Name: 3rd Annual International Neuroscience Symposium - Bench to Bedside 2026
Start: 2026-03-12
End: 2026-03-13
Location: AdventHealth Nicholson Center

OVERVIEW

3rd Annual International Neuroscience Symposium - Bench to Bedside 2026 is organized by AdventHealth Nicholson Center and will be held from Mar 12 -13, 2026 at AdventHealth Nicholson Center, Celebration, Florida, United States of America.

Course Overview:
The 3rd Annual International Neuroscience Symposium – Bench to Bedside will unite leading researchers and clinicians to explore groundbreaking advances in Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, sleep disorders, epilepsy, neurosurgery, and neuroinflammation.

In a dynamic, respectful environment, participants will share cutting-edge research, clinical insights, and innovative strategies bridging the gap between discoveries and patient care to advance the understanding, prevention, and treatment of neurological disorders.

Featuring engaging presentations, interactive Q&A sessions, and opportunities to connect with experts, this event offers a unique platform to discover new strategies and be part of the conversation shaping the future of neuroscience.

Course Objectives:
By the end of the 3rd Annual International Neuroscience Symposium – Bench to Bedside, participants will be able to:

Describe current research advancements and clinical approaches in Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, sleep disorders, epilepsy, neurosurgery, and neuroinflammation.
Analyze the connections between laboratory discoveries and their translation into effective patient care strategies.
Evaluate emerging diagnostic innovations and therapeutic interventions for neurological disorders.
Engage in meaningful dialogue with experts to gain practical insights applicable to clinical and research settings.
Apply new knowledge and strategies to improve patient outcomes and advance neuroscience practice.

Abstract Topics of Interest:

Alzheimer’s disease
Parkinson’s disease
Epilepsy
Neuroinflammation
Sleep
Neurosurgery

Within these categories, we welcome abstracts addressing:

Etiology
Biomarkers
Prevention
Treatment

Agenda

THURSDAY \| MARCH 12, 2026
Time	Session	Speaker
7:30 – 8:00 am	Registration, Breakfast and Visit Exhibitors
8:00 – 8:15 am	Opening Remarks and Welcome	Course Directors
8:15 – 9:00 am	Keynote from the Bench to the Bedside	Stacey Clardy, MD, PhD
TOPIC 1 – PARKINSON’S DISEASE
9:00 – 9:45 am	Research	Laurie Sanders, PhD
9:45 – 10:30 am	Clinical	Nikolaus McFarland, MD
10:30 – 10:45 am	Break and Visit Exhibitors
10:45 – 11:15 am	Expert Panel: ARIA (monoclonal antibodies) present, treatment	Laurie Sanders, PhD Nikolaus McFarland, MD
TOPIC 2 – EPILEPSY
11:15 – 12:00 pm	Research	Nathan Crone, MD
12:00 – 1:00 pm	Grab Lunch and Visit Exhibitors
1:00 – 1:45 pm	Clinical	Selim Benbadis, MD
1:45 – 2:15 pm	Panel: Open Dialogue	Nathan Crone, MD Selim Benbadis, MD
TOPIC 3 – SLEEP
2:15 – 3:00 pm	Research	Kristine Wilckens, PhD
3:15 – 3:30 pm	Break and Visit Exhibitors
3:30 – 4:15 pm	Clinical	Holly Skinner, DO
4:15 – 4:45 pm	Panel: Open Dialogue	Kristine Wilckens, PhD Holly Skinner, DO
4:45 – 5:15 pm	Adjourn – Transport to Hotel	TBD
5:15 – 6:30 pm	Poster Session
6:30 – 8:30 pm	Social Event (Dinner)
FRIDAY \| MARCH 13, 2026
Time	Session	Speaker
7:30 – 8:00 am	Registration, Breakfast and Visit Exhibitors
TOPIC 4 – ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
8:00 – 8:45 am	Research	Chad Swanson, PhD
8:45 – 9:30 am	Clinical	Stephen E. Nadeau, MD
9:30 – 10:00 am	Panel: Open Dialogue	Chad Swanson, PhD Stephen E. Nadeau, MD
10:00 – 10:15 am	Break and Visit Exhibitors
TOPIC 5 – NEUROINFLAMMATION
10:15 – 11:00 am	Research	Serhat Okar, MD, PhD
11:00 – 11:45 am	Clinical	Div Dubey, MD
11:45 – 12:15 pm	Panel: Open Dialogue	Serhat Okar, MD, PhD Div Dubey, MD
12:15 – 1:15 pm	Grab Lunch and Visit Exhibitors
TOPIC 6 – NEUROSYNERGY
1:15 – 1:45 pm	Research	Kimi Sugaya, PhD
1:45 – 2:30 pm	Clinical	Ricardo A. Hanel, MD, PhD
2:30 – 3:00 pm	Abstracts Presentation
3:00 – 3:15 pm	Poster Award Ceremony
3:15 – 3:30 pm	Closing Remarks	Course Directors
15:30	Adjourn