Keynote speakers and chair confirmed so far — more of this year's faculty to be announced. Interested in speaking? Get in touch through the contact details below.
CONFERENCE CHAIR
Dr. Gaden Osborne
SLBMC, Antigua & Barbuda
Consultant Neurologist and Chair of Subspecialty Services at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, Dr. Gaden Osborne is board-certified in Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology. He leads SLBMC's neurology service and its pursuit of World Stroke Organization certification as an Essential Stroke Centre, with interests spanning epilepsy, stroke, autoimmune encephalitis, ICU EEG monitoring, and women's neurological health.
FEATURED SPEAKER · STROKE
Dr. Gillian Gordon-Perue
Saturday afternoon
Associate Professor of Vascular Neurology at the University of Miami, Dr. Gillian Gordon-Perue serves as Chief of Neurology and Medical Director of the stroke program across two Jackson Health System hospitals. Her work focuses on advancing equitable access to stroke treatment, with a particular emphasis on strengthening stroke systems of care across the Caribbean.
FEATURED SPEAKER · EPILEPSY
Dr. Dave Clarke
Saturday morning
Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Dave Clarke is an internationally recognized pediatric epileptologist and Chair of ILAE–North America. He serves as Chief of the Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program at Dell Children’s and holds the Kozmetsky Family Foundation Endowed Chair in Pediatric Epilepsy. Born in Antigua, Dr. Clarke has built a distinguished career spanning complex epilepsy care, academic leadership, research, and the advancement of epilepsy services across the Caribbean and internationally.
FEATURED SPEAKER · NURSING
Dr. Lucretia Long
Sunday
Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology and an epilepsy nurse practitioner at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Dr. Lucretia Long is a leader in advanced practice epilepsy care, patient education, and professional training. She serves as the U.S. lead contact for the International League Against Epilepsy's North America Nursing Section, with particular interests in SUDEP communication, seizure action planning, and women's health in epilepsy.
