Advancing the treatment of neurological diseases

Insightec is honored to host you at the inaugural Brain State initiative, as we launch Florida’s Alzheimer’s Research Using Exablate Neuro Focused Ultrasound program.

Brain State represents Florida’s opportunity to be a global leader in a connected healthcare economy. We’re creating a network of state universities, hospitals, and institutions to work in a public-private partnership that will advance novel therapies, diagnostics, and understanding of neurologic diseases. Together, we will discover the next generation of treatment solutions for Alzheimer’s Disease.

Agenda

  • BREAKFAST
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • INTRO TO INSIGHTEC AND KEY PARTNERS
    9:00 AM - 9:35 AM

    Welcome & Insightec Intro
    Dr. Maurice R. Ferré

    Brain State Program Intro
    Jonathan Weiss

    Florida Commitment to Alzheimer’s Disease
    Secretary Michelle Branham

    Focused Ultrasound Foundation
    Dr. Susie LeBlang
  • PANEL: MODERATED BY DR. MAURICE R. FERRÉ
    9:35 AM - 10:20 AM

    FUS Technology and Clinical Evidence Overview
    Dr. Mike Kaplitt & Dr. Achal Singh Achrol
  • COFFEE BREAK
    10:20 AM - 10:35 AM
  • PANEL: MODERATED BY DR. JJ DESAI
    10:35 AM - 11:05 AM

    Road to the Future: Developing the Next Generation of FUS Therapeutics
    Eyal Zadicario, Rafi de Picciotto, and Mor Dayan
  • BRAIN STATE
    11:05 AM - 12:00 PM

    Program Framing
    Jack Leo

    Clinical Trial Overview
    Katie Gant & Emily Mason

    Q/A & Discussion
    All

    Closing
    Dr. JJ Desai
  • OPTIONAL WORKING LUNCH 
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

    AL002 Protocol Review and Q&A
     
    Rebeka McBride 
  • *Food and beverage sponsored by the Focused Ultrasound Foundation

Attendees

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY

John Kelly, PhD

President

Daniel Flynn, PhD
VP Research

Gregg Fields, PhD, FNAI
Executive Director, Institute for Human Health and Disease Intervention (I-HEALTH)

Julie G. Pilitsis MD, PhD, MBA
Dean and Vice President of Medical Affairs, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Neurosurgeon


DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER

Maggie Gill
CEO

Lloyd Zucker, MD
Chief of Neurosurgery, Delray Medical Center

Arif Dalvi, MD
Neurologist, Palm Beach Neurological Institute

Bert Munoz, RPh, MHSAVP
Academic Affairs

Lisa Wettermann, RN, BSN, CCRP
PBHN Director of Clinical Research

Aganette Joseph-Parks, MHA, PMP
Associate Administrator

Lisa Cook
PHBN Director of Marketing

Jenny Zucker, MS
Director, Research and Project Development, Florida Neuroscience Institute

Marianne Sierra, PhD, CCRP
Neurosciences Clinical Research Coordinator


UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

David Nelson, MD
President UF Health, SVP for Health Affairs at UF

Todd Golde, MD, PhD
President UF Health, SVP for Health Affairs at UF


BROWARD HEALTH

Shane Strum
President and CEO

David Clark, MBA, FACHE, LEED AP,CGC, SL
SVP Operations

Ken Hetlage, MHA
Interim System COO

Debbie Eldredge
Director, Corporate Administration

Jennifer Smith
AVP Marketing/Communications

Shaye Moskowitz, MD, PhD
Neurosciences Medical Director/Endovascular & General Neurosurgery

Joshua Lenchus, DO, RPh, FACP, SFHM
Interim System CMO

Noella Dietz, PhD
Corporate Director of Research, Research Institute

Joan Osborne, Ed.D, MSN, APRN,RN-BC, RN-NE
Research Manager

Celena Bodi, RN
Senior Research Nurse


BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA

Jack Ziffer, MD, PhD
EVP, Chief Clinical Officer, Chief Physician Executive

Bo Boulenger, MHA
President & Chief Operating Officer

Michael McDermott, MD
Chair, Division of Neurosurgery, Chief Medical Executive

Star Belnap, PhDClinical Research Supervisor

Margarita Mederos
Lead Study Coordinator

Josette Elysee
Clinical Research Coordinator

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Kenneth Jessel, PhD, MBA

Interim President

Valeria Espina Stevenson
AVP Strategic Initiatives and Projects

Andres Gil, PhD
SVP Research & Economic Development

Priscilla Chaves, MBA, MPH, CLSSBB
Director of Operations, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health; Translational Medicine

Patricia Junquera, MD, FAPA
Associate Professor and Director of Multidisciplinary Education, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

Michael Paez, MPH
Chief Administrative Officer, Research Administration, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Juan Carlos Cendan, MD
Interim Dean, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine


FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS (DOEA)

Michelle Branham

Secretary of the Department of Elder Affairs

Anne Chansler
DOEA Bureau Chief


WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE

Michael Kaplitt, MD, PhD

Professor of Neurological Surgery, Vice-Chairman for Research, Residency Program Director, Department of Neurological Surgery


KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR

Fatima Perez

Regional Manager, State Government Affairs


FOCUSED ULTRASOUND FOUNDATION

Suzanne LeBlang, MD

Director of Clinical Relationships, Neuroradiologist


INSIGHTEC

Maurice R. Ferré, MD

CEO and Chairman

Eyal Zadicario, PhD
Chief Operating Officer and General Manager

JJ Desai, MD
Chief Strategic Innovation Officer

Achal Achrol, MD
Chief Medical Officer

Mor Dayan
VP Upstream Marketing

Joel Norton
VP of HR

Roni Kari
VP of Finance

Patrick Clingan
Chief Financial Officer

Kobi Vortman, PhD
Founder and Vice Chairman

Jonathan Weiss
Global Head of Government Affairs

Jack Campo
Chief Legal Officer

Jack Leo
Assistant General Counsel

Emily Mason, PhD
Medical Science Liaison

Katie Gant, PhD
Medical Science Liaison

Oded Meirav
VP of Business Development

Rafi de Picciotto
Director, Drug Delivery Program

JD Simpson
VP Marketing

Chris Marrus
Chief Commercial Officer

Nadir Alikacem
VP Global Regulated Clinical Affairs

Rebeka McBride
Clinical Project Manager

Violeta Ventura (Ace)
Executive Program Manager