2026 Neurotrauma Symposium
About this Event
Welcome to the 2026 Neurotrauma Symposium!
Date: December 7, 2026
Location: Mission Bay Conference Center, Robertson Auditorium
Join us for an exciting opportunity to learn and network with experts in the field of neurotrauma. The symposium will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, and breakout sessions covering the latest research and advancements in the treatment of neurotrauma.
Don't miss this chance to connect with fellow professionals and stay up-to-date on the cutting-edge developments in neurotrauma care. Register now to secure your spot at this must-attend event! Course Objectives:
By the end of this symposium, participants will be able to:
- Describe advances in translational research and contemporary management of acute spinal cord injury.
- Outline techniques for evaluating autoregulation and testing the function of invasive intracranial monitors through bedside maneuvers to gain deeper insight into a specific patient’s physiology after injury, enabling the team to optimize therapy for that individual patient’s unique physiologic profile
- Analyze and synthesize current evidence related to traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury (SCI), including rapid alerting systems for SCI, surgical interventions, intraspinal pressure monitoring, pain management, and prognostic tools.
- Evaluate the role of advanced technologies such as transcranial magnetic stimulation, neuromodulation, brain-computer interfaces, and paired associative stimulation in guiding prognosis and enhancing functional recovery in neurotrauma patients.
- Incorporate patient-centered perspectives in holistic neurotrauma care by understanding survivor experiences.
Course Description:
This one-day symposium brings together leading experts in neurotrauma to deliver cutting-edge insights into the contemporary management of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury (SCI). Designed for a multidisciplinary audience, the program integrates translational research, clinical innovation, and patient-centered care to optimize outcomes in acute neurotrauma. Participants will explore the latest evidence in rapid SCI alerting systems, surgical decompression, intraspinal pressure monitoring with lumbar drains, and autoregulation assessment using bedside maneuvers. Advanced neuroimaging, neuromodulation, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and brain-computer interfaces will be examined as tools for prognostication and functional recovery. Pharmacologic and rehabilitative strategies for neuropathic pain and secondary injury prevention will also be highlighted.
Target Audience:
This symposium is designed for a multidisciplinary audience involved in the care of patients with traumatic brain injury and/or spinal cord injury, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, advanced practice providers, rehabilitation specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, social workers, researchers, and other healthcare professionals.
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing CEP 858. This course is pending approval for (number) CE contact hours.
ZSFG Cancellation Policy statement: An attendee-initiated cancellation at 10 days or more before the class date is entitled for a full refund or a voucher applicable towards a future class; a cancellation less than 10 days before the class date is not entitled for a refund or voucher. A department-initiated cancellation entitles the attendee for a full refund or voucher towards a future class. These terms do not apply to free courses.
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:05 AM
Welcome
Host: Twyila Lay, MS, ACNP
🕑: 08:05 AM - 08:35 AM
Acute Neurosurgical Emergencies
Host: Michael Huang , MD
🕑: 08:35 AM - 09:00 AM
Prehospital response to Neurotrauma
Host: Art Hsieh, EMT-P
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
The Use of Blood-based Biomarkers to Aid in TBI Diagnosis
Host: John Yue, MD
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
The Role of Neurosurgery in Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke
Host: Phiroz Tarapore, MD
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Break
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
AVM, Chronic Subdural
Host: Matthew Potts, MD
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Non-SCI Spine Emergencies
Host: Anthony Digiorgio, DO, MHA
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Caregiver Burden in TBI recovery
Host: Jennifer Cohn-Goldrei, MD
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Survivor Experience
Host: Tyler Pew, Gilberto Beltran
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Neuronavigation at the Bedside for High-Risk Cranial Access Procedures
Host: Alex Aabedi, MD
🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Risk Factors of Post-Traumatic Vasospasm: Current Knowledge
Host: Youssef Sibih, MD
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Utility and Safety of Rapid MRI for Surveillance Imaging in Pediatric TBI
Host: Vijay Letchuman, MD
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 AM
Acid-Base Derangements as Predictors of Unfavorable Outcome in TBI
Host: David Caldwell, MD, PhD
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PM
The Genetic Predisposition and Epigenetic response to Traumatic Brain Injury
Host: Laura Zima, MD
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Break
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Critical Care Case Studies
Host: Daniel McGuire, MS, AGACNP-BC
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Neuromodulation in SCI
Host: Rajiv Saigal, MD, PhD, FAANS
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
The New CBIM Care Pathway for TBI
Host: Geoffrey Manley, MD, PhD
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 175.00 to USD 250.00
