2026 Annual Meeting | H172 - Past Meets Present: Leadership Lessons from Neurology's History (Leadership University)

Date Tuesday 04/21/26

Time 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM CDT Add To Calendar

Location McCormick Place West | W190b

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program will be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Hubs (Leadership University)

Director(s) Elizabeth A. Coon, MD, FAAN, Gabriele C. De Luca, MD, DPhil, FRCPath, FAAN

Topic(s) Leadership, History of Neurology

Learning Objectives Get inspired by neurologists of yore! This session will focus on historical examples of neurologists demonstrating exemplary leadership skills in times of crisis and how those lessons can apply to today’s leaders. Learn about neurology trailblazers, including: Dr. Betty Clements, who served as a Women Airforce Service Pilot during World War II before becoming the first woman trainee at Mayo Clinic to practice neurology; Dr. Mabel Masten, the first female committee member and fellow of the American Academy of Neurology; Sir Hugh Cairns, who revolutionized WWII head injury management and is credited with saving thousands of lives. Join us in person or listen in during your commute to the convention center. Breakfast treats included for in person attendees!

CME Available No CME available

Core Competencies Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism, Medical Knowledge

Program Level Introductory

Recommended Audience Fellow, Resident, General Neurologist, Specialist Neurologist, Non-neurologist, Advanced Practice Provider, Neurohospitalist, Medical Student, Business Administrator, Coordinator

Teaching Styles Didactic

Program Materials Program Evaluations

Event Timeline
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM CDT	Discussion	Past Meets Present: Leadership Lessons from Neurology's History Elizabeth A. Coon, MD, FAAN, Gabriele C. De Luca, MD, DPhil, FRCPath, FAAN

Faculty Disclosures
Gabriele C. De Luca, MD, DPhil, FRCPath, FAAN	Dr. De Luca has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Neurology Academy. Dr. De Luca has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Merck. Dr. De Luca has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Roche. Dr. De Luca has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Novartis. Dr. De Luca has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Wellcome Trust. The institution of Dr. De Luca has received research support from National Health and Medical Research (Australia). The institution of Dr. De Luca has received research support from UK MS Society. The institution of Dr. De Luca has received research support from Oxford-Quinnipiac Partnership. The institution of Dr. De Luca has received research support from US Department of Defense. The institution of Dr. De Luca has received research support from National Health and Medical Research (Australia). The institution of Dr. De Luca has received research support from Rosetrees Trust. The institution of Dr. De Luca has received research support from Strategic Innovation Fund, Oxford University. The institution of Dr. De Luca has received research support from Agence National de la Recherche. Dr. De Luca has a non-compensated relationship as a Editorial board member with MS Journal that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. Dr. De Luca has a non-compensated relationship as a Steering Group member with MS Academy that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. Dr. De Luca has a non-compensated relationship as a Board of Directors with SEQUINS that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. Dr. De Luca has a non-compensated relationship as a Editorial board member with Continuum (AAN) that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. Dr. De Luca has a non-compensated relationship as a Editorial board member with Frontiers in Neurology that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.
Elizabeth A. Coon, MD, FAAN	Dr. Coon has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care. Dr. Coon has a non-compensated relationship as a Non-Voting Member of the Board of Directors with UCNS that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.