UPCOMING MEETINGS
13th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Neuro-Oncology
November 20–23, 2008
Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort, Nevada
Expect the most comprehensive review of cutting-edge laboratory and clinical research in the field of neuro-oncology at the 13th Annual SNO Scientific Meeting, November 20–23, 2008. The meeting will take place in the resort area of Lake Las Vegas, a short drive from the famed Las Vegas Strip. The 13th Annual SNO Scientific Meeting is designed for neurosurgeons, neuro-oncologists, medical oncologists, neuropathologists, radiation oncologists, neuroradiologists, pediatricians, laboratory scientists, nurses, and other specialists involved in the research, diagnosis, care, and treatment of central nervous system tumors.
For more information, visit www.soc-neuro-onc.org, or call (713) 349-0952.
4th Fred J. Epstein International Symposium on Pediatric Neurology, Neurosurgery, NF
March 15–19, 2009
Eilat, Israel
The symposium is in memory of Fred J. Epstein, M.D., the founding director of the Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery (INN) at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. Fred Epstein’s groundbreaking surgical techniques, and his commitment to humane patient care, earned him a reputation as the world’s leading pediatric neurosurgeon.
This event presents a further update in the diagnoses and management of diseases of the nervous system in infants and children that may be treated surgically. Emphasis will be placed on joint, rather than parallel, sessions with both neurological and neurosurgical approaches. This gathering of professionals should be a unique opportunity for the dissemination of knowledge and experience. We hope that this meeting will bridge the gap in communication among various disciplines for the benefit of both the child and the entire family.
For more information, contact Prof. Shlomi Constantini by phone at 3-517-5150 or visit the related Web page at http://www.fredhorizons.com.
World Federation of Neuro-Oncology 2009
May 11–14, 2009
Pacifico Yokohama, Japan
On behalf of Prof. Masao Matsutani and organizers of the Asian Society for Neuro-Oncology, we are pleased to announce plans for the Third Quadrennial Meeting of the World Federation of Neuro-Oncology, in conjunction with the Sixth Meeting of the Asian Society for Neuro-Oncology. Details of the meeting are being made available on the Web site, http://wfno2009.umin.ne.jp, as they become available (note that the Web site currently shows the dates May 12–15, but the dates have been changed to May 11–14). Additional information is also available through the meeting Secretariat:
Yoko Nishikawa Nobuko Baba Secretariat
The 3rd Quadrennial Meeting of the World
Federation of Neuro-Oncology jointly with The 6th Meeting of the Asian Society for Neuro-Oncology c/o Convex Inc. Ichijoji Bldg.
2-3-22 Azabudai, Minato-ku
Tokyo 106-0041, Japan
phone: +81-3-3589-4422 fax: +81-3-3589-3974
e-mail: wfno2009@convex.co.jp
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