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Communications of the European Neurological Society April 2012 Topics
I. Agenda of the ENS Business Meeting 2012 The Business Meeting 2012 of the European Neurological Society will take place at the Prague Congress Centre, Prague, Czech Republic, during the Twenty-second Meeting of the ENS on Tuesday, 12 June 2012, 11.00-12.00 h. On behalf of the ENS Executive Committee, Prof. Gustave Moonen, Secretary General of the Society, cordially invites all ENS members to attend this most important meeting.
II. Invitation to Attend Subcommittee Meetings in Prague The aim of the subcommittees is to promote and advance continuing education within their neurological specialties. Members of the ENS are cordially invited to attend one or more of these Subcommittee Meetings taking place at the Prague Convention Centre during the 22nd ENS Meeting in Prague. In this way a member plays a role in contributing to the scientific programme of the ENS’ annual meetings, and to promote the growth and excellence of a subspecialty. It’s a perfect place to exchange ideas and to network with other participants. The respective Subcommittee, its coordinator, day and time of convening, as well as location, is given below in the Overview of the Subcommittee Announcements. We are looking forward to seeing you at these meetings!
III. Satellite Symposia at the 22nd Meeting of the ENS Dear participant of the ENS 2012 Please be aware of the many interesting Satellite Symposia organised and sponsored by pharmaceutical companies and covering the latest topics in various fields of neurology. We are delighted to announce some of the most renowned speakers presenting the following topics: Sunday, 10 June from 12:00 to 13:30 h Biogen Idec International GmbH (Forum Hall) Committed to Neurology - Advancing Treatment of Neurodegenerative Conditions: ALS and MS Welcome and Introduction Recent Advances in ALS: Early Diagnosis Urgency to control MS progression: The right drug, for the right patient at the right time Targeting the demyelinated Axons in MS: Treating walking impairment Closing Remarks UCB Pharma S.A. (Room A) Many dimensions of Parkinson's Disease: beyond the motor symptoms Chairperson: E. Růžička (Prague, CZ) Non Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease patients Parkinson-Plus Syndromes Palliative Care for Parkinson's Disease patients Sleep & Fatigue in Parkinson's Disease patients Discussion Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Room B) The trial of Niemann-Pick type C (NP-C): From suspicion to evidence-based therapy Chairperson: F. Sedel (Paris, FR) Welcome & Introduction Identifying the suspects of NP-C Differential diagnosis: Compiling the evidence for NP-C Slowing the progression of NP-C: Treatment options Evaluating treatment success: Markers to monitor NP-C Discussion & Conclusions Close Sunday, 10 June from 17:30 to 19:00 h Merck Serono S. A. (Forum Hall) Get on track, stay on track: patient journeys in MS Chairpersons: D. Bates (Newcastle upon Tyne, UK); Patient advocate Introduction An early start for treatment success Discussion: Involving patients in treatment choice Understanding the long-term benefits of IFN β treatment Discussion: Patients’ perceptions of treatment success Staying the course: understanding and meeting patients’ needs Discussion Summary Monday, 11 June from 11:45 to 13:15 h Novartis Pharma AG (Forum Hall) Growing clinical experience with oral fingolimod in MS Chairperson: L. Kappos (Basel, CH) Growing clinical experience with oral fingolimod in MS: Welcome and introduction Clinical efficacy and safety of fingolimod in MS: Growing experience Treating MS patients with fingolimod: Implementation in practice Panel discussion: Sharing case-based experience with fingolimod Oral fingolimod in the treatment regimen for MS Summary and conclusion Serono Symposia International Foundation (Room A) What neuromyelitis optica is telling us about multiple sclerosis Chairperson: G. Comi (Milan, IT) SSIF opening Welcome and Introduction L1 Neuropathology L2 Pathogenesis L3 Clinic Concluding remarks End of the symposium Monday, 11 June from 17:30 to 19:00 h Genzyme, a SANOFI company (Room A) Addressing Unmet Needs in Rare Diseases & Multiple Sclerosis Chairpersons: E. Havrdová (Prague, CZ) Symposium Introduction Rare disease mystery case: persistent pauci- symptomatic HyperCK and Limb Girdle Muscle Weakness Clinical review of treatment benefits Q & A Rare disease mystery case; pain in the hands and easily fatigued when playing sports What could be the next oral treatment option for RMS? Any potential to change the treatment paradigm for patients with RRMS? Closing remarks Please feel invited to attend these Satellite Symposia which will offer an excellent diversion during your lunch break or late afternoon, with interesting data presented from world-wide known speakers.
IV. Preliminary Programme of the 22nd ENS Meeting in Prague Now Online
V. Register Now for the ENS Prague Meeting You certainly don’t want to miss the unique 22nd Meeting of the ENS in Prague! All the aspects of a broad-spectrum, dynamic and state-of-the-art meeting in experimental and clinical neurology are realised in this congress. Register now at the ENS Meeting Website www.congrex.ch/ens2012, click Registration.
VI. Book Low-Priced Flight to Prague Meeting Online via an ENS Website The ENS is making it easy to find and book a low-priced flight through its relationship with the Star Alliance network, i.e. Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Spanair, TAP Air Portugal, SAS, United Airlines. By booking online you can obtain a very attractive ENS Congress air fare to the 22nd Meeting in Prague. Congrex Travel offers up to 20% discounted airfares for participants plus one accompanying person attending the 22nd ENS. These special fares are available for flights to Prague and back between 2 June and 19 June 2012. You can book via the website of the ENS at www.congrex.ch/ens2012, click Flight.
VII. Activities for Junior Neurologists during the 22nd Meeting of the ENS in Prague The European Association of Young Neurologists and Trainees (EAYNT), an independent organisation representing young European neurologists, will arrange several exciting programmes in collaboration with the European Neurological Society during their Prague Meeting, 9-12 June 2012. EAYNT Booth in the Exhibition Area Last year was the first occasion for the EAYNT to be present with a booth in the industry exhibition hall of the ENS congress, and this is planned for this year as well. We shall be available for young neurologist to inform them about teaching courses, grants and fellowships in Europe. There will also be an opportunity to join the EAYNT, participate in an interesting quiz, followed by a lottery, where participants will have the chance to win a reflex hammer, a T-shirt or an EAYNT travel grant! ‘Clinical Neurology in Transition’: EAYNT Special Session on Sunday, 10 June, 12.00-13.00. Chairpersons: E.T. Varga (Budapest, HU) and K. Róna-Vöros (Szeged, HU)
Young Doctors Hospital Visit and Social Event on Sunday, 10 June 2012 In order to have a better idea of the everyday work of Czech neurologists and to establish closer connections with local colleagues, the EAYNT organises hospital visit to the Department of Neurology at the 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University of Prague, by the kind invitation of ENS Executive Committee member Professor Evžen Růžička. Local neurology resident Dr. Pavlína Zborníková and her colleagues will not only give an overview on residency training in the Czech Republic, but also present recent clinical and scientific highlights from the Department. Moreover, they will explain the management of acute neurological disorders at their hospital, and guide visitors through its well-reputed movement disorders clinic. In order to promote the development of personal connections between neurologists throughout Europe, we shall arrange a social event after the Special Session, which will take place at a traditional Czech restaurant. Further information available at www.eaynt.org. Registration for the hospital visit and the social event will be required via the homepage to ensure a smooth conduct. Since places will be allocated on a first come first served basis, early registration is highly recommended. The hospital visit will be free of charge; expenses in the restaurant will have to be covered individually by the participants. Special Session ENS – EAYNT: Translational Neurology: Emerging Career Prospects for Junior Neurologists on Monday, 11 June 2012, 12.30 – 13.30 Translational medicine is a rapidly emerging discipline focused on bridging technologies and discoveries in the laboratory with clinical research and practice. A large number of recent developments show the growing influence of translational medicine across academia and industry. Successful translational approaches need individuals with the capacity to envisage the whole process from “bench-to-bedside”. This workshop aims at illustrating the attractiveness of translational neurology as a career prospect for junior neurologists. Based on their own expertise, the speakers will highlight potential avenues for junior colleagues in the field of sleep medicine, autonomic nervous system disorders, stroke and CNS infections. Chairs: C. Bassetti (Bern, CH) and G. Stoll (Würzburg, DE)
To see updates on the above events, and to become a member of the EAYNT, please visit our website at www.eaynt.org.
VIII. ENS Fellowship Stipends 2013: 1st Deadline 17 May 2012 A research opportunity is waiting to be taken if you have an experimental or clinical project in neurology of your own design, and would like to carry it out during the year 2013. Capitalise on this unique chance by applying for a scholarship granted by the programme ENS Fellowship Stipends 2013. The first deadline for application is 17 May 2012. Fellowship terms: The European Neurological Society will support the scholarship holder for a period of 3 or 6 months. The monthly stipend amounts to Є 2,000. The scholarship is to be held at a host institution in Europe in the year 2013. ENS sponsors this programme to provide an opportunity for talented neurologists to participate in an exchange of scientific activities between originating and host institutions. It is aimed primarily at young neurologists contributing actively at ENS Meetings. Eligibility: Applicants must be less than 40 years of age and affiliated with an academic neurological department. Applicants and/or home or host institution must be active at ENS meetings. The ENS invites applicants from European nations, as well as those outside Europe. Application: The following documents are required:
Application forms: Forms can be obtained online at www.ensinfo.org. An original and five copies of each application must be sent to: Prof. Heinz Reichmann First submission deadline: 17 May 2012
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