San Francisco Neurological Society

San Francisco Neurological Society Committed to advancing knowledge and improving practice in the neurosciences for more than 60 years.

The purpose of the San Francisco Neurological Society is to increase, improve and disseminate knowledge of the nervous system and to improve the practice of neurology and neurological surgery within the area of the Society’s influence.

03/26/2026

What an unforgettable few days at the 77th Annual SFNS Meeting!

Thank you to all of our attendees for being part of such an incredible gathering, from the engaging sessions and meaningful conversations to a truly special President’s Reception at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. We hope you’re wearing your SFNS t-shirt proudly and had the chance to experience everything beautiful Monterey has to offer.

We’re still riding high from the energy, collaboration, and connection that made this year’s meeting so impactful. Your presence is what makes this community so strong… Until next time!

🧠🍀 Wishing the best of luck to all neurosurgery residents taking the ABNS Primary Exam TOMORROW!This exam marks a major ...
03/12/2026

🧠🍀 Wishing the best of luck to all neurosurgery residents taking the ABNS Primary Exam TOMORROW!

This exam marks a major milestone on the path toward board certification and reflects the dedication, discipline, and countless hours of preparation that define neurosurgical training.

To everyone sitting for the exam… we’re rooting for you.
Your hard work today helps shape the future of neurosurgery.

Speaker Spotlight: Joyce Mikal-Flynn, EdD, MSN, FNPResilience isn’t just a personal trait, it’s a skill that can be cult...
03/11/2026

Speaker Spotlight: Joyce Mikal-Flynn, EdD, MSN, FNP

Resilience isn’t just a personal trait, it’s a skill that can be cultivated. In just a few days, Dr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn will explore how clinicians and patients alike can develop mental fitness and harness posttraumatic growth after adversity.

A professor emeritus at Sacramento State University and founder of the MetaHabilitation© model of recovery, Dr. Mikal-Flynn’s work focuses on trauma-informed care and helping individuals transform life crises into opportunities for growth. Her research and publications center on resilience, recovery, and the powerful capacity for people to rebuild stronger after traumatic experiences.

Her session, “Cultivating Resilience and Mental Fitness in Patients and Clinicians,” will offer valuable perspectives for healthcare professionals navigating the emotional and psychological demands of modern medicine.

🔗 Read the full agenda and register
https://sfneurological.member365.com/public/event/details/c2b76cc347308381f1c42ec5600385d6c3a67bd7/1

Our Exhibitor Hall for the SFNS 77th Annual Meeting is officially SOLD OUT! A huge thank you to our incredible exhibitor...
03/10/2026

Our Exhibitor Hall for the SFNS 77th Annual Meeting is officially SOLD OUT!

A huge thank you to our incredible exhibitors and nonprofit partners for their support in making this year’s meeting possible. Your partnership helps bring together the neurology and neuroscience community for meaningful collaboration, learning, and innovation.

We’re excited to be together in just a few days and look forward to connecting with you all onsite!

3 reasons this session is worth bookmarking if you treat epilepsy (kids or adults):The anti-seizure medication landscape...
03/09/2026

3 reasons this session is worth bookmarking if you treat epilepsy (kids or adults):

The anti-seizure medication landscape keeps expanding and knowing what’s truly new matters.

“Next step” choices are getting more nuanced (comorbidities, genetics, rescue plans, developmental profiles).

Practical medication strategies can change outcomes even when the diagnosis is unchanged.

At our upcoming Annual Meeting, Michael G. Chez, MD, FAAN, FAES will present “New Options in Anti-Seizure Medication Management.” Dr. Chez serves as Regional Director of Pediatric Neurology Research, the Autism Program, and the Pediatric Surgical Epilepsy Program across the Sutter Sacramento Valley Region, and is a board-certified pediatric neurologist and epileptologist.

His work spans epilepsy across development, autism, rescue therapies, and complex genetic/developmental epilepsies, bringing a real-world clinical lens to medication decisions that clinicians face every day.

Register now! https://sfneurological.member365.com/public/event/details/c2b76cc347308381f1c42ec5600385d6c3a67bd7/1

If you’re managing neurologic patients, you’re already doing sleep medicine whether you want to or not.Our upcoming meet...
03/07/2026

If you’re managing neurologic patients, you’re already doing sleep medicine whether you want to or not.

Our upcoming meeting is nearly here and Liza Ashbrook, MD (Associate Professor of Neurology, UCSF) will deliver “Updates in Sleep Medicine.”

Dr. Ashbrook practices at UCSF and the SF VA and serves as Program Director for the UCSF Sleep Medicine Fellowship. Her research explores genetic variation in sleep duration and circadian preference.

This session is built for real clinical decisions, including:

🔹 how to weigh risk/benefit across restless legs syndrome treatment options (including shifts in guideline-driven practice)

🔹 what’s new in hypersomnias

🔹 choosing the right insomnia approach, non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic, especially in patients with neurologic illness.

Register now →
https://sfneurological.member365.com/public/event/details/c2b76cc347308381f1c42ec5600385d6c3a67bd7/1

Research Spotlight: What can psychedelics teach us about Parkinson’s disease?Interest in psychedelic-assisted treatments...
03/05/2026

Research Spotlight: What can psychedelics teach us about Parkinson’s disease?

Interest in psychedelic-assisted treatments has surged but the most important work is happening in carefully designed clinical trials, with clear outcomes and rigorous safety monitoring.

Ellen Bradley, MD (Assistant Professor, UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Weill Institute for Neurosciences) will present “Exploring the effects of psychedelics in Parkinson’s disease" at our 77th Annual SFNS Meeting.

Dr. Bradley is an attending physician and Associate Director of Research for PADRECC at the San Francisco VA Medical Center, and she also practices at the UCSF Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation Center. Her clinical research focuses on expanding pharmacologic options for people living with Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative conditions, and she currently leads trials examining the clinical and biological effects of ketamine and psilocybin in Parkinson’s disease.

If you’re interested in where the evidence is heading (and what we can responsibly conclude today), this is a session to catch.

Register now at the link below 👇
https://sfneurological.member365.com/public/event/details/c2b76cc347308381f1c42ec5600385d6c3a67bd7/1

A headache that improves when you lie down shouldn’t be easy to miss, but CSF leaks still are.Low CSF volume from sponta...
03/04/2026

A headache that improves when you lie down shouldn’t be easy to miss, but CSF leaks still are.

Low CSF volume from spontaneous spinal CSF leak is underdiagnosed and can be profoundly debilitating. The good news: imaging can change the entire trajectory when you know what to look for and what to order next.

At the 77th Annual SFNS Meeting, Cynthia Chin, MD (Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, UCSF Neuroradiology) will present “Cerebral Spinal Fluid Leaks.” Dr. Chin also established the UCSF Precision Spine and Peripheral Nerve Center, focused on treating spine and peripheral nerve disorders under advanced imaging guidance.

This session is designed to be immediately useful, covering:

🔹 The key mechanisms behind CSF leaks (and how to distinguish them)

🔹 Which diagnostic and therapeutic imaging studies to order to move from suspicion → localization → treatment.

If you evaluate patients with positional headaches, unexplained “low-pressure” symptoms, or suspected spontaneous CSF leak, put this one on your list.

Register here to join us!
https://sfneurological.member365.com/public/event/details/c2b76cc347308381f1c42ec5600385d6c3a67bd7/1

What if losing the ability to speak didn’t have to mean losing your voice?At our Annual SFNS Meeting, Sergey Stavisky, P...
03/04/2026

What if losing the ability to speak didn’t have to mean losing your voice?

At our Annual SFNS Meeting, Sergey Stavisky, PhD (Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery, UC Davis) will present “Restoring speech with an intracortical brain-computer interface.”

His work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, neurosurgery, and engineering, building next-generation neural interfaces with the goal of translating them into real clinical impact.

In this session, Dr. Stavisky will walk through:

🔹 Which neurologic conditions causing anarthria/dysarthria may be addressable with today’s BCIs

🔹 The core neurophysiology principles that BCIs leverage to decode intended speech and communication

If you’re interested in where neurotechnology is heading and what it could mean for patients with paralysis or severe speech impairment, this is a talk to prioritize.

Register now here: https://bit.ly/4qJVPI4

Gene therapy is no longer “coming soon.” It’s here. It's fast, powerful, and complicated.If you’ve been meaning to get a...
03/03/2026

Gene therapy is no longer “coming soon.” It’s here. It's fast, powerful, and complicated.

If you’ve been meaning to get a clearer mental model of what’s real, what’s hype, and what clinicians actually need to know, this session is a good place to start.

Alex Fay, MD, PhD (Associate Professor of Neurology, UCSF) will give an “Overview of Gene Therapy.”

Dr. Fay built his career across basic science and clinical neurology, earning a PhD in biophysics studying ion channel physiology, completing pediatric neurology training at WashU in St. Louis, and fellowship in neuromuscular medicine. Back at UCSF, he has helped develop a pediatric neurotherapeutics program and now serves as PI on multiple gene therapy and natural history studies.

Expect a grounded, clinician-friendly overview that connects mechanism to real-world application.

Register now → https://sfneurological.member365.com/public/event/details/c2b76cc347308381f1c42ec5600385d6c3a67bd7/1

At this year's annual meeting, James Stevens, MD, FAAN, FAASM will take on a timely systems-level topic in “The State of...
02/25/2026

At this year's annual meeting, James Stevens, MD, FAAN, FAASM will take on a timely systems-level topic in “The State of General Neurology in the US 2026.”

Dr. Stevens is a Clinical Professor of Neurology at Indiana University School of Medicine and Past-President of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).

This session is built around three practical questions:

🔹What’s driving the steady decline in general (comprehensive) neurology practice in the U.S.?

🔹What does that mean for access, care delivery, and referral pathways?

🔹What are realistic solutions to stabilize (and rebuild) the general neurology workforce?

Whether you practice general neurology, refer heavily to it, or rely on it as the “front door” for complex care, this talk should spark useful discussion.

Register now:
https://bit.ly/4qJVPI4

We are incredibly grateful to Mayor Tyller Williamson for the warm welcome to Monterey as we gather for the 77th Annual ...
02/23/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Mayor Tyller Williamson for the warm welcome to Monterey as we gather for the 77th Annual SFNS Meeting.

On behalf of the City of Monterey, the Mayor welcomed our attendees to a community that blends historic charm with coastal beauty and vibrant local culture. From the breathtaking Monterey Bay and its marine sanctuary, to Cannery Row, Old Fisherman’s Wharf, downtown’s Path of History, world-class dining, and outdoor adventures along the coastline, Monterey offers an unforgettable experience both inside and outside the conference halls. We are thankful to be hosted in a city that so graciously opens its doors to our members and encourages us to explore, connect, and enjoy all it has to offer.

Thank you, Mayor Williamson, and the City of Monterey, for hosting SFNS. We are honored to be here.

Attendees: be sure to explore all this incredible city has to offer while you’re here: https://www.seemonterey.com/77th-sfns-annual-meeting/

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