The Systemic-Neuroinflammatory Connection
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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
EPCMS @ Pikes Peak United Way
518 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
We’re excited to invite you to an upcoming educational event exploring The Systemic–Neuroinflammatory Connection: Mechanisms and Clinical Insights Across Psychiatry and Internal Medicine. This educational event will highlight how inflammation in the body and brain intersect, influence chronic disease, and shape mental and cognitive health. Dr. Adam Robinson and Dr. Rachel Wilkenson will break down emerging research, real-world clinical patterns, and practical strategies that bridge psychiatry and internal medicine.
What you’ll take away:
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- A clear understanding of how systemic inflammation contributes to neuropsychiatric and chronic medical conditions.
- Key immune and cellular pathways—microglia, cytokines, glutamate toxicity—and why they matter clinically.
- How to recognize presentations and biomarkers suggestive of neuroinflammatory processes.
- Practical approaches to assessment and management using lifestyle, nutritional, and pharmacologic strategies.
- Insights into interdisciplinary care that supports improved outcomes across complex patient populations.
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Dr. Rachel Wilkenson, a sixth-generation Colorado native, brings a globally enriched perspective to medicine. She earned her degree with honors from the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, achieving dual credentials in both European and United States medical practice.
With a deep commitment to neurobiological and whole-body health, Dr. Wilkenson blends cutting-edge medical expertise with an integrative approach to patient care. She empowers her patients through education, personalized treatment plans, and thoughtfully curated nutrition and supplement strategies.
Beyond her practice, Dr. Wilkenson finds joy in time spent with family and embraces a lifelong passion for both learning and teaching.
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Internal Medicine / Pediatric Physician
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Dr. Adam Robinson earned his medical degree from the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Michigan State University, where he spent his last year serving as Chief Resident.
Family and a love for the mountains brought him, his wife, their four daughters and two sons to Colorado. He is a compassionate and committed physician who cares deeply for his patients and their families. His practice encompasses patients of all ages from newborns through geriatrics, including the full-breadth of both pediatrics and internal medicine. He is particularly enthusiastic about transitional medicine, which continues the appropriate care needed for young adults as they grow out of pediatrics and into adulthood.
Outside of the office, Dr. Robinson enjoys volunteering at church, running, backpacking, and being with his family.
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Dinner will be provided by Modern Market Eatery with a mix of protein and vegetarian options, plus non‑alcoholic beverages including seltzer, and water.
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Discover emerging science and actionable tools that bridge psychiatry and internal medicine in powerful, patient-centered ways.
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