Dr. Aaron Nelson

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Just returned from NYC, where I presented at the i2i conference organized by the Center for Advanced Imaging Innovation and Research at NYU Langone Health. Thank you for inviting me (& for letting me bring my youngest son along...) #brain #neuroimaging #BrainDevelopment #WorkingMom #FutureScientist

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Had a great time giving grand rounds at The Brooklyn Hospital Center Mount Sinai this morning, talking “Neonatal Neurology: Embryology through IVH & Neonatal Seizures.” Thanks to Dr. Noah Kondamudi, MD, MBA, DM, DCh, FAAP, FACEP, CPE their Chair of Pediatrics (and my former teacher) for the invite!

For our latest NYUGSoM Child Neurology Grand Rounds, we’re joined by former NYU student Dr. Dylan Brock, now Assistant Professor with the Department of Child Neurology at the University of Louisville, trying to answer “How sure is sure? Demystifying variant interpretation for the child neurologist!”

Apple picking in NY!

Had a blast at the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM! Got to hang with a bunch of fantastic educators, sing as part of an impromptu award-winning trio, and catch up with multiple generations of NYUGSoM child neurologists both new and old—amongst many other great activities… Until next year! 🧠🥳🧠

Like Seminar 1 of the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM, the Year in Review, yet want a mashup review of “neurologic complications of vaccine-preventable diseases in children?” Check this out—by NYUGSoM residents Dr. Belarde & Dr. @michaelgranovetter.bsky.social! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42627242/

Closing out the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM with Symposium III—the ever-popular and crowd-pleasing “Year in Review!”

Hower Award Winner Dr. Bruce Cohen MD, FAAN, FCNS, kicking things off the final morning in the main hall at the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM talking both mentors and mentees, “Finding Opportunities and Other Muses.”

If you’re still going strong the last day at the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM, grab a free coffee and join editorial leaders in the field at the Junior Member/Early Career Lobby Talks — Meet the Editors!

Resident panelists from a diversity of training programs and backgrounds helping guide and educate the next generation of child neurologists on how to choose a residency at the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM:

There is still time to join the @childneurosoc.bsky.social Junior Early Career Forum Session at the #CNSAM with @dryasminkhakoo.bsky.social Dr. Yasmin Khakoo, MD, FCNS, FAAN, FAAP. Come to hear the president, stay to learn about residencies / fellowships / first jobs!

Changing things up moving from EEGs to neonatal (prenatal through perinatal) neurology with Seminar 12: Parental Perspectives on Fetal Counseling at the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM (child neurologists are increasingly called upon to advise and prognosticate earlier and earlier in development):

For lunchtime learning at the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM, the Epilepsy SIG is debating the evolving landscape of: “D/EE-SWAS: New Name, Same Challenges.”

Now, on to Seminar 9 at the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM focused on “Pediatric Neuromodulation: Emerging Evidence to Clinical Care!”

Dr. Mustafa Sahin, MD, PhD, @bostonchildrens.bsky.social recognized for decades of work on mTOR aberrations and now giving the @childneurosoc.bsky.social Bernard Sachs Award Lecture at the #CNSAM on: “mTOR at the Crossroads of Brain Development and Disease: Lessons from Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.”

Congratulations to Dr. Danielle Barber, MD, PhD, from Children's Hospital Colorado, winner of this year’s @childneurosoc.bsky.social Philip R. Dodge Young Investigator Award, speaking now at the #CNSAM on her work: “HIE: Microglia, Multicenter Registries, and the Miles Beyond.”

With the exhibit and poster hall open, be sure to check out some of the many organizations working to educate and advocate on behalf of children and their families @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM!

Talking the future of education at the CNS Presidential Symposium this Thursday at the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM with Dr. Rana Said, MD, FAAN, from UT Southwestern on “Who's Watching the Kids: Maintaining and Expanding Our Child Neurology Workforce Through Inspired Education and Innovation.”

If you’re touring posters & abstracts today at the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM check out all the fantastic work by our NYUGSoM child neurology residents, Drs. Rachel Carpenter, Michael Granovetter, Emily Grew, Nora Jandhyala, and Michelle Goodman! Numbers #73, #79, #97, #103, #455, #459:

Dr. @dryasminkhakoo.bsky.social kicking off Thursday talking “Survivorship in Child Neurology: What We Can Learn from Pediatric Oncology” at Symposium II, the CNS Presidential Symposium: Beyond Survival: Navigating the Future of Child Neurology at the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM:

Just a reminder that it’s never too early (or late) to check out the Junior Member / Early Career Lobby Talks running from 7AM-8AM each morning this week at the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM!

At the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM and realizing you’re going to be taking care of more children with vaccine-preventable diseases than ever in your lifetime? Join us at 2PM TODAY (Thursday, October 15th) in room 517a for Seminar 1: Vaccine Preventable Neurological Diseases!

FCNS Fellows: There's still time to pick up your pin and learn about fellowship near the Main General Session Room (517CD)! 🔵 Oct. 15 | 7:00 – 8:00 AM and Noon – 1:00 PM 🔵 Oct. 16 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM #CNSAM

Dr. Chris Boes, MD from @mayoclinic.org* with Louise Castile presenting “The ACGME Neurology Review Committee and Shaping GME” on behalf of the @acgme.bsky.social at the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM Child Neurology / NDD Educators Symposium! *A fun blast from the past from my med school days!

Dr. Rob Stone, MD, from University of Rochester talking the many pathways to child neurology including “Non-American Board of Pediatrics Eligible Pathways” at the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM Child Neurology / NDD Educators Symposium!* *(I can’t remember if I did the survey so raised my hand.)

@oligoclonalband.medsky.social Dr. Alison Christy, MD, PhD, FCNS, FAAN, FAAP from Providence Health and Services illuminating the “History of Child Neurology Training: How We Got to Where We Are Today” at the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM Child Neurology / NDD Educators Symposium:

Exciting news about the Child Neurology-specific RITE Exam—including the fact that it even exists—from Dr. Sudha Kilaru Kessler, MD, MSCE from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia at the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM Child Neurology / NDD Educators Symposium:

Dr. Adam Wallace, MD, from the University of Wisconsin giving the Medical Student Outreach Update at the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM Child Neurology/NDD Educators Symposium, highlighting the need for mentorship and networking and spotlighting the planned 6PM meetup at the Welcome Reception!

Dr. Rob Stone, MD, from the University of Rochester giving the Child Neurology Residency Consortium Update at the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM Child Neurology/NDD Educators Symposium, including the outcomes of the Residency Redesign Taskforce!

Dr. Miya Asato, MD, from the Kennedy Krieger Institute giving the Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Update and highliting the work of the NDD CNF medical student scholarship recipients—presenting their work at the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM this week!

Dr. Margie Ream MD, PhD from Nationwide Children's Hospital, kicking off the Child Neurology / NDD Educators Symposium at the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM on “The Evolving Landscape of Residency Training” with a “Welcome and Match Update” including discussion of the proposed 4-year curriculum!

The @childneurosoc.bsky.social Child Neurology Advocacy Update at the #CNSAM, on how to translate children’s clinical needs to public policy and action:

It’s a full room for the ABCs of Pediatric Neurocritical Care Workshop at the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM with interactive cases and a real-time bedside monitor!

See you soon! Resident Dr. Jake Hanson will take over our Instagram during the Child Neurology Society Annual Meeting. Follow us on IG to connect with University of Minnesota team members and to see what Jake gets up to! #CNSAM #ChildNeurologyResidency @childneurosoc.bsky.social

🎉 Congratulations to Bernard D’Souza International Fellowship Awardee Daniela Muñoz Chesta, MD, MSc! #CNSAM

🎉 Congratulations to Bernard D’Souza International Fellowship Awardee Areeba Wasim, MBBS, FCPS Pediatrics, FCPS Pediatric Neurology, MRCPCH (UK), Pediatric Neurologist! #CNSAM

🎉 Congratulations to Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Awardee Nigel Bamford, MD, FANA, FCNS! #CNSAM

🎉 Congratulations to Training Director Awardee Rachel Gottlieb-Smith, MD, MHPE! #CNSAM

🎉 Congratulations to Roger and Mary Brumback Lifetime Achievement Awardee Lawrence Brown, MD! #CNSAM

🎉 Congratulations to Roger and Mary Brumback Lifetime Achievement Awardee Susan Koh, MD! #CNSAM

Congratulations to Dr. Rachel Gottlieb-Smith, Child Neurology Program Director at the University of Michigan, for her recognition by the @childneurosoc.bsky.social for her many contributions to child neurology education—seen here accepting her well-deserved Training Director Award at the #CNSAM!

Are you a child neurology educator at the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM? The CNRC is planning a group photo TODAY (Wednesday 10/14/2026) before the 2PM Child Neurology / NDD Educators Symposium. Look for me (tall loud person in a Halloween shirt) right outside 517CD at 1:45PM! Spread the word!

@childneurosoc.bsky.social President @dryasminkhakoo.bsky.social kicking off #CNSAM with the Kenneth F. Swaiman Opening Address and Awards, highlighting some of the many successes of the past year:

For the last Wednesday Morning Lobby Talk at the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM, Dr. Madeline Kahan from CHLA on how to “Build and Tailor Your CV to a Desired Job.” If you missed this morning, just a reminder they’ll be happening all week from 7-8AM (near free coffee)!

Dr. Laura Gilbert from Lurie Children’s Hospital on “How to be a Good Mentee” at the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM Lobby Talks (still ongoing)!

At the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM bright and early this morning? Grab a free coffee and join the lobby talks. Dr. Ariel Lyons-Warren MD, PhD from Baylor College of Medicine is kicking things off talking “Networking at the Annual Meeting!”

Off to Montreal for the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM; come find me to talk child neurology, education, epilepsy, health care disparities, vaccine-preventable diseases, and more!