The Joint Congress of European Neurology will take place in Istanbul, Turkey, from 31 May to 3 June, 2014. In the course of around 120 sessions, international experts will present and discuss the most important trends and highlights of modern neurological research and therapy. New scientific findings will be reported in more than 1,800 abstracts.

Organised jointly by the European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS) and the European Neurological Society (ENS), the Congress will also witness the merger of these two European societies and the creation of the new European Academy of Neurology (EAN).

Some of the topics that will be discussed at the Congress:

Facts and figures on neurological diseases in Europe
New European guidelines in neurology
Epilepsy: Psychosocial aspects
MS: New therapeutic approaches
Trends in the acute treatment of stroke
Parkinson’s disease: Evolving concepts
Alzheimer: Prevention and early detection
Coma science: Communication with non-responsive patients
Programme information: www.jointcongressofeuropeanneurology.org/Scientific-Programme-Satellite-Symposia.1153.0.html

Registration for media representatives

The Joint Congress of European Neurology provides an opportunity for medical and general interest media to report about latest and most relevant developments in this field. Media representatives can register free of charge upon presentation of credentials (valid press card or letter of assignment).
In order to register, journalists are invited to send their credentials to the press office ([email protected]).

During the event, the press office will provide press releases on some of the topics discussed at the Congress.

Press Office of the Joint Congress of European Neurology
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Dr Birgit Kofler
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E-Mail: [email protected]
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