At the EFNS-ENS Joint Congress in Istanbul another tournament for young neurologists took place.
In two sessions, twelve young scientists presented their outstanding work. The Uschi Tschabitscher Prize consists of a medal, a certificate, travel, accommodation and registration to the… Continue Reading

Christian Krarup: How does it feel to be the EAN Vice President? What is your main message to the European community?

First pictures from the Joint Congress of European Neurology

Today, during the first General Assembly of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN), the officers of the Board were elected by 72 institutional and individual delegates from 45 member countries of the Society. President:                            Günther Deuschl, Germany
Vice President:                    Franz… Continue Reading

It’s a pleasure to briefly explain why I am applying for the position of the President of the EAN. The most important attraction is to form this new European Academy of Neurology as a strong organization. I am sure that this will move Neurology in Europe into a pole position.

David B. Vodusek: How does it feel to be the EAN Secretary General? What is your main message to the European community? Didier Leys: The European Academy of Neurology was born in Istanbul on June 3rd, after a 5-year process… Continue Reading

I consider it an honour to be part of a multidisciplinary board which will do its utmost to improve the health of all European citizens.

David B. Vodusek: How does it feel  to be the Chair of the Scientific Committee? What is your main message to the European community?

Gian Luigi Lenzi: How does it feel to be the chair of the EAN Liaison Committee? What is your main message to the European community?

Gian Luigi Lenzi: How does it feel to be the EAN Member at Large? What is your message to the European neurological community?

I was looking forward to this meeting, but it exceeded all my expectations. Excellent speakers, very relevant topics…. My two highlights were the “Year of the Brain 2014” i.e. the Plenary session and the Tournament in “basic neurology”, in which young neurologists presented their high quality research and competed with others for the Uschi Tschabitscher Prize.

by Jan Kuks & Gabrielle Lohner
UEMS Section of Neurology – European Board Neurology Proving is improving. This was the drive for many candidates taking the 6th European Board examination in Neurology in Istanbul on May 30th. The examination has… Continue Reading

Top articles 2012 1 = Serologic diagnosis of NMO: a multicenter comparison of aquaporin-4-IgG assays.
Waters, PJ; McKeon, A; Leite, MI; et al.
NEUROLOGY  Volume: 78   Issue: 9   Pages: 665-671   Published: FEB 2012
Times Cited: 61 (from Web of Science… Continue Reading

This is a preliminary list of the top 10 2013 articles. A comment by Gian Luigi Lenzi can be found in the forum of this issue. 1. Alzheimer disease in the UnitedStates (2010-2050) estimated using the 2010 census
Hebert, LE.;… Continue Reading

Anthony Schapira, Editor in Chief, European Journal of Neurology interviews Gian Luigi Lenzi, Editor in Chief, Neuropenews Anthony Schapira (AS): Dear Gian Luigi, what are your reflections on the highlights of your participation in the EFNS? Gian Luigi Lenzi (GLL):… Continue Reading