Wellness & Epilepsy Conference
More information coming soon regarding the 2021 Wellness & Epilepsy Conference. In the meantime, please feel free to watch recorded sessions from past conferences.
2020 Recorded Sessions
Inspirational Address - Lemons to Lemonade: Turning Challenges into Action
Jon and Hailey Scheinman
Jon and Hailey Scheinman
Aim for Zero: Finding Your Path Toward Seizure Freedom - Sponsored by Henry Ford Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Asad Yousuf, MD – Epileptologist, Henry Ford Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Asad Yousuf, MD – Epileptologist, Henry Ford Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
7:00 - 8:00pm The Genetics of Epilepsy
Nancy McNamara, MD – Pediatric epileptologist, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Nancy McNamara, MD – Pediatric epileptologist, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Virtual Wellness & Epilepsy Conference Day 2
Effective Patient-Physician Partnership for Improved Epilepsy Care - Sponsored by Beaumont Children's
Andrew Zillgitt, DO – Epileptologist, Beaumont Health
Alexandra Shaw, MD – Pediatric epileptologist, Beaumont Children’s
Cheri Compton – Adult with epilepsy
Andrew Zillgitt, DO – Epileptologist, Beaumont Health
Alexandra Shaw, MD – Pediatric epileptologist, Beaumont Children’s
Cheri Compton – Adult with epilepsy
Medications Open Forum
Ayman Haykal, MD – Epileptologist, Spectrum Health
Iqbal Allarakhia, MD – Pediatric epileptologist, Ascension
Maggie Faraj, PharmD – Pharmacist, CAZMA and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Jenn Brown – Parent of young adult with epilepsy
Ayman Haykal, MD – Epileptologist, Spectrum Health
Iqbal Allarakhia, MD – Pediatric epileptologist, Ascension
Maggie Faraj, PharmD – Pharmacist, CAZMA and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Jenn Brown – Parent of young adult with epilepsy
Nurturing Mental Health in the Midst of Uncertainty
Andrea Thomas, MA, LLP – Psychologist, Henry Ford Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Renee Roederer – Helpline Consultant, Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan
Andrea Thomas, MA, LLP – Psychologist, Henry Ford Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Renee Roederer – Helpline Consultant, Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan
2019 Wellness & Epilepsy Conference Videotaped Sessions
INSPIRATIONAL ADDRESS
Joy D. Calloway, MBA, MHSA
INSPIRATIONAL ADDRESS
Joy D. Calloway, MBA, MHSA
Public Speaker ~ Corporate Trainer ~ Problem Solver
Member, Board of Directors - Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan
Topic: Mind Games: Playing to Win! (PowerPoint slides available upon request)
Topic: Mind Games: Playing to Win! (PowerPoint slides available upon request)
FEATURED SPEAKER
Brandy Fureman, PhD
Vice President of Research and New Therapies; Epilepsy Foundation
Topic: From Hope to Help: Transforming Research into Therapies (PowerPoint slides available upon request)
GENERAL SESSION
New Treatment Review: Cannabidiol, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Laser Ablation (PowerPoint slides available upon request)
Gregory Barkley, MD – Epileptologist; Henry Ford Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Ellen Air, MD, PhD – Neurosurgeon; Henry Ford Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Brandy Fureman, PhD
Vice President of Research and New Therapies; Epilepsy Foundation
Topic: From Hope to Help: Transforming Research into Therapies (PowerPoint slides available upon request)
GENERAL SESSION
New Treatment Review: Cannabidiol, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Laser Ablation (PowerPoint slides available upon request)
Gregory Barkley, MD – Epileptologist; Henry Ford Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Ellen Air, MD, PhD – Neurosurgeon; Henry Ford Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
2018 Wellness & Epilepsy Conference: Videotaped Sessions
Keynote Address
Stacia Kalinoski - Documentary Filmmaker
Causes of Epilepsy: How Etiology Influences Prognosis & Treatment
Andrew Zillgitt, DO - Beaumont Neurosciences
Cannabis for Epilepsy: Navigating Uncharted Territory
Gregory Barkley, MD – Henry Ford Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Jules Constantinou, MD – Henry Ford Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Evangelos Litinas, MD – Om of Medicine
Ben Rosman – PSI Labs
Keynote Address
Stacia Kalinoski - Documentary Filmmaker
Causes of Epilepsy: How Etiology Influences Prognosis & Treatment
Andrew Zillgitt, DO - Beaumont Neurosciences
Cannabis for Epilepsy: Navigating Uncharted Territory
Gregory Barkley, MD – Henry Ford Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Jules Constantinou, MD – Henry Ford Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Evangelos Litinas, MD – Om of Medicine
Ben Rosman – PSI Labs
2017 Wellness & Epilepsy Conference: Videotaped Sessions
Keynote Address
Joyce Bender - Bender Consulting Services
Epilepsy Research: Accelerating New Therapies
Kathleen Farrell, MB BCh BAO, Director of Clinical Research - Epilepsy Foundation - Presentation Slides
Jason Schwalb, MD, Neurosurgeon - Henry Ford Comprehensive Epilepsy Program - Presentation Slides
Medications for Epilepsy: Choices, Chances, and Changes
Rohit Marawar, MD, epileptologist - DMC Harper University Hospital
Kari Vavra Janes, PharmD, BCPS, Pharmacist - Ferris State University - Presentation Slides
2016 Wellness & Epilepsy Conference: Videotaped Sessions
Keynote Address
Chanda Gunn - Olympic Hockey Medalist
The Nature of Epilepsy: Research Highlights
William Stacey, MD, PhD– University of Michigan Health System
Yu Wang, MD, PhD - University of Michigan Health System
Beyond Medications: Advances in Epilepsy Treatment
David Burdette, MD - Spectrum Health
2015 Wellness & Epilepsy Conference: Videotaped Sessions
Keynote Address
Tony Coelho - former U.S. Congressman and primary sponsor of the ADA
Advances in Epilepsy Neurodiagnostics and Neuroimaging
Andrew Zillgitt, DO - Henry Ford Health System Presentation Slides (due to large file size, this may take several minutes to open)
Eishi Asano, MD, PhD - Children's Hospital of Michigan Presentation Slides
Epilepsy Open Forum
David Burdette, MD - Spectrum Health
Anastasia Luniova, MD - Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
Management of Nocturnal Seizures
2014 Wellness & Epilepsy Conference: Videotaped Sessions
Keynote Address
Phil Gattone, Epilepsy Foundation Presentation Slides
Current Trends in Epilepsy Research, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Patricia Osborne Shafer, RN, MN - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Presentation Slides
Epilepsy Open Forum
Brien Smith, MD - Spectrum Health
Keynote Address
Joyce Bender - Bender Consulting Services
Epilepsy Research: Accelerating New Therapies
Kathleen Farrell, MB BCh BAO, Director of Clinical Research - Epilepsy Foundation - Presentation Slides
Jason Schwalb, MD, Neurosurgeon - Henry Ford Comprehensive Epilepsy Program - Presentation Slides
Medications for Epilepsy: Choices, Chances, and Changes
Rohit Marawar, MD, epileptologist - DMC Harper University Hospital
Kari Vavra Janes, PharmD, BCPS, Pharmacist - Ferris State University - Presentation Slides
2016 Wellness & Epilepsy Conference: Videotaped Sessions
Keynote Address
Chanda Gunn - Olympic Hockey Medalist
The Nature of Epilepsy: Research Highlights
William Stacey, MD, PhD– University of Michigan Health System
Yu Wang, MD, PhD - University of Michigan Health System
Beyond Medications: Advances in Epilepsy Treatment
David Burdette, MD - Spectrum Health
2015 Wellness & Epilepsy Conference: Videotaped Sessions
Keynote Address
Tony Coelho - former U.S. Congressman and primary sponsor of the ADA
Advances in Epilepsy Neurodiagnostics and Neuroimaging
Andrew Zillgitt, DO - Henry Ford Health System Presentation Slides (due to large file size, this may take several minutes to open)
Eishi Asano, MD, PhD - Children's Hospital of Michigan Presentation Slides
Epilepsy Open Forum
David Burdette, MD - Spectrum Health
Anastasia Luniova, MD - Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
Management of Nocturnal Seizures
Nicholas Beimer, MD – University of Michigan Health System
Sucheta Joshi, MD – University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Zahra Abbas – Adult with Epilepsy
Gregory Barkley, MD – Henry Ford Health System
Michael Komorn – Komorn Law; Michigan Medical Marijuana Association
Evangelos Litinas, MD, MBA – Om of Medicine
2014 Wellness & Epilepsy Conference: Videotaped Sessions
Keynote Address
Phil Gattone, Epilepsy Foundation Presentation Slides
Current Trends in Epilepsy Research, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Patricia Osborne Shafer, RN, MN - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Presentation Slides
Epilepsy Open Forum
Brien Smith, MD - Spectrum Health
Seth DeVries, MD - Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
The Best (and Worst) of Epilepsy
Amer Aboukasm, MD - St. John Providence Health System
Iqbal Allarakhia, MD - St. John Providence Health System
Cassandra Emerson - adult with epilepsy
Janet Weisz - parent of a teen with epilepsy
Advances in Epilepsy Surgery
Ellen Air, MD, PhD - Henry Ford Health System Presentation Slides
The Best (and Worst) of Epilepsy
Amer Aboukasm, MD - St. John Providence Health System
Iqbal Allarakhia, MD - St. John Providence Health System
Cassandra Emerson - adult with epilepsy
Janet Weisz - parent of a teen with epilepsy
Advances in Epilepsy Surgery
Ellen Air, MD, PhD - Henry Ford Health System Presentation Slides
2013 Wellness & Epilepsy Conference: Videotaped Sessions
Keynote Address: Diane Van Deren - Champion Ultrarunner
Current Trends in Epilepsy Research, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Ruggero Serafini, MD, PhD - Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center Presentation Slides
William Stacey, MD, PhD - University of Michigan Health System Presentation Slides
Antiseizure Medications: Striving for "No Seizures, No Side Effects"
Andrew Zillgitt, DO - Henry Ford Health System Presentation Slides
David Burdette, MD - St. John Providence Health System Presentation Slides
Jules Constantinou, MD - Henry Ford Health System Presentation Slides
Safety and Independence: The Epilepsy Balancing Act
Simon Glynn, MD - University of Michigan Health System
Renee Shellhaas, MD, MS - University of Michigan Health System
Adult Open Forum
Brien Smith, MD - Spectrum Health
Keynote Address: Diane Van Deren - Champion Ultrarunner
Current Trends in Epilepsy Research, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Ruggero Serafini, MD, PhD - Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center Presentation Slides
William Stacey, MD, PhD - University of Michigan Health System Presentation Slides
Antiseizure Medications: Striving for "No Seizures, No Side Effects"
Andrew Zillgitt, DO - Henry Ford Health System Presentation Slides
David Burdette, MD - St. John Providence Health System Presentation Slides
Jules Constantinou, MD - Henry Ford Health System Presentation Slides
Safety and Independence: The Epilepsy Balancing Act
Simon Glynn, MD - University of Michigan Health System
Renee Shellhaas, MD, MS - University of Michigan Health System
Adult Open Forum
Brien Smith, MD - Spectrum Health
Martha Curtis gave an inspiring Keynote Address at the 2012 conference. Watch her Keynote Address.
