Hilton Memphis

The Hilton Memphis offers a comfortable and convenient stay in the heart of East Memphis, just 15 minutes from Memphis International Airport. The city’s tallest hotel features spacious accommodations, sweeping skyline views through floor-to-ceiling windows, an inviting lobby bar, outdoor pool, and easy access to shopping, dining, and the Poplar Corridor. When you’re ready to explore, iconic Memphis attractions—including Graceland, Beale Street, Sun Studio, and the National Civil Rights Museum—are just a short drive away. Whether you’re here for the symposium, the music, the barbecue, or all three, the Hilton Memphis is the perfect place to experience everything Memphis has to offer.

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Please make your reservation by October 23, 2026 to receive the discounted group rate.

If you prefer to call Hilton Memphis to make your reservation, please use the group code 93V.

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Brian Berman, MD, MS, FAAN, current chair of the BEBRF Medical Advisory Board, is a Professor of Neurology at Virginia Commonwealth University and Director of VCU’s Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Center. His clinical and research work focuses on movement disorders, including blepharospasm and dystonia. Dr. Berman joined VCU in 2020 after a decade on the faculty at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, where he cared for patients in the Movement Disorders Clinic at UCHealth and the Neurology Clinic at the Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He also served as Associate Director of Research at the University of Colorado Movement Disorders Center. With experience in both patient care and movement disorders research, Dr. Berman brings a broad perspective to advances in the understanding and treatment of blepharospasm. He will be speaking on the topic: Blepharospasm: Research Updates.

Betty May Davis, MEd, LPC-A, is a therapist and counselor at Samaritan Counseling & Wellness Center in Port Arthur, Texas, where she provides individual, couples, family, and group counseling to clients from diverse backgrounds. She uses client-centered, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) approaches in her work, helping clients navigate emotional challenges, life changes, and relationship concerns. Davis holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health from Lamar University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University. Her counseling work focuses on helping individuals better understand and manage the emotional challenges they face while also considering the relationships and circumstances that shape their daily lives. She will be speaking on the topic: When Your Loved One Has Blepharospasm: The Caregiver, the Patient, and the Relationship.

Charles N.S. Soparkar, PhD, MD, FACS, is an ophthalmic and oculoplastic surgeon based in Houston, Texas, with extensive experience in oculoplastic surgery, ocular pathology, ophthalmic oncology, and related areas of eye care. Prior to entering private practice, he served as Chief of Ophthalmic Oncology and Oculoplastic Surgery at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Boston University Medical Center, and Lahey-Hitchcock Clinic, with additional academic appointments at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Tufts University. Dr. Soparkar earned both his PhD in Molecular Biochemistry and his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts. His career combines clinical practice, research, teaching, and patient education, and he has trained and lectured extensively in the fields of oculoplastic surgery, molecular biochemistry, ocular pathology, and ophthalmic disease. He will be speaking on the topic: Blepharospasm: Research Updates.

Brian Berman, MD, MS, FAAN, current chair of the BEBRF Medical Advisory Board, is a Professor of Neurology at Virginia Commonwealth University. He is also the Director of VCU’s Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Center. He joined VCU in September 2020 after a decade on faculty at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. During his time there, he diagnosed, cared for, and treated patients in the Movement Disorders Clinic at UCHealth and in the Neurology Clinic at the Denver Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center. Additionally, he served as the associate director of Research at the University of Colorado Movement Disorders Center. He spoke on the topic: Non-invasive Neurostimulation for Blepharospasm and Dystonia.

Benjamin Frishberg, MD, is a neurologist at The Neurology Center of Southern California, focusing on neuro‑ophthalmology and movement disorders such as dystonia and blepharospasm. He earned his MD from the University of Minnesota and completed neurology residency at UC San Diego, followed by fellowship training at Emory University. He leads clinical research on neurological conditions and holds clinical faculty positions at UCSD and Touro University. He previously spoke at the 2013 San Diego BEBRF Symposium and spoke on the topic: A History and Overview of Clinical Management of Blepharospasm.

Amy Lin, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurosciences at UC San Diego, specializing in movement disorders, including dystonia and blepharospasm. She completed her neurology residency at Washington University in St. Louis and a fellowship at UC San Diego. She cares for patients with dystonia, tremor, and Parkinson’s disease, and her research investigates brain changes in neurodevelopmental syndromes. She spoke on the topic: Blepharospasm in the Context of Multifocal and the Spread of Dystonia Over the Body.

Angelique Pillar, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in eyelid and ocular surface disorders relevant to blepharospasm and related movement disorders. She earned her MD from Harvard Medical School, completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Maryland (serving as Chief Resident), with a fellowship in corneal and refractive surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Pillar is affiliated with NVISION Eye Centers in San Diego, where she combines her surgical expertise with patient-centered care. She spoke on the topic: Dry Eye as it Relates to Cataract and Refractive Surgeries.