Cleveland Clinic Neurology Update A Comprehensive Review for the Clinician 2026

Cleveland Clinic’s 17th Annual Neurology Update reviews diagnostic and treatment questions across clinical neurology, combining specialty updates with case-based discussion. The program covers stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, dementia, headache, Parkinson’s disease and neuromuscular disorders, alongside neuroimaging, genetics, neuroinfection and sleep. Led by Glen Stevens and Robert Marquardt, the original meeting took place August 7–9, 2026, with in-person participation at The Ritz-Carlton in Washington, D.C., and a virtual option. It is intended for clinicians involved in neurological care. The complete three-day agenda below retains presentation titles, speakers and discussion sessions, while the original objectives outline the educational focus.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Discuss updated strategies for acute stroke prevention and treatment.
• Review updated diagnostic criteria and cases for the management of multiple sclerosis.
• Discuss advances in epilepsy management for various clinical settings and demographics.
• Outline current clinical strategies in the management of dementia, neuroinfectious diseases, headache, tumor suppressor syndromes, and Parkinson’s disease.
• Describe recent technological innovations and established best practices in neuroradiology through specific techniques and individual case studies.
• Review recent research and updates on neuromuscular conditions, including myasthenia gravis, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), and peripheral nerve injuries.
• Discuss the use of genetics in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of neurological disorders.
• Outline the use of technology in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.

Course Directors and Faculty

Course Co-Directors

Glen Stevens, DO, PhD, FAAN
Adult Neuro-Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute.

Robert Marquardt, DO
Neuromuscular Center, Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute. Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic Faculty

Planning Committee: Glen Stevens, DO, PhD, FAAN; Robert Marquardt, DO; Tara Miller, MSN, APRN-CNP; and Susan Stanton, PA-C, MS, MSHS. Cleveland Clinic

Original Program Agenda

The agenda describes the original hybrid conference, not a verified inventory of store files. Recording count, running time, file formats and completeness have not been independently confirmed. Dedicated EEG, EMG, laboratory-interpretation and surgical-technique modules should not be assumed. Provider registration, live participation, streaming accounts and official access are not included with separate file delivery.