Session Description: This landmark course features hands-on experiential learning in the evidence-based and appropriate use of advanced pain and neuromodulation. It includes interactive discussions with top experts in the field of neuromodulation.
Topics include spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, intrathecal drug delivery, advanced interventional techniques, surgical skills and more. This course provides a comprehensive foundation for integrating advanced neuromodulation into clinical pain practice.
Session Description: This session will provide advanced practice providers (APPs) with a comprehensive understanding of neuromodulation, including its various types, such as electrical and chemical therapies, and the underlying principles of how these techniques impact the nervous system. Participants will learn to identify the common neurological and pain conditions that benefit from neuromodulation, and the criteria for selecting appropriate patients. The session will also explore the APP's role in assessing patients, educating them, managing neuromodulation devices, and providing follow-up care in collaboration with specialists. Additionally, emerging trends in neuromodulation, such as personalized and minimally invasive approaches, will be discussed, as well as practical skills for educating and supporting patients throughout their neuromodulation treatment journey.
Session Description: This full-day preconference course provides a comprehensive exploration of the engineering principles underlying the development and implementation of next-generation spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and deep brain stimulation (DBS) technologies. The morning session features presentations by academic engineers on fundamental principles critical to innovation in neuromodulation, including implantable pulse generator design, electrode engineering, stimulation paradigms, neural sensing strategies, clinical testing methodologies, and AI integration. The afternoon session transitions to industry perspectives, with engineers from leading companies (Abbott, Biotronik, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Nalu, Nevro, and Saluda Medical) showcasing technologies recently released or currently under development. This structure offers attendees an unprecedented opportunity to understand both the theoretical foundations and practical applications driving the field forward. Each half-day segment concludes with a dedicated faculty Q&A session, fostering direct interaction between experts and attendees. The course is designed for a diverse audience including neural engineers, clinicians implementing these therapies, industry professionals, and researchers interested in neuromodulation technology development. Participants will gain insights into the complex engineering considerations behind modern neuromodulation systems, emerging technologies on the horizon, and the technical challenges being addressed by both academic and industry innovators. By focusing specifically on recent innovations and technologies in active development, the course provides highly relevant knowledge that can be immediately applied to research initiatives and clinical decision-making in neuromodulation therapy.
Please join us at the conclusion of the Advanced Engineering Principles in Neuromodulation: Next-Generation SCS and DBS Technologies precon for the presentation of the Innovator Award and the Distinguished Achievement in Science and Technology Awards in Milano Ballroom I & II.
The Innovator Award will be presented by Ahmed Raslan, MD to Shadi Dayeh, PhD at 5:00 PM. The Distinguished Achievement in Science and Technology Award will be presented by Marom Bikson to Cameron McIntyre, PhD.
Session Description: Neuromodulation treatment for movement disorders has recently grown to include AI driven therapy optimization using novel device technology. With advancements in technology, there has been rapid increase in the necessary skills and understanding to effectively and adeptly employ that therapy for patient care. This course addresses the rapidly expanding need for advanced training in DBS programming to maximize patient clinical outcomes. This course uses both a didactic and hands-on skills workshop approach to increase participant proficiency in programming DBS systems.
Session Description: The neuromodulation industry continues to face challenges presented by cuts in government funding, loss of knowledgeable regulatory personnel, and faulty assessments from poorly informed and conflicted critics. But a new sense of unity among clinicians in varying specialties, professional organizations, and patient advocacy groups will continue to push forward to keep the field growing.
Advanced Practice Providers are invited to join this reception, which will immediately follow the Advance Practice Providers pre-conference course, to network with their peers. The APP Excellence Award is presented during the reception.
The Diversity and Outreach Committee (DOC) works to ensure NANS is a diverse organization, representative of the patients we serve and understands the barriers faced by traditionally underrepresented communities to accessing neuromodulation therapies. The DOC organizes community events, engages with other medical organizations on DEI initiatives, and oversees the DOC Pipeline Fellowship Grants, which offer early career neuromodulators mentoring and support to attend the NANS Annual Meeting. Attend the DOC reception to meet committee members and 2025 DOC Pipeline Fellowship Grantees.
Kick off the start to our 2025 Annual Meeting with this fun event in our Exhibit Hall. Network with your fellow attendees while exploring the Exhibit Hall and meeting with our industry partners.
Residents and Fellows are invited to join this reception to network with their peers and attend the presentations for the three Rising Star Awards – Resident, Fellow and Early Career. Let’s celebrate the next leaders in the field.