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THE PROGRAM

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Migraine & Headache Disorders — Adult & Pediatric

08:00 – 12:40
TimeSessionFaculty / SpeakerInstitution / Country
08:00–08:10
Prayer
Kesha Willock, CNMW SLBMC, Antigua & Barbuda
08:10–08:20
National Anthem
All
08:20–08:30
Welcome
Dr. Gaden Osborne SLBMC, Antigua & Barbuda
08:30–08:40
Address
His Excellency, The Governor General Dr. Sir Rodney Williams Antigua & Barbuda
08:40–08:55
Opening Remarks
Dr. Shivon Belle-Jarvis SLBMC, Antigua & Barbuda
08:55–09:30
Beyond Concussion: Recognizing and Managing Post-Traumatic Headache in Children
Dr. Sharoon Qaiser University of Kentucky, USA
09:30–10:05
Pediatric Migraine
Dr. Mishka Duncan University of the West Indies, St. Vincent & the Grenadines
10:05–10:20 Break
10:20–10:55
Equity in Headache Care
Dr. Hope O'Brien Virtual Headache Center of Hope, USA
10:55–11:30
Acute Treatment Strategies
Dr. Judy Tapper Bustamante Children's Hospital, Jamaica
11:30–12:05
Regional Migraine Care Across the Caribbean
Dr. Avidesh Panday Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Trinidad and Tobago
12:05–12:30
Art Exhibition
12:30–12:40 Session Close — Chair
Evening — Welcome Reception 6:30 PM · Government House · Hosted by His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams & Lady Williams · By invitation only
Session

Morning Session: Epilepsy — Adult & Pediatric

08:30 – 13:30
TimeSessionFaculty / SpeakerInstitution / Country
08:30–08:40
Address on IGAP — Intersectoral Global Action Plan Against Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders
The Honourable Michael Joseph, Minister Antigua & Barbuda
08:40–09:10
Epilepsy Essentials
Dr. Avidesh Panday University of the West Indies / Trinidad & Tobago
09:10–09:40
Seizure and Epilepsy Syndromes by Age
Dr. Dave Clarke University of Texas, Austin
09:40–10:10
"This is my story" — A seizure documentary.
Patient's perspective
10:10–10:40
Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery: Where to Start?
Dr. Ersida Buraniqi Children's National Hospital, USA
10:40–10:55 Coffee Break
10:55–11:25
Genetic Testing in Epilepsy
Dr. Vanita Shukla UWI / Trinidad & Tobago
11:25–11:55
Women's Brain Health & Epilepsy
Dr. Gaden Osborne SLBMC, Antigua & Barbuda
11:55–12:25
Mitochondrial Medicine in Epilepsy: Implementation and Global Health
Dr. Amza Ali Kingston Public Hospital, Jamaica
12:25–13:30 Lunch, Speed Networking /Art Exhibition

Afternoon Session: Stroke — Adult & Pediatric

13:30 – 17:30
TimeSessionFaculty / SpeakerInstitution / Country
13:30–14:05
Stroke in Small Island Settings
Dr. Gillian Gordon-Perue University of Miami, USA
14:05–14:40
Rapid Triage Pathways
Dr. Nicholas Maraj UWI St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
14:40–15:15
Imaging & Decision-Making
Dr. Romesh de Souza Health City Cayman Islands, Cayman Islands
15:15–15:30 Break
15:30–16:05
Pediatric Stroke Recognition
Dr. Roxanne Melbourne-Chambers University Hospital of the West Indies, Jamaica
16:05–16:40
Inflammatory or Other Cerebral Arteriopathies Affecting Children and Young Adults
Dr. Mubeen Rafay University of Manitoba
16:40–17:10 Speed Networking, and Art Exhibition
17:10–17:30 Session Close — Chair
Session Panel

Nursing Sessions

09:00 – 12:00 AST
FACILITATORILAE Nursing Section, North America
TimeTopicPresenterInstitution / Country
09:00–09:05
Opening Remarks
Dr. Lucretia Long Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, USA
09:05–09:50
Seizure Classification and Semiology
Dr. Paula Robertson Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Trinidad and Tobago
09:50–10:35
Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizures
Michelle Phillip-Duncan ILAE Nursing Section
10:35–11:20
Seizure Assessments: Ictal and Postictal
Carmela Redhead Vancouver Coastal Health, Canada
11:20–11:50
Seizure Simulation
Conference Facilitators
11:50–12:00
Closing Remarks
Dr. Lucretia Long Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, USA
12:00–13:00 Lunch

3rd Annual Caribbean Nurses Epilepsy Web Conference (CNEW 2026)

13:00 – 16:00 AST
FACILITATORILAE Nursing Section, North America
TimeTopicPresenterInstitution / Country
13:00–13:10
Opening Remarks
Michelle Phillip-Duncan ILAE Nursing Section
13:10–13:25
ILAE Nursing Curriculum — Overview of the Self-Management Domain
Carmela Redhead Vancouver Coastal Health, Canada
13:25–14:00
Counselling Women with Epilepsy
Dr. Kelly Connors Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, USA
14:00–14:35
Counselling Patients and Families about SUDEP
Dr. Lucretia Long Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, USA
14:35–15:10
Counselling Patients and Families about the Psychiatric Comorbidities of Epilepsy
Dr. Shannon Linder The Ohio State University, USA
15:10–15:45
Counselling Patients and Families about Seizure Logs and Treatment Adherence
Nichole Vanderpool Seizure Awareness Foundation of Trinidad and Tobago
15:45–16:00
Closing Remarks
Michelle Phillip-Duncan ILAE Nursing Section
Session Workshop