Targeted Relief: A Non-systemic Treatment Strategy for PDPN of the Feet
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | 4:15 PM – 5:35 PM Location: Brera Ballroom This workshop is sponsored by Averitas
This interactive, case-based symposium will equip HCPs with practical strategies to identify and treat appropriate patients with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PDPN) of the feet using a targeted, non-systemic treatment option. Through expert insights from Dr. Daniel Pak and Dr. Steven Stanos, framed through a patient case discussion, attendees will learn about this treatment approach for patients suffering from unresolved DPN foot pain.
Faculty
Daniel Pak, MD
McGovern Medical School, UTHealth Houston Houston, Texas
Steven P. Stanos, DO
Medical Director, Pain Medicine and Services Swedish Health System Seattle, Washington
No RSVP required & dinner included
Workshop 2
Migraine Matters Workshop: Patient-Centered Considerations for Recognizing and Assessing Migraine
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 9, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Castellana This workshop is sponsored by Pfizer
This interactive workshop explores the management of migraine through patient perspectives, including the impact of stigma on the patient journey. Participants will review important considerations for recognizing and assessing migraine in clinical practice, informed by real-world patient experiences. The workshop includes an HCP and Patient Conversation, a Patient Panel on Stigma and Case-Based Activities designed to reinforce learning and support patient-centered conversations.
Faculty
Jordan Mast, MMS, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Colorado Neurological Clinic, Denver, CO
Dawn C. Buse, PhD
Clinical Professor, Department of Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY; Fellow, American Headache Society; Licensed Psychologist
Dylan Gallacher, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Colorado Neurological Clinic, Denver, CO
Fred Cohen, MD
Headache Intervention, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Headache and Facial Pain Center
Jenny Tillman
National Director of Development, Miles for Migraine; former U.S. Air Force veteran and surgical nurse. Patient with migraine and advocate. Proud Native American
Izac Ross
Design & Product Leader; Founder & CEO of the Haven Headache & Migraine Center. Patient with migraine and advocate.
Anikah Salim, DrPH, MPH, CPH
Epidemiologist; Support Group Leader, US Pain Foundation. Led the first Miles for Migraine national virtual support group. Patient with migraine and advocate.
Expert Roundtable - Double Down on Pain Relief: A New Fixed-dose Combination for Pain Management
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | 2:40 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Brera Ballroom This workshop is sponsored by Kenvue
Coffee and snacks provided. Registration required - spaces are limited. Registration information coming soon.
This is a non-CME session sponsored by Kenvue Brands LLC.
Explore the clinical evidence behind a new FDA-approved OTC fixed-dose combination of acetaminophen and naproxen sodium, with multidisciplinary expert commentary on its implications for your pain management toolkit. Bring your questions - answered live by our expert panel.
Faculty
Paul J. Desjardins, DMD, PhD
Adjunct Professor of Oral Biology Rutgers School of Dental Medicine Maplewood, New Jersey
Jeffrey Gudin, MD
Professor Department of Anesthesiology, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
