stephen, DVM – University of Missouri
Neurology
CE: 0.25
Thursday, Jun 15th
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM ET
N08 - Clinical Outcome in Paraplegic Dogs with Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy or Acute Non-compressive Nucleus Pulposus Extrusion
Location: PCC 107AB
Research Abstract - Oral Presenter: Go Togawa, DVM, PhD – Purdue University
Neurology
CE: 0.25
Thursday, Jun 15th
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM ET
N09 - Concurrent Conditions and Long-term Outcome Associated with Canine Ischemic Stroke
Location: PCC 107AB
Research Abstract - Oral Presenter: Cecilia-Gabriella Danciu, DVM(Hons), MRCVS (she/her/hers) – Royal Veterinary College London, UK
Neurology
CE: 0.25
Thursday, Jun 15th
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM ET
N10 - Causal Agents and Imaging in 85 Dogs Diagnosed with Discospondylitis (2018-2022)
Location: PCC 107AB
Research Abstract - Oral Presenter: Eileen Donoghue, DVM – Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
Neurology
CE: 0.25
Thursday, Jun 15th
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM ET
N11 - Utility of Thoracic Radiography Before Advanced Imaging in Dogs with Presumed Intervertebral Disc Herniation
Location: PCC 107AB
Research Abstract - Oral Presenter: Nicole Block, DVM – BluePearl Emergency + Specialty Pet Hospital
Neurology
CE: 0.25
Thursday, Jun 15th
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM ET
N12 - Veterinary Students’ Perception of Their Knowledge and Comfort of Clinical Neurology Prior to Their Rotation
Location: PCC 107AB
Research Abstract - Oral Presenter: Devon W. Hague, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) (she/her/hers) – University of Illinois Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
Neurology
CE: 0.25
Thursday, Jun 15th
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM ET
N13 - Novel COL6A3 Frameshift Mutation Causes Ullrich-Like Congenital Muscular Dystrophy In American Staffordshire Terrier Dogs
Location: PCC 107AB
Research Abstract - Oral Presenter: Leanne Jankelunas, DVM, MPHc (she/her/hers) – Washington State University
Neurology
CE: 0.25
Thursday, Jun 15th
1:45 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Workshop: Optimizing Quality of Neurologic Patient Care: Interactive Technician Workshop
Location: Marriott Ballroom Salon D, 5th Level
Primary Presenter: Julie A. Nettifee, RVT, MS, VTS (Neurology) – North Caroline State University, CVM
Co-Presenter: Zoe Hatfield, RVN, VTS (Neurology) (she/her/hers) – Glasgow University, Small Animal Hospital
Co-Presenter: Brittany Laflen, RVT, VTS (Neurology) (she/her/hers) – Purdue University
Co-Presenter: Raquel Loredo, BS, RVT, VTS (Neurology) – Veterinary Specialty Hospital
Co-Presenter: Erin Wright, CVT, VTS (Neurology – Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center
NeurologyTechnician
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CE: 2.25
Thursday, Jun 15th
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM ET
N14 - Land Treadmill Gait Scoring Adapted for Underwater Treadmill in Dogs with Thoracolumbar Intervertebral Disc Extrusion
Location: PCC 107AB
Research Abstract - Oral Presenter: Melissa J. Lewis, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology) (she/her/hers) – Purdue University
Neurology
CE: 0.25
Thursday, Jun 15th
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM ET
N15 - Idiopathic and Structural Episodic Non-intentional Head Tremor Syndrome in Dogs: 100 Cases (2004-2022)
Location: PCC 107AB
Research Abstract - Oral Presenter: Theofanis Liatis, DVM (Hons) (he/him/his) – Royal Veterinary College
Neurology
CE: 0.25
Thursday, Jun 15th
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM ET
N16 - Efficacy of High Dose Cytarabine in 62 Dogs with Severe Meningoencephalitis of Unknown Etiology (MUE)
Location: PCC 107AB
Research Abstract - Oral Presenter: Kara Majors, DVM – Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
Neurology
CE: 0.25
Thursday, Jun 15th
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET
Surgical Experience with Lumbosacral (Myelo)meningoceles with Tethered Cord Syndrome (TCS) in 8 Bulldog Puppies
Location: PCC 107AB
Research Report Presenter: Patrick Roynard, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), Cert ACVIM Neurosurgery, CVA – The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Neurology
CE: 0.5
Thursday, Jun 15th
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Circulating microRNA Profiles in Dogs with Acute Spinal Cord Injury
Location: PCC 107AB
Research Report Presenter: Jihey Lim, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology) – University of Missouri
Neurology
CE: 0.5
Thursday, Jun 15th
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM ET
The Use of Sensory Evoked Potentials in Horses
Location: PCC 107AB
Primary Presenter: Monica Aleman, MVZ Cert., PhD, DACVIM (LAIM, Neurology) (MONICA) – University of California, Davis
Neurology
CE: 1.5
Friday, Jun 16th
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM ET
SOTA: An Introduction to MRI Physics and Image Artifacts
Location: PCC 201AB
SOTA Speaker: Steve Roberts, PhD (he/him/his) – Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging Ltd.
Neurology
CE: 1
Friday, Jun 16th
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM ET
The Technician's Role in Inflammatory CNS Diseases: MUO, SRMA and Steroid Responsive Tremor Syndrome
Location: PCC 204A
Primary Presenter: Rebekah Major, VTS (she/her/hers) – Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital
Neurology
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Friday, Jun 16th
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM ET
SOTA: Emerging Veterinary MRI Technologies
Location: PCC 201AB
Primary Presenter: Steve Roberts, PhD (he/him/his) – Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging Ltd.
Neurology
CE: 1
Friday, Jun 16th
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Managing the Polyradiculoneuritis Patient Through Teamwork
Location: PCC 204A
Primary Presenter: Brittany Laflen, RVT, VTS (Neurology) (she/her/hers) – Purdue University
Co-Presenter: Stephanie A. Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neuro), CCRP (she/her/hers) – Purdue Univ
Neurology
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CE: 1
Friday, Jun 16th
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Kinematic MRI in Spinal Disorders
Location: PCC 201AB
Primary Presenter: Ronaldo C. da Costa, DMV, MSc, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University
Neurology
CE: 1
Friday, Jun 16th
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Meeting Ownersˋ Expectations in Epilepsy Studies: Individual Study Endpoints
Location: PCC 107AB
Primary Presenter: Andrea Fischer, DACVIM (Neurology), DECVN, DMedVet., Dr. habil. (she/her/hers) – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Neurology
CE: 0.5
Friday, Jun 16th
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET
Diagnosis and Management of MUO
Location: PCC 107AB
Primary Presenter: Jasmin N. Nessler, DECVN (she/her/hers) – University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover
Neurology
CE: 0.5
Friday, Jun 16th
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM ET
Interesting Cases in Feline Neurology
Location: PCC 107AB
Primary Presenter: Katia Marioni-Henry, DMedVet, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology), DipECVN, SFHEA, MRCVS (she/her/hers) – Vets Now Hospital Glasgow
Neurology
CE: 1
Friday, Jun 16th
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM ET
Assessment, Handling and Management of Neurologic Cats
Location: PCC 202AB
Primary Presenter: Katia Marioni-Henry, DMedVet, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology), DipECVN, SFHEA, MRCVS (she/her/hers) – Vets Now Hospital Glasgow
Neurology
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CE: 1.5
Saturday, Jun 17th
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM ET
Epilepsy Management is a Team Sport
Location: PCC 204A
Primary Presenter: Holger Volk, Dip ECVN, PGCAP, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover
Neurology
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CE: 1
Saturday, Jun 17th
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM ET
Non-invasive Neurostimulation: A New Field of Treatment in Veterinary Neurology
Location: PCC 107AB
Primary Presenter: Marios Charalambous, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology), DECVN, FHEA, MRCVS (he/him/his) – University of Veterinary Medicine (TiHo) Hannover
Neurology
CE: 1
Saturday, Jun 17th
9:10 AM – 10:10 AM ET
The Probability of Reaching a Correct Diagnosis in Veterinary Neurology
Location: PCC 107AB
Primary Presenter: Christopher L. Mariani, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology) – NC State University
Neurology
CE: 1
Saturday, Jun 17th
10:20 AM – 11:20 AM ET
Drug Resistant Epilepsy
Location: PCC 107AB
Primary Presenter: Holger Volk, Dip ECVN, PGCAP, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover
Neurology
CE: 1
Saturday, Jun 17th
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET
Unexpected Neuroimmunological Findings in CNS Diseases
Location: PCC 107AB
Primary Presenter: Andrea Tipold, DiplECVN (she/her/hers) – Vet Med University Hannover
Neurology
CE: 1
Wednesday, Jun 28th
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET
T-Cell Function with MUO
Primary Presenter: Renee Barber, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology) (she/her/hers) – University of Georgia
Neurology
CE: 1
Wednesday, Jun 28th
11:20 AM – 12:20 PM ET
Gut Brain Axis and its Role for Epilepsy Management
Primary Presenter: Holger Volk, Dip ECVN, PGCAP, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover
Neurology
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CE: 1
Wednesday, Jun 28th
12:40 PM – 1:40 PM ET
EEG Use and Interpretation in the Critical Care Unit
Primary Presenter: William Bush, VMD, DACVIM (Neurology) (he/him/his) – Bush Veterinary Neurology Service
Neurology
CE: 1
Wednesday, Jun 28th
3:20 PM – 4:20 PM ET
Unraveling Equine Neuroaxonal Dystrophy/Degenerative Myeloencephalopathy (eNAD/EDM)
Primary Presenter: Carrie J. Finno, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – UC Davis
Neurology
CE: 1
Wednesday, Jun 28th
4:40 PM – 5:40 PM ET
Pathophysiology of Spinal Cord Injury with an Eye Toward Therapeutic Interventions
Primary Presenter: Jessica K. Rychel, DVM, DACVSMR (she/her/hers) – Red Sage Integrative Veterinary Partners LLC
Neurology
CE: 1
Wednesday, Jun 28th
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET
Spinal Cord Injury: Therapeutic Interventions to Prevent Chronic Pain
Primary Presenter: Jessica K. Rychel, DVM, DACVSMR (she/her/hers) – Red Sage Integrative Veterinary Partners LLC
Neurology
CE: 1