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Pediatric Neuroscience Conference 2022

29 September to 1 October 2022
Virtual Event

In partnership with the Society for Research into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida
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Overview /Agenda

All Sessions Thursday September 29th, 2022 (Day 1) Friday September 30th, 2022 (Day 2) Saturday October 1st, 2022 (Day 3)

Session 1: Hydrocephalus – Scientific Abstract Presentations
of the Society for Research into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida (SRHSB)

Session Chairs: Dr. Ian Pople, Neurosurgeon, Honorary Treasurer SRHSB

12:45-1:00pm

Welcoming Remarks

(Dr. Ian Pople, Qatar)

Hydrocephalus – Basic Science

1:00-1:15pm

A combination of ependyma progenitors and mesenchymal stem cells reduces oedema associated with posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus Dr Luis Manuel Rodriguez-Perez, Spain

Speaker:

  • Dr. Luis Manuel Rodriguez-Perez, Spain
1:15-1:30pm

A sequential cell therapy to recover the ependymal cells in posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus. Javier Lopez-de San Sebastian, Spain

Speaker:

  • Javier Lopez-de San Sebastian, Spain
1:30-1:45pm

Obstruction as it correlates to etiology, length of implantation time, and revision rate

Speaker:

  • Dr. Carolyn Harris, USA
1:45-2:00pm

Testing and validation of reciprocating positive displacement pump for benchtop pulsating flow model of cerebrospinal fluid production in hydrocephalic patients

Speaker:

  • Ahmad Faryami, USA

Hydrocephalus/Spina Bifida – Clinical Research

2:00-2:15pm

How our hydro-warrior inspired us to help other families touched by hydrocephalus: the story behind Harry’s HAT charity.

Speaker:

  • Mrs. Caroline Coates, UK
2:15-2:30pm

Experiences of paediatric hydrocephalus patients and their families during a suspected shunt failure: findings and recommendations from the U.K.

Speaker:

  • Mrs. Non Hill, UK
2:45-3:00pm

Impact of BASICS trial on ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery practice: a UK Shunt Registry based study

Speaker:

  • Dr. Rocio Fernandez-Mendez, UK
3:00-3:15pm

Break

3:15-3:30pm

Epidemiology of post-traumatic hydrocephalus–a registry-based study

Speaker:

  • Mr. Thanasis Paschalis, UK
3:30-3:45pm

Social and cultural factors associated with knowledge and use of folic acid in combination with other vitamins by mothers of hydrocephalus and spina bifida affected babies.

Speaker:

  • Dr. Shazia Yasmin, UK
3:45-4:00pm

Cranial reduction surgery experience in Sidra hospital

Speaker:

  • Dr. Wesam Khalafallah, Qatar
4:00-4:15pm

Overview of urinary incontinence management in Spina Bifida: State of the Art

Speaker:

  • Dr. Sushma Achugatla, India
4:15-4:30pm

Comparative effects of ventriculoperitoneal shunt and endoscopic third ventriculostomy with choroid plexus cauterization in a pig model of hydrocephalus

Speaker:

  • Dr. Maria Garcia Bonilla, USA
4:30-4:45pm

Quantitative Analysis of Flow and Pressure Changes Through Explanted Biobank Ventricular Catheters

Speaker:

  • Ahmad Faryami, USA
4.45-5:00pm

First experiences with Miethke M.blue® valve in iNPH patients

Speaker:

  • Dr. Petr Skalický, Czech Republic
5:00-5:30pm

Rapid Fire Poster Presentations

Speakers:

  • Mr. Frank Kaphesi, Malawi
  • Dr. Naila Naz, UK
  • Dr. Eric Schmidt, France
  • Dr. Lisa Healy, UK
  • Ms. Sneha Sawant, India
5:30-6:05pm

Waite Student Research Presentations

Speakers:

  • Ms. Nazrin Talibova
  • Ms. Lydia Blacklock
  • Mr. Setthasorn Ooi
  • Jeremy George
  • Ahmad Faryami
  • Javier San Sebastian

Harry’s Hat Charity Student bursary

Speaker:

  • Elizabeth Walsh (Harry’s Hat)
6.05-6:30pm

Expert Panel Discussion

Session 2: Hydrocephalus & Spina Bifida

Session Chairs: Dr. Ian Pople, Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Sidra Medicine

1:00-1:05pm

Welcoming Remarks

Speakers:

  • Dr. Husam Kayyali, Division Chief, Neurology
  • Dr. Ian Pople, Division Chief, Neurosurgery
1:05-1:45 PM

Casey Holter Lecture:

Historical principles leading to modern approaches to infection in CSF drainage

Speaker:

  • Dr. Roger Bayston, UK
1:45-2:15pm

Role of Deep Brain Stimulation in treating pediatric neurological disorders

Speaker:

  • Dr. Will Singleton, UK
2:15-2:45pm

The critical role of cerebrospinal fluid in development and function of the brain – can we treat hydrocephalus in utero without surgery?

Speaker:

  • Dr. Jaleel Miyan, UK
2:45-3:15pm

Prenatal diagnosis and in utero repair of meningomyelocele and myeloschisis

Speaker:

  • Dr. Luc De Catte, Belgium
3:15-3:45pm

Spina Bifida – Update on neurosurgical management

Speaker:

  • Dr. Khalid Al-Kharazi, Qatar
3:45-4:15pm

Multidisciplinary Approach to Spina Bifida – Qatari Experience

Speaker:

  • Dr. Bajes Yacoub
  • Dr. Santiago Vallasciani
  • Dr. Ananda Nunes, Qatar
4:15-4:45pm

Recent advances in the understanding of pediatric hydrocephalus

Speaker:

  • Dr. Martina Messing-Jünger, Germany
4:45-5:00pm

End of Session Closing Remarks

8:00-8:10am

Housekeeping issues

Speaker:

  • Dr. Ruba Benini, Qatar

Session 3: Neuromuscular disorders

Session Chair: Dr. Farouq Thabet, Pediatric Neurologist, Sidra Medicine

8:10-8:40am

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy – Updates on treatment

Speaker:

  • Dr. Mahmoud Fawzi, Qatar
8:40-9:10am

Congenital Myasthenic Syndromes – Update on Management and Outcomes

Speaker:

  • Dr. Abdelaziz Alsaman, KSA
9:10-9:40am

Spinal Muscular Atrophy and New disease modifiers

Speaker:

  • Dr. Khalid Ibrahim, Qatar

Session 4: Epilepsy

Session Chair: Dr. Khaled Zamel, Pediatric Neurologist, Weil Cornell Medicine-Qatar

10-10:30am

Treatable epileptic encephalopathies

Speaker:

  • Dr. Ruba Benini, Qatar
10:30-11am

Latest surgical technologies for treating pediatric epilepsy

Speaker:

  • Dr. Michael Carter, UK
11-11:30am

Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery in Qatar – The Sidra Experience

Speaker:

  • Dr. Ian Pople, Qatar
  • Dr. Husam Kayyali, Qatar

Session 5: Neurometabolic Disorders – Not to miss

Session Chair: Dr. Rehab Al Saleh, Neurogenetics, Sidra Medicine

12:00-12:30pm

Overview of treatable neurometabolic disorders

Speaker:

  • Dr. Tawfeg Ben Omran, Qatar
12:30-1pm

Updates on treatment of lysosomal storage disease

Speaker:

  • Dr. Walla Al Hertani, USA
1:00-1:30pm

Leukodystrophies – Updates on Treatment

Speakers:

  • Dr. Francesca Fumagalli, Italy

Session 6: Precision Medicine in Neurological disorders

Session Chair: Dr. Khalid Ibrahim, Pediatric Neurologist, Sidra Medicine

1:30-2:00pm

Updates on Disease Modifying Agents in Pediatric Demyelinating Disorders

Speaker:

  • Dr. Cheryl Hemingway, UK
2:00-2:30pm

Improving diagnostic yield for neurological disorders using next-generation technologies

Speaker:

  • Dr. Younes Mokrab , Qatar
2:30-3:00pm

A Functional Precision Medicine Platform for Neurological Disorders

Speaker:

  • Dr. Sahar Da’as
3:00-3:05pm

Closing Remarks