4th Annual Central Coast Neuroscience Symposium

Keynote speaker 

Ethan Winkler, MD, Neurosurgeon, Researcher, Assistant Professor 
University of California San Francisco 

Dr. Ethan Winkler is a cerebrovascular neurosurgeon who specializes in aneurysms, AVMs, AV fistulas, cavernous malformations, stroke and carotid disease. Dr. Winkler’s research focuses on understanding the biological basis of vascular diseases. He directors the UCSF Vascular Anomalies and Stroke Computation Laboratory, which works to understand the genetic mechanisms of vasculature and disease. He completed his residency in neurological surgery at UCSF and his endovascular and skull base neurosurgical fellowships at Barrow Neurological Institute. 

Mikayel Grigoryan, MD, Neurointerventionalist/Neurologist 
Adventist Health Sierra Vista/Adventist Health Glendale 

Dr. Mikayel Grigoyan is an accomplished vascular and interventional neurologist, with extensive clinical and research experience in neurointervention, stroke, neurocritical care, teleneurology, and neuroimaging. He currently serves as the Medical Director of AH Glendals’s CSC and AH Sierra Vista’s Primary Stroke Center. He has also authored and co-authored over 40 peer-reviewed manuscripts. 

Maxim Mokin, MD, PhD, Neuro Endovascular Physician/ Neurologist
University of South Florida 

Dr. Maxim Mokin is a triple board-certified (neurology, vascular neurology, and neuroendovascular surgery) physician-scientist with dual appointments as a Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery and the Departments of Neurology and Radiology at the University of South Florida. He serves as Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Mokin also holds a PhD in Neuroscience, where he studied the molecular mechanisms of learning and memory using in vitro models. 

Ben Hendricks, MD, Neurosurgeon 
Adventist Health Sierra Vista 

Dr. Ben Hendricks completed his residency at Barrow Neurological Institute, a busy level trauma-one center in Phoenix, specializing in complex cranial and spinal surgery. He enjoys pioneering the integration of technology and surgery to enhance outcomes. He serves as the Medical Director of Neurosurgery at Adventist Health Sierra Vista, at Adventist Health’s Brain and Spine Center, and is a UCSF Clinical Affiliate. 

Michelle Jocson, DNP, CNRN, MS/Ed 
Adventist Health Glendale 

Michelle serves as the Stroke Program Manager for the Neuroscience Institute at Adventist Health Glendale’s Comprehensive Stroke Center. With more than 30 years of experience in clinical practice, healthcare administration, leadership, and academia, Dr. Jocson has dedicated her career to advancing excellence in patient care, education, and stroke program development.

Jason Turner, MD, Vascular Surgeon
Adventist Health Sierra Vista and Private Practice

Dr. Jason Turner is a general vascular surgeon with a strong focus on cerebral vascular disease prevention and management. He maintains a private practice on the Central Coast of California. Dr. Turner earned his medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon, and completed a Vascular Integrated Residency at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio. He remains active in clinical trial research, society speaking and teaching engagements, and direct industry collaboration aimed at advancing medical technologies.

Kasra Sarhadi, MD, Neurologist, Neurointensivist 
John Muir: Walnut Creek Medical Center

Dr. Kasra Sarhadi is a board-certified neurologist currently working in the Neuro ICU at John Muir: Walnut Creek Medical Center. Dr. Sarhadi received his Medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, followed by Neurology residency at the University of Washington, and completed his Neurocritical Care training at the University of California, San Francisco. His scholarly work includes peer-reviewed publications in Neurocritical Care, Neurology, and World Neurosurgery.