New Horizons: Updates on Deep Brain Stimulation

Season 1: Episode One
Kyle Mitchell, MD
Moderated by Sneha Mantri, MD, MS, FAAN
Incorporating the latest research and best practices, this discussion on novel deep brain stimulation (DBS) techniques will examine their benefits and challenges. The discussion will explore how clinicians can tailor treatment plans for these novel DBS techniques.
Syllabus | |
New Horizons: Updates on Deep Brain Stimulation • Live • Tools, Resources and References Evaluation Credit Claiming and Certificate | |
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of:
- Nurses
- Physicians
- Physician Assistants
Learning Objectives
At the end of this activity, learners will be able to:
- Identify emerging trends, research findings, and best practices around novel DBS techniques for Parkinson’s disease management.
- Apply strategies shared by experts to address challenges with novel DBS techniques and Parkinson’s care to improve patient outcomes.
- Integrate diverse perspectives in novel DBS techniques to enhance interprofessional collaboration and professional growth.
Faculty Members
Sneha Mantri, MD, MS, FAAN
As the Parkinson’s Foundation first-ever Chief Medical Officer, Sneha Mantri, MD, MS, leads medical and clinical care efforts, guiding the Foundation’s care portfolio and strategy to ensure impactful, sustainable initiatives. Dr. Mantri is a practicing movement disorders specialist with extensive training and experience. As a seasoned principal investigator of health equity studies and clinical trials, Dr. Mantri has successfully communicated complex findings to diverse members of the PD community. She has developed educational courses for future medical health professionals and currently leads narrative medicine workshops for patients. Dr. Mantri has been published in multiple leading journals including npj Parkinson’s Disease, Parkinsonism & Related Disorders, JAMA Network Open, The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, and ScienceDirect among others. Since 2018, she has served as Duke University faculty. She continues to see patients on a limited schedule at the Duke Movement Disorders Center.
Kyle Mitchell, MD
Dr. Kyle Mitchell is an Associate Professor of Neurology and the Director of Neuromodulation for Movement Disorders at Duke University School of Medicine. He runs a high volume neuromodulation practice and his research focuses on improving deep brain stimulation (DBS) and other advanced therapies for Parkinson Disease. He collaborates with biomedical engineers in the development of imaging based DBS optimization, automated DBS programming, and adaptive DBS. He has served as site principal investigator in a number of clinical trials including the recently published ADAPT-PD trial which led to the first FDA approval for adaptive DBS.
Disclosures
Parkinson’s Foundation adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
Planning Committee & Content Validators
- Lee Neilson, MD: has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
- Erika Jacumin, PA-C: has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
- Christine Rowley, BSN, RN: has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Activity Director
- Sneha Mantri, MD, MS, FAAN: has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Faculty
- Sneha Mantri, MD, MS, FAAN: has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
- Kyle Mitchell , MD: has financial relationships (Consultant) with Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Dannce.ai; and financial relationship (Research Support) with Medtronic, Boston Scientific, and Surgical Information Sciences.
Planner(s)
- Indhira Blackwood, MPA: has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
- Lisa Hoffman, MA: has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

In support of improving patient care, Parkinson's Foundation is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 3.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Physicians
Parkinson’s Foundation designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses
Parkinson’s Foundation designates this live material for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician Assistants

Parkinson’s Foundation has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.)0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval valid through January 20, 2029. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AAPA Category I CME
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.00 ANCC
- 1.00 Participation

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