Workshop Description

The international classification of epilepsies recognizes a large spectrum of substrates as potential predictors of disease progression and treatment response. Reliable neuropathological and neuroimaging work-up of epilepsy-associated brain lesions represents thus an important diagnostic value for the successful management of patients with focal epilepsy.

The 12th International Summer School for Neuropathology and Neuroimaging in Epilepsy will specifically address the issue to enable participants to better recognize and classify various brain lesions. We will offer an integrated approach to combine neuropathology and neuroimaging skills and knowledge. The workshop has been held previously in Germany, Brazil, USA and China with a focus on histopathology and the endorsement of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE).

Advanced hands-on histopathology training will still be offered in small groups led by distinguished tutors but also includes hands-on skills on reformatting brain MR images. We will offer all participants use cases to further develop their skills and help integrating knowledge of histology and imaging related to the diagnosis and treatment of human focal epilepsies.

Registration

Please register in advance as room will be limited. No on-site registration available.

To be considered, applications must be received by April 15, 2023. We urge that you apply as soon as possible to reserve your spot and avoid disappointment.

Applications should include a brief description of your current clinical practice and experience in the field of neuropathology and/or epileptology and neuroimaging, together with a short
CV (in English or Portuguese).

Please indicate your preferred assignment to group work for (A) Neuropathology or (B) Neuroimaging.

Please send your application by email to: [email protected]

Successful participants will be informed no later than 20 workings days from the application deadline, and will receive all further instructions regarding payment and full registration.

Registration fee: US$ 350.00 (non-Brazilians)* or R$ 1.800,00 (Brazilians)*.
* This fee covers lunch and beverages from WED-SAT, a welcome reception and social dinner. Registration fees exclude accommodation, airfares and other travel to Campinas. Travel
bursaries from ILAE or ISN are available to participants from low- or middle-income countries. Please contact us for further information.