Comprehensive World Brain Mapping Course

A renowned, international faculty present advances, advantages and practical issues in contemporary perioperative and intraoperative brain mapping applications in brain tumor and functional neurosurgery.
Join this on-demand, online course for a comprehensive update on brain mapping techniques and indications from the world’s foremost experts in the field. Additionally, case presentations give unique insights into the brain mapping practices at the world's leading institutions.
For the expert, the course offers guidance and perspectives on controversial and innovative practices in brain mapping as it is currently practiced at the leading centers in the world, including yours.
For the practitioner new to pre- and intra-operative brain mapping, the course is the perfect way to learn the nuts and bolts practice of cortical mapping. Learn the practical aspects of starting a brain mapping program.
This online course is organized into five sessions covering the breadth of brain mapping practice:
- Session 1: Functional Anatomy, Physiology and Brain Mapping with Imaging
- Session 2: Neuroanatomy of Speech and Historical Perspective on Cortical Stimulation Mapping
- Session 3: Cortical Stimulation Mapping: How We Do It
- Session 4: Practical Aspects of Cortical Mapping, Discussion of Protocols and Algorithms and Standard and Invited Cases
- Session 5: Special Topics in Stimulation Research Techniques, the Future of Brain Mapping
Course Directors
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Pricing
AANS Members | $349 |
Non-members | $499 |
CME Accreditation
The AANS designates this activity for a maximum of 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe both the anatomic and functional anatomy of eloquent cortex.
- Explain applications for brain mapping in treating neurosurgery pathologies.
- List the indications and potential pitfalls of cortical stimulation mapping techniques.
- Describe areas of developing research in brain mapping techniques and technology.
Disclosure Information
The AANS controls the content and production of this CME activity and attempts to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information.
In accordance with the Standards for Commercial Support established by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), all faculty, planners of educational content and staff (and the significant others of those mentioned) are asked to disclose any relationship they have with commercial interests which may be related to the content of their lecture. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 12 months that create a conflict of interest.
Faculty, planners of educational content and staff (and the significant others of those mentioned) who have disclosed a relationship* with commercial interests whose products may have a relevance to their presentation are listed below.
* Relationship refers to receipt of royalties, consultantship, funding by research grant, receiving honoraria for educational services elsewhere, or any other relationship to a commercial company that provides sufficient reason for disclosure.
Name |
Type of Relationship |
Disclosure |
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Mitchel Berger, MD, FAANS, FACS
| Grant ‑ University Research Support Consultants
| NIH Ivivi Health Sciences/Pharmacokinesis |
Richard Byrne, MD FAANS
| Consultants | Integra |
Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD, FAANS
| Consultants | Medtronic/Alpha Omega |
Alexandra Golby, MD, FAANS
| Stock Sharholder | Merck/Johnson & Johnson
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Roland Henry, PhD
| Grant ‑ University Research Support Consultants | Hoffman La Roche, Genetech Abbvie |
Steven Kalkanis, MD, FAANS
| Consultants | Arbor/Varian |
Toshihiro Kumabe, MD, PhD
| Honorarium | Eisai Co., Ltd.
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Michael Lawton, MD, FAANS
| Grant ‑ University Research Support Consultants Other Financial or Material Support | Carl Zeiss Stryker Mizuho America, Inc. |
Eric Leuthardt, MD, FAANS
| Stock Shareholder Consultants | Neurolutions/Face to Face Biometrics Allied Minds/General Sensing/Intellectual Ventures/Osteovantage/Acera
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Jeffrey Ojemann, MD, FAANS
| Stock Shareholder | Therma Neurosciences/Vlcis, Inc. |
Zvi Ram, MD, IFAANS
| Consultants Employee
| NovoCure Ltd. Uri Weinberg-NovoCure Ltd.
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Johannes Schramm, MD
| Grant ‑ University Research Support
| Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschft (German Research Council)
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Jay Shils, PhD
| Stock Shareholder Other Financial or Material Support Consultants | Intellihat, Inc. Patterson, Inc. Globus, Inc. |
Phiroz Tarapore, MD
| Grant ‑ University Research Support
| NIH |
The following faculty and staff (and the significant others of those mentioned) have reported they DO NOT have any relationships with commercial interests:
Frederick Barker, MD, FAANS, FACS
| Paolo Bartolomeo, MD, PhD
| Lorenzo Bello, MD, PhD
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Nina Dronkers, PhD
| Hugues Duffau, MD
| Nicholas Hatsopoulos, PhD
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Guillaume Herbet, MD, PhD
| Robert Knight, MD
| Guy McKhann, MD, FAANS
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Srikantan Nagarajan, PhD
| George Ojemann, MD, FAANS(L)
| Guilherme Ribas, MD
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James Rutka, MD, PhD, FAANS
| George Samandouras, MD, FRCS
| Mary Sturaitis, MD
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Jinsong Wu, MD, PhD
| Edward F. Chang, MD | Sujit Prabhu, MD, FAANS |
Disclaimer
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the grant provider or the AANS. This educational activity does not endorse one particular type of instrumentation, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. It presents one of numerous recognized methods of clinical practice for consideration by physicians for incorporation into their practices. Variations of practice taking into account the needs of the individual patient, resources and limitations unique to the institution or type of practice may be appropriate. Disclosure about patient confidentiality, standards of care or course of management does not imply endorsement or disapproval of products.
Please Note: It is recognized that the use of non-FDA approved devices is described in some of the published material, but these techniques are often the standard of care and may be of value to the patients served.
Accreditation Designation
The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AANS designates this internet enduring material activity for a maximum of 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Term of approval is for three years, beginning from 05/06/2020 until 05/06/2023.
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