Emerging Role of CGRP Antagonists in Vestibular Migraine
09-10, 10:45–11:15 (Europe/Istanbul), Equilibirium 3

<p>Description, Outcome Objectives and Background:</p> <p>Vestibular migraine is increasingly recognized, yet pharmacological management remains challenging. This course reviews the neurobiology of CGRP pathways, current data on monoclonal antibodies and gepants in vestibular migraine, and patient selection criteria.</p> <p>Outcome Objectives:</p> <p>- Understand CGRP pathway relevance in vestibular migraine<br>- Interpret current clinical trial evidence for CGRP agents<br>- Identify practical aspects of therapy initiation and monitoring</p>

<p>To provide a structured overview of CGRP-based therapy in vestibular migraine, with focus on practical clinical application.</p>
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<p>Dr. Vishal Pawar is a distinguished neurologist with over 12 years of experience in diagnosing and managing a wide spectrum of neurological disorders, with a special interest in vestibular medicine and headache disorders. He currently practices at Unicare Medical Center in Dubai and is the founder of a dedicated Vertigo Clinic, where he has successfully treated over 4,000 patients with vestibular disorders since 2019. His expertise spans advanced vestibular diagnostics including videonystagmography, video head impulse testing, and posturography, along with comprehensive vestibular rehabilitation strategies.</p> <p>Dr. Pawar holds dual Diplomate of National Board (DNB) qualifications in Internal Medicine and Neurology. He further honed his expertise through specialized training in vestibular medicine from the American Institute of Balance (USA) and Yenepoya University (India), and earned the European Board of Neurology Fellowship. He also holds the Specialty Certificate in Neurology from the Royal College of Physicians (UK).</p> <p>As a clinician-researcher, Dr. Pawar has authored 38 publications in reputed journals, including work on anterior canal BPPV, vestibular migraine, and vascular brainstem compression syndromes. He actively contributed to the INTERACT2 trial, one of the most influential studies on acute intracerebral hemorrhage. His research and clinical work earned him accolades such as the Best Medical Researcher Award (2022), Aster Clinical and Academic Excellence Award (2023), and several recognitions for academic contributions.</p> <p>Dr. Pawar is deeply committed to education and has delivered over 120 keynote lectures internationally, participated in numerous panel discussions, and conducted instructional courses in central vestibular disorders. He has presented his work at prestigious forums including the Barany Society Meeting, EROC, Dubai Otology, and World Congress of Neurology.</p> <p>He is affiliated with the Dubai Health Authority, American Academy of Neurology, International Headache Society, and Indian Academy of Neurology. Beyond clinical work, Dr. Pawar is a practitioner of yoga and meditation and an enthusiast of cricket and tennis. His approach integrates holistic care with scientific rigor, reflecting his vision to establish a state-of-the-art vestibular care center in Dubai while contributing meaningfully to global neurotological research and education.</p>
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<p>Dr. Yüksel Aslıer is Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at Istanbul Atlas Medical School and she is the Director of the Vestibular and Balance Disorders Unit at Bursa Doruk Nilüfer Hospital, where she maintains a full-time clinical practice.</p> <p>After graduating from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Nesibe G. Yüksel Aslıer completed her residency training at Dokuz Eylül University in Department of Otorhinolaryngology in 2015. She received Turkish Board of Otorhinolaryngology certificate of competence in 2019. Between 2020 and 2021, she completed training at the Otology and Neurotology School. She got Associate Professorship in 2021. She completed a Master of Science degree in Biostatistics in 2025.</p> <p>Dr. Yüksel Aslıer has participated in numerous national and international courses and conferences and has served multiple times as an observer physician in the United States. She has authored numerous articles, book chapters, and conference presentations published in national and international journals, and her work has been widely cited. She also serves in various roles, including advisory board member, section editor, and reviewer for several academic journals.</p> <p>Dr. Nesibe G. Yüksel Aslıer is fluent in English and has intermediate proficiency in German. She is married and a mother of three children.</p>
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