Migraine World Summit
Discover what dozens of world-leading migraine experts, doctors, and specialists really do for migraine and headache
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Featured Interviews
Previews from past Migraine World Summit interviews.
Sleep, Insomnia and Energy
Christine Lay, MD, FAHS
6 Medications That Can Make Migraine Work
Andrew Charles, MD
Treatment Spotlight: Drug-Free Devices
Amaal J. Starling, MD, FAHS, FAAN
2023 Summit Schedule
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Innovations in Migraine Treatment & Therapies |
Stewart J. Tepper, MDProfessor of Neurology |
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Beyond the Pain: Other Migraine Symptoms |
Nazia Karsan, MRCP, PhDPostdoctoral Clinical Fellow |
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The Gut-Brain Connection in Migraine |
Jay Pasricha, MD, MBBSChair of Medicine |
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Brain Retraining for Chronic Pain |
Bethany Ranes, PhDChief Scientific Officer |
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Practical Changes to Reduce Migraine Frequency |
Lauren R. Natbony, MD, FAHSFounder & Medical Director |
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Latest Migraine Treatment Landscape |
Deborah Friedman, MD, MPH, FAAN, FAHSNeurologist, Headache Specialist & Neuro-ophthalmologist |
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Why Sleep Problems Plague Kids & Adults With Migraine |
Judith Owens, MD, MPHProfessor of Neurology |
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Balancing Hormones for Migraine Management |
Anne MacGregor, MDProfessor |
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Nondrug Migraine Treatments That Work |
Jessica Ailani, MD, FAHS, FAANDirector |
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Psychedelics for the Treatment of Headache Disorders |
Emmanuelle Schindler, MD, PhDAssistant Professor of Neurology |
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Migraine Changes in Older Adults |
Gretchen E. Tietjen, MDProfessor Emerita of Neurology |
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How to Avoid or Prepare for the ER |
Jaime SandersPatient Advocate & Blogger |
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Migraine Care for Busy People: New Online Health Solutions |
Zubair Ahmed, MDNeurologist |
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Alcohol and Migraine |
Paul Mathew, MD, DNBPAS, FAAN, FAHSAssistant Professor of Neurology |
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Foods to Help Migraine & Dizziness |
Alicia WolfChef, Cookbook Author, & Advocate |
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Improving Continuous Headache Disorders |
Teshamae Monteith, MDAssociate Professor of Clinical Neurology |
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Sinus Headache Misdiagnosis & Treatment |
Mark E. Mehle, MD, FACSClinical Assistant Professor of Anatomy |
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How to Get Back From Chronic to Episodic Migraine |
Stephanie J. Nahas, MD, MSEd, FAHS, FAANAssociate Professor, Department of Neurology |
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Could You Have Medication Overuse Headache? |
Gisela Terwindt, MD, PhDProfessor of Neurology |
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Safety Update: DHE, Triptans, Magnesium, Butterbur & More |
Alexander Mauskop, MDDirector |
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Real-World Data on Treatments, Triggers & Weather |
Francois CadiouFounder |
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What to Do if Your CGRP Treatment Doesn’t Help |
Peter McAllister, MD, FAANMedical Director |
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How Migraine Affects Our Mental Health |
Dawn C. Buse, PhDPsychologist & Clinical Professor |
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LGBTQ Migraine Care Disparities |
Joe CoeDirector, Education & Digital Strategy |
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How Stigma Worsens Migraine Burden |
Robert Shapiro, MD, MA, PhDProfessor of Neurological Sciences |
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When ‘Fine’ Isn’t Enough: Partnering with Your Doctor to Achieve More |
Amaal J. Starling, MD, FAHS, FAANNeurologist |
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Mindfulness for Migraine & Pain Relief |
Mia T. Minen, MD, MPH, FAHSAssociate Professor, Department of Neurology |
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Is Migraine a Progressive Disease? |
Fred Cohen, MDAssistant Professor of Medicine and Neurology |
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European Headache Treatment Update |
Patricia Pozo-Rosich, MD, PhDHead of Neurology Section |
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Managing Migraine in the East |
K. Ravishankar, MDSpecialist in Headache Medicine |
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Day 8 – 2023 |
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Migraine & Headache Research Frontiers |
Messoud Ashina, MDProfessor of Neurology |
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Making the Most Out of Your Doctor’s Appointment |
Vince Martin, MD, AQHDirector |
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Concussion & Continuous Post-Traumatic Headache |
Alan Finkel, MDNeurologist |
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Easing Into Movement and Mindfulness |
Shirley KesselExecutive Director |
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Day 9 – 2023 |
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What MWS attendees are saying...

"I just wanted to thank everyone who has come together to help those of us suffering. I actually feel like someone understands and cares. This and last year's Summit have been invaluable in my fight, and you helped me not give up."
Adele Trott

"This has been so informative. I'm 76 and have had migraine since I was 16 so I have pretty much tried everything. Watching this has given me hope. "
Bunnie A Kelly

"This is fascinating, thank you!"
Cindy Reynolds

"Surprisingly more interesting than anticipated. Thank you."
Christine Pietschmann
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