The 2023 Neuroscience Expo will take place Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kentucky International Convention Center in downtown Louisville. Join us for this free event and get the latest information about treatments, rehabilitation and support resources. Presenters will include neurologists and neuropsychologists; physical, occupational and speech therapists; and more.
This year’s expo features four tracks specific to neurological conditions, as well as a life skills workshop:
Living With a Neurological Condition: Know Your Stroke RiskTatjana Rundek, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Neurology and Public Health Sciences
Scientific Director, Evelyn F. McKnight Brain InstituteUniversity of Miami Miller School of MedicineMiami, FloridaYou have a neurological condition, but do you know your stroke risk? Hear from nationally renowned neurologist and researcher Tatjana Rundek, M.D., Ph.D., about the importance of managing your stroke risk factors. She will share information about the impact of these risk factors on other neurological conditions and lessons learned from her research in stroke neurology.
Select and view topics that are of interest to you:
Headache and migraine
Location: Ballroom B
Moderated by Brian M. Plato, D.O., FAHS
9:30 a.m. What Is Migraine and Why Do I Have It? Brian M. Plato, D.O.
9:50 a.m. Making Sense of All of the New Migraine MedicationsJeffrey H. Frank, M.D., FAHS
10:10 a.m. Concussion as a Risk Factor for MigraineTad D. Seifert, M.D.
11 a.m. The Headache of Medication Access: A Pharmacist’s Guide to Navigating Prescription Insurance and Copay AssistanceKatie Blain, Pharm.D., MPH, BCACP
Noon Expo keynote lunch
1:15 p.m. Why Can’t I Sleep? How Poor Sleep Makes Migraine Worse and What to Do About ItRyan G. Wetzler, Psy.D.
2 p.m. Ask Me Anything: Headache Edition Q&AJeffrey H. Frank, M.D., FAHSBrian M. Plato, D.O., FAHSTad D. Seifert, M.D.
Memory disorders, including Alzheimer’s and dementia
Location: Ballroom A
Moderated by Stephanie Freeman, MSW
9:30 a.m. Dementia in Kentucky: Updates from the Kentucky Office of Dementia ServicesVictoria ElridgeJennifer Craig
10 a.m. Navigating Through the Stages of DementiaRachel N. Hart, D.O.
11 a.m. Factors That Impact Brain Health: Tips for Delaying Dementia Today
Brandon C. Dennis, Psy.D.
Noon Expo keynote lunchLiving With a Neurological Condition: Know Your Stroke RiskTatjana Rundek, M.D., Ph.D.
1:15 p.m. Understanding and Responding to Dementia-related BehaviorsTammy S. Evanow, APRNRachel N. Hart, D.O.
2 p.m. Dementia and New Disease-modifying TreatmentsKenneth Gregory Pugh, M.D.
Multiple sclerosis
Location: Ballroom D
Moderated by Andrea Rogers, R.N., MSN
9:30 a.m. I’m 55 or Older. Is It Safe to Discontinue My MS Treatment?
Geeta A. Ganesh, M.D.
10 a.m. What You Eat Matters for MS (with Q&A)Jocelyn H. McGuire, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC, MSCN
11 a.m. Research Opportunity: Palm-cooling Device
John F. Caruso, Ph.D.
11:15 a.m. Being Your Best Physical Self With MS
Colin Hulls, P.T., DPT, NCS
1:15 p.m. Sexuality and MS (with Q&A)
Lindsey Adler, P.T., DPT, CLT, WCS
Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders
Location: Ballroom E
Moderated by Angela Condon, R.N.
9:30 a.m. How Does Parkinson’s Disease Progress?Jason L. Crowell, M.D.
10 a.m. What’s New in Parkinson’s DiseaseJustin T. Phillips, M.D.
11 a.m. Does Parkinson’s Disease Affect MemoryBradley S. Folley, Ph.D.
Noon Expo keynote lunchLiving With a Neurological Condition: Know Your Stroke RiskTatjana Rundek, M.D., Ph.D.1:15 p.m. The Benefits of Exercise for Parkinson’s DiseaseNatalie E. Vance, P.T., DPT, NCS
2 p.m. Surgical Options for Parkinson’s DiseaseAbigail J. Rao, M.D.
Life skills: Preparing for the future with a neurological condition
Location: Lower Level Room L007/L008
Moderated by Caitlin Zoeller, LCSW
9:30 a.m. The Doctor Whisperer: Improving Your Doctor/Patient Relationship in Support of Your Claim for DisabilitySamuel L. Schad
10 a.m. Keeping What’s Yours, Yours: An Effective Guide to Estate PlanningCameron M. Fathauer
11 a.m. Helping Hands: When to Seek Additional Care for Your Neurological Condition
Caitlin Zoeller, LCSW
Hosparus and HospiceChristopher Hurley, LCSW
1:15 p.m. (repeat of 11 a.m. presentation)
Helping Hands: When to Seek Additional Care for Your Neurological Condition Caitlin Zoeller, LCSW
2 p.m. Panel discussion/Q&A Caitlin Zoeller, LCSW Christopher Hurley, LCSW Cameron M. Fathauer Samuel L. Schad
The 2023 Neuroscience Expo will take place at the Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 S. Fourth St., Louisville, Kentucky. Entrance to the expo is at the corner of Fourth and Market streets.
Valet: Free valet parking is available on Market Street.
Additional parking is free for the first 300 cars total in the following parking garages:
Cowger Garage (closest to entrance). The garage entrance is located on Market Street, between Third and Fourth streets.
Commonwealth Garage. Enter on Jefferson Street between Third and Fourth streets.
Bring your ticket for validation at registration.
Inside the vast convention center, golf carts will be available throughout the day to transport attendees between event areas, restrooms and entryways.
Download Parking Map
The Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) is also accessible via TARC public transportation. To plan your route, go to RideTARC.org/Getting-Around/Routes.
Bus routes to KICC:
TARC also offers paratransit services via TARC 3. To learn more go to. RideTARC.org/Getting-Around/TARC3.
A light breakfast and lunch will be provided to attendees as part of registration.
The 2023 Neuroscience Expo will feature a variety of resources that may help improve quality of life for people living with neurological disorders and their families, including:
Interact with vendors and exhibitors discussing products and services that could enhance quality of life.
This expo is designed for:
The Neuroscience Expo is designed around designated disease tracks, but many related conditions will be supported as a part of these tracks. Choose the track that is the most closely related to your area of interest.
Select an appointment date and time from available spots listed below.