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🧠 The countdown to the 13th Annual EANS Vascular Section Meeting continues!

The meeting is being held in conjunction with the annual ESMINT Congress. Joint EANS/ESMINT sessions, featuring a number of prominent speakers from both Europe and the US!

Discover the experts behind Session 6. We are delighted to present the distinguished speakers and moderators who will share their insights, discuss the latest developments, and lead the scientific programme.

Speakers:
Jens Fiehler (Germany)
Peter Vajkoczy (Germany)
Martin Sames (Czech Republic)
Victor Volovici (The Netherlands)
Adnan Siddiqui (USA)
Jiri Fiedler (Czech Republic)

Moderated by:
Ivan Radovanovic
Nima Etminan

Vist and Explore the Programme & Be part of this exceptional scientific programme!

📅 31 August - 2 September 2026
📍 Marseille, France

🔗 https://shorturl.at/61JHB

🧠 EANS Representation at the 12th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology

From 27 - 30 June 2026, the 12th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) brought together leading neurologists, researchers, and healthcare professionals from across Europe and beyond in Geneva for a valuable exchange of knowledge, innovation, and collaboration.

The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) was represented by President Francesco Sala, highlighting the importance of continued collaboration between neurology and neurosurgery to advance education, research, and patient care.

The congress provided an inspiring platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and scientific exchange, reinforcing the strong connections between the European neurological and neurosurgical communities.

Call for Papers - Osteoporotic Fractures of the Spine and the Sacrum

This special topic issue accepts original and review articles that address the classification and conservative and surgical treatment of osteoporotic fractures of the spine and pelvis.

Guest editors:
Bernhard Ullrich
Yu-Mi Ryang
Zdenek Klezl
Gianluca Vadala
Guisela Quinteros
Cordula Netzer
Filippo Migliorini

Submission Deadline: 31 August 2026

Learn more 🔗 https://shorturl.at/HIcyl

From groundbreaking discoveries to shaping the future of neurosurgery.

We are honored to welcome Dr. James T. Rutka as one of the leading voices at EANS2026.

A globally recognised leader in neurosurgery, Dr. Rutka has transformed the understanding and treatment of brain tumours and epilepsy through decades of pioneering clinical work, research, and international leadership.

Join us in Hamburg, 30 September – 4 October 2026, to hear from one of the most influential figures in modern neurosurgery and be part of a programme driving innovation and progress in our field.

Register now with standard rates available.

🔗 https://shorturl.at/Ot1zX

🧠 From research question to published paper. The full journey, with someone who has seen it all.

Tiit Mathiesen brings a unique perspective to Hamburg — Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Copenhagen and Editor-in-Chief of Acta Neurochirurgica, Europe's leading neurosurgical journal.
Expert in meningiomas, skull base surgery, and neuroinflammation. A researcher and an editor, both at once.

🗓️ Registrations are now open — 🔗https://shorturl.at/3boAN

🧬 The immune system holds the answer to glioblastoma. Henrik Heiland is asking the right questions.

As Head of the MILO-Lab, he is decoding the hidden immune landscape that lets glioblastoma evade treatment — using spatially resolved multi-omic analysis that is redefining how we understand malignant CNS tumors at the cellular level.

🔬 Neurosurgeon & Researcher, Medical Center University of Freiburg
🎓 Adjunct Professor, Northwestern University
🧬 Head of Translational Neurosurgery, FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg
🛡️ Leading voice in glioblastoma immunosuppression research

This is the kind of science that changes how we operate.

🗓️ Registrations are now open — 🔗https://shorturl.at/3boAN

🌍 Advancing Neurosurgical Collaboration Beyond Borders

The EANS was represented at the 2nd National Congress of the Azerbaijan Neurosurgery Association, held in Baku on 16-17 May.

EANS President Francesco Sala contributed to the scientific programme with a lecture on “The EANS Mission to Current Challenges in Education and Research”, highlighting the Association’s commitment to advancing neurosurgical education, research, and international collaboration.

Through strong partnerships with neurosurgical societies worldwide, EANS continues to support knowledge exchange and the future development of our specialty. 🧠🤝

Learn More 👉 https://shorturl.at/kMcCg

In his August message, EANS President Francesco Sala highlights the exciting journey ahead for our Annual Meeting and the vision behind this year’s motto: “Responsibility, Endurance, and Resilience”, chosen by Congress Presidents Veit Rohde and Manfred Westphal.

With an outstanding scientific programme featuring 1,700 abstracts, 273 invited lectures, 11 masterclasses, 124 parallel sessions, and inspiring keynote speakers, EANS2026 will bring together the neurosurgical community for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation.

This year also marks a special milestone with the introduction of the new Spotlight Sessions and the participation of the Japan Neurosurgical Society as the first official guest Society, opening new opportunities for global collaboration.

Join us in Hamburg for a memorable Congress where science, leadership, and international connections come together. We look forward to welcoming you to EANS2026!

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