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ISPN 2023 – Abstract deadline approaching

The abstract submission deadline for ISPN 2023 is right around the corner! Share your latest work with us for the chance to present to leading pediatric neurosurgeons from across the globe. This is your opportunity to share your unique findings with the ISPN community and be a part of the outstanding annual meeting program this […]

Young ISPN educational course – Sign up for our next module Functional, Fri 31 March

The program is now confirmed for our next module Functional of the ISPN medical students, residents & trainees educational course Join us online on Friday 31 March, 17:00-19:00 CEST for lectures by renowned pediatric neurosurgeons: Moderators: Nelci Zanon (Brazil) | Jeffrey Blount (United States) | Noor UI Huda Maria (Pakistan) Welcome & overview of the webinar […]

New modules added to our young ISPN webinar series

In 2022, the ISPN Education Committee launched a webinar series in collaboration with the World Federation of Neurological Societies (WFNS), the WFNS Education and Training Committee, the World Congress of Neurosurgery for Medical Students and Medical Residents (WCNMSMR) & the Pediatric Neurosurgery Committee of the WFNS. This webinar series focused towards medical students, residents and […]

Türkiye & Syria – message of support

Our thoughts go out to those who were injured and to the families of those who have lost their lives in the recent Turkish-Syrian earthquakes. Our gratitude goes to the rescuers and all the health care professionals, including pediatric neurosurgeons, who are taking care of them. Kenes, our professional congress organizer (PCO), with its office […]

Save the date for ISPN 2023 & submit your abstract

On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee, and Annual Meeting Chairman Sergio Valenzuela, we are happy to announce that the 49th Annual Meeting of the ISPN – ISPN 2023 will take place in Viña del Mar, Chile, from 15-19 October, 2023. We are very much looking forward to this meeting, which will bring together the […]

Join us for our teaching webinar on epilepsy surgery – Fri 27 Jan

The program is now confirmed for the last session in our first series of educational webinars focused towards medical students, residents & trainees: EPILEPSY SURGERY Friday, 27 January 2023 17:00-19:00CET Moderators: Nelci Zanon (Brazil) | Jeffrey Blount (United States) | Noor UI Huda Maria (Pakistan) Developing an epilepsy program in a LMIC – the Vietnam […]

Beware of phishing emails

It has come to our attention that several ISPN members have received phishing emails sent in the name of ISPN President Rick Boop. These emails appear as if they were sent from his email, and asking for support in the transfer of money. The email used is not an address used by ISPN, and we ask […]

Program confirmed for module 6: Pediatric head & spine trauma – Sign up today!

Now is the time to sign up for Module 6 of the ISPN medical students, residents & trainees education course. This module will cover pediatric head & spine trauma. The program will provide sufficient time for questions and will cover the following topics: Epidemiology and pediatric trauma prevention – Guirish Solanki (United Kingdom) Subdural and extra […]

ISPN Business Meeting 2022 – Friday 9 December

ISPN members in good standing are invited to join the ISPN Business Meeting 2022, which will take place during ISPN 2022 on Friday 9 December 2022, 16:00-17:00 Singapore time in Hall A of the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. We look forward to finally seeing everyone in person again and to provide our update on ISPN activities over […]

Join us for Module 5: Pediatric neuro-infections

If you haven’t done so, now is the time to sign up for Module 5 of the ISPN medical students, residents & trainees education course. This module will cover pediatric neuro-infections (CNS infections). The program will provide sufficient time for questions and consists of the following presentations: Most prevalent CNS infections Brain abscess and empyema […]

ISPN 2022 – Few days left to register at early rates!

ISPN 2022 is rapidly approaching; just a little under 2 months before we finally meet in Singapore! The early bird period for ISPN 2022 is still in effect until 10 October, so don’t miss the chance to register for the meeting in Singapore with great savings. We are very much looking forward to meet in […]

ISPN 2022 nursing symposium goes virtual

To allow more nurses globally to join and (re-)connect, the ISPN has decided to organize the ISPN 2022 nursing symposium entirely VIRTUAL. This year’s nursing symposium will focus on how different countries and cultures provide the best nursing care for neurosurgical children. The nursing symposium will take place on Wednesday, 7 December 2022. Start time: […]