Hot Topics in Migraine - Three Expert Panel Discussions

Join us for 3 expert panel presentations, followed by open discussions. Hot Topics in Migraine is a free event and open to the public. 

Attend 1, 2 or all 3 discussions. Seating is limited.

For those who cannot attend, we will share recordings of the panels in the weeks after the event.  Make sure you join our mailing list via out website so you can be notified. www.migrainedisorders.org

1:00 - 2:30 pm

Post-Concussion Syndrome and Migraine

Lee Goldstein, MD, PhD – BUSM CTE expert

Levi Sowers, PhD - research on post-traumatic headache in veterans

Christopher Meeks - Chairman, Soldier Strong

Neha Raukar, MD - Emergency Medicine, Center for Sports Medicine –  concussion protocols for student athletes

Duncan Hodkinson, PhD – Boston Children’s Hospital, PAIN research group - postconcussion neuroimaging

Esther Lovett - student athlete with postconcussion syndrome

2:40 - 3:40 pm

How to De-Stigmatize Migraine

Bill Young, MD (neurologist)

Joanna Kempner, PhD - author of Not Tonight: Migraine and the Politics of Gender and Health

Craig Stenning - international expert on stigma in mental health

Melanie Grossi - migraine sufferer will share her personal experiences

3:50 - 5:15 pm

New therapies: Hormonal Therapy, CGRP Blockers, Cannabinoids, and Interdisciplinary Headache Centers, Prostaglandins

Jelena Pavlovic, MD, PhD – Hormonal Therapy

Stewart Tepper, MD – CGRP blockers, neuromodulators

Brian Grosberg, MD – interdisciplinary headache center, telemedicine

Scott Darragh, chiropractor - treatment

Shivang Joshi, MD - cannabinoids

Bob Bratzler – topical prostaglandins 

FAQs

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

There is a parking garage at the Providence Mall with 2 free hours (covered) or paid parking across the river on Memorial Drive (either covered or outdoors).  Venue is within walking distance of the Providence Train Station.  Amtrak and Mass. commuter train Providence/Stoughton Line.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

fundraiser@migrainedisorders.org