Introduction of Presidential Address
Part of Plenary III: From Vision to Value: Leading the Future of Neuromodulation
Details
- Date
- Saturday, January 23, 2027
- Time
- 9:20 AM – 9:25 AM
- Session type
- Plenary
- Schedule
- See this day
About
As neuromodulation continues to expand across indications and care settings, ensuring its long-term impact requires more than scientific innovation alone. This plenary session explores the strategic, operational, and policy frameworks necessary to advance the field from promising therapies to sustainable standards of care. Faculty will examine the development of the first NANS clinical practice guidelines, discuss practical approaches to building financially viable neuromodulation programs, and explore how value-based care models can strengthen partnerships with payers by drawing lessons from other medical specialties. The session culminates with the NANS Presidential Address, highlighting our vision for the future of neuromodulation, followed by the Lifetime Achievement Address honoring an individual whose contributions have profoundly shaped the field.
Presenters
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Dr. Ellen Air graduated from Northwestern University (1997) and completed her doctorate (2002) and medical degree (2004) at University of Cincinnati. She then completed her residency in Neurological Surgery at the University of Cincinnati in 2010 and fellowship in the neurosurgical treatment of epilepsy, movement disorders and pain at the University of California, San Francisco, in 2011. She is currently Chair of Neurosurgery and Co-Medical Director for the Neuroscience Service Line at Henry Ford Health in Detroit. In addition, she holds the Mark L. Rosenblum Endowed Chair and is Clinical Associate Professor at both Michigan State University and Wayne State University School of Medicine. She serves on the executive boards of ASSFN and North American Neuromodulation Society.