Marcus Neuroscience Institute to Host 2026 Brain & Spine Symposium

BOCA RATON, Fla. — April 6, 2026 — Marcus Neuroscience Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, will host its two-day 2026 Brain & Spine Symposium on May 14 and 15, bringing together leading physicians, researchers, and clinical experts to share the latest advances in neuroscience through lectures, interactive panel discussions, and case-based presentations.

Faculty will discuss the latest evidence-based practices in brain and spine surgery, interventional pain management, neurodegenerative diseases, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, epilepsy, stroke, neuromuscular disorders, cognitive and behavioral neurology, neurorehabilitation, minimally invasive and robotic spine techniques, cerebrovascular disease, and other key areas of neuroscience medicine. Additional sessions will highlight advances in diagnostics, treatment innovation, multidisciplinary care, complex case management, and emerging research that is helping shape the future of neurosciences care.

“We welcome the opportunity to host this important symposium and bring together experts to discuss the latest advances in neuroscience care,” said Warren R. Selman, M.D., chief medical executive of Marcus Neuroscience Institute. “Events like this reflect Baptist Health’s commitment to advancing innovation, education, and collaboration, while helping connect patients to the most effective treatment options available.”

Among the physician researchers and experts presenting at the symposium are:

• Marcalee S. Alexander, M.D. — Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician; Director, Marcus Neuroscience Institute, Cornell Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine, Bethesda Hospital East, Baptist Health South Florida
• Marc S. Cohen, M.D. — Anesthesiologist and Interventional Pain Management Physician, Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
• Elias Dakwar, M.D., FAANS — Board-Certified Neurosurgeon; Medical Director of the Deformity Spine Surgery Program, Marcus Neuroscience Institute, Baptist Health South Florida
• Felipe De Los Rios La Rosa, M.D. — Cerebrovascular Neurologist; Irma Bass Endowed Chair in Stroke Neurology; Director, Stroke Program, Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
• Svetlana Faktorovich, M.D. — Neurologist; Director of Neuromuscular Medicine, Marcus Neuroscience Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida
• G. Peter Gliebus, M.D., FAAN — Medical Director, Cognitive and Behavioral Program; Associate Professor of Neurology, Marcus Neuroscience Institute; Florida Atlantic University, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
• Sameea Husain, D.O. — Director, Movement Disorders Neurology; Associate Professor of Neurology, Marcus Neuroscience Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida; Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University
• Constance V. Katsafanas, D.O. — Director of Stroke Neurology; Associate Professor; Program Director, Neurology Residency, Marcus Neuroscience Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida; Florida Atlantic University
• Timothy O’Connor, M.D., FACP — Director, Minimally Invasive and Robotic Spine Surgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Marcus Neuroscience Institute; Bethesda Hospital; Boca Raton Regional Hospital; Baptist Health South Florida
• Evan M. Packer, M.D., MBA, FAANS, FACS — Neurosurgeon; Medical Director, Neurosurgery, Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; Marcus Neuroscience Institute; Boca Raton Regional Hospital; Baptist Health South Florida
• Warren R. Selman, M.D. — Neurosurgeon; Chief Medical Executive, Marcus Neuroscience Institute

The full symposium agenda, including session topics and the complete list of guest speakers, is available here:
Day 1: https://cmeonline.baptisthealth.net/brainandspine#group-tabs-node-course-default2
Day 2: https://cmeonline.baptisthealth.net/brainandspine#group-tabs-node-course-default2

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