San Servolo 2012 Summer Course on Epileptology

Course Directors: Perrine Plouin (France) and Federico Vigevano (Italy)

Aim of the advanced course is to teach attendees to: (1) utilize basic knowledge of underlying basis to epilepsy; (2) Describe nature and evolution of childhood epilepsies; (3) Plan neurophysiological, video EEG and imaging investigations and interpret their results in the clinical context; (4) Understand the principles and limitations of drug management in childhood; (5) Be aware of when to consider alternative forms of management; (6) Recognize the comorbidities and likely expectations.

The course is primarily targeted at neuropediatricians, neurophysiologists and neuropsychiatrists interested in the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of epilepsies in childhood, and in research programs implementing childhood epilepsy. Physicians who are pursuing their training or have recently specialized in pediatric neurology, pediatrics, epileptology or clinical neurophysiology, and PhDs or PhD students are welcome to apply.

The course will be limited to a maximum of 60 applicants to allow an optimal level of interaction with the faculty. Applicants will be selected on the basis of their CVs and consideration will be given to ensure participation of trainees from different geographical origins and disciplines.

Provisional faculty: G. Avanzini (Italy), Y. Ben Ari (France), G. Capovilla (Italy), C. Chiron (France), H. Cross (UK), P. Curatolo (Italy), B Dalla Bernardina (Italy), O. Delalande (France-Italy), R. Guerrini (Italy), E. Mizrahi (USA), S. Moshe (USA), R. Nabbout (France), H. Oguni (Japan), P. Plouin (France), L. Tassi (Italy), F. Vigevano (Italy)

Registration fee: 2,500.00 euro in a single room; 2,300.00 euro in a twin-bedded room (VAT and bank expenses included). The registration fee includes:

- accommodation

- full board and coffee breaks for the entire duration of the course

- access to the course and to the Venice International University facilities

- course syllabus

Financial support will be available for a limited number of applicants.

 

Please send application form and attachments by March 1st 2012, to the course secretariat:

Metella Paterlini, epilepsysummercourse@univiu.org, fax: +39-02-700445211

 

San Servolo Summer Course, July 14-25, 2012

10th International Course on Epilepsy: Management of Seizures and Epilepsies among neonates and infants