Neurosurgery calls for papers / meetings & conferences

Call for Abstracts: 2012 Meeting of the International Society of Hydrocephalus and CSF Disorders

The 2012 meeting of the International Society of Hydrocephalus and CSF Disorders (ISHCSF) will be held in Kyoto, Japan from October 19 to 22, 2012 (Hydrocephalus 2012, Kyoto).

Deadline of ‘Abstract Submission’ and ‘Abstract Modification’: June 29, 2012

This meeting will present the latest advances in the clinical care of and research in hydrocephalus and CSF disorders. Through this meeting, we expect to accomplish the ISHCSF mission of pursuing both clinical and basic research of CSF circulation and its related disorders and thereby promoting the best possible care for patients with these disorders.

There has been nearly a hundred-year of CSF research history since the pioneering work of Harvey Cushing. Research has produced many achievements in this field, but unsolved problems remain and challenge us to take the next step toward solving them.

Of course, another purpose of this meeting is to give all participants the opportunity to communicate, discuss freely, and share their recent progress in this field. We warmly welcome all participants and their families from all over the world.

Topics are listed below. Any scientific abstracts in the field of CSF and hydrocephalus are welcome. Accepted papers will be presented. You may select topics and sessions, but the organizing committee will determine the acceptance, type of presentation and session after reviewing all abstracts.

Topics

Definition, Classification
Symptoms and assessment measures
Epidemiology
Neuropathology
Neuropsychology & neuropsychiatry
Adult hydrocephalus
Normal pressure hydrocephalus
Neurodegeneration
Comorbidity
Pediatric hydrocephalus
Developmental problems
CSF-related disorders
Intracranial hypertension
Clinical Trials, Guidelines
Experimental hydrocephalus
CSF physiology
CSF biomarker
Neuroimaging
ICP monitoring, CSF pulsation, Ro
Neuroendoscopy
Shunt devices
Shunt complications
Outcome, Outcome measures
Education, Social aspects
Rehabilitation
Non-surgical treatment
Miscellaneous

Inquiry for Scientific Program
Secretariat:
c/o Department of Neurosurgery, Shiga University of Medical Science
Address: Seta Tsukinowa-cho, Otsu, Shiga 520-2192, JAPAN
E-mail: ishcsf-secretary@umin.ac.jp
Phone: +81-77-548-2257 Fax: +81-77-548-2531

Inquiry for General Information
Management Secretariat:
c/o Congress Corporation
3-6-13 Awajimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0047, JAPAN
E-mail: ishcsf@congre.co.jp
Phone: +81-6-6229-2555 Fax: +81-6-6229-2556

Call for Abstracts: Howard H. Steel Conference on Pediatric Spinal Cord Injuries and Dysfunction

November 29-December 1, 2012 Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Held once every three years, the Howard H. Steel Conference provides a unique opportunity for the exchange of knowledge and dissemination or research throughout the international community that is focused on Pediatric Spinal Cord Injuries and Dysfunction.

On Behalf of the co-chairs, you are cordially invited to submit an abstracts for consideration as a paper presentation, e-poster presentation or an instructional course lecture. Please note: the Call for Abstracts will Open December 1, 2011.

On November 29 – December 1, 2012, the three-day conference will include a variety of educational opportunities such as paper presentations, debates, lectures, symposia and instructional course lectures. Electronic posters, standard posters and technical exhibits will also be available at the conference.

Preceding the conference on November 28, 2012 one day pre-courses will be held.

All abstracts must be submitted online via the abstract application form by 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time on June 1, 2012. Abstracts will not be accepted after that date. Abstracts cannot be e-mailed separately to the course office; they must be submitted via the course website through the online submission system.

Course Office:

MCJ Consulting
2678 Bishop Drive, Suite 250
San Ramon, CA 94583
Phone: +1 (925) 807-1192
Fax: +1 (925) 807-1194
www.mcjconsulting.com