Annual Meeting of International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN) 2016

The 44th ISPN Annual Meeting will offer a top scientific program with the contributions from world renowned scientists specialized in the area of Pediatric Neurosurgery. In recent years, we are seeing tremendous changes such as the application of molecular biology to pediatric CNS tumor and congenital malformation, technical development of imaging diagnosis and advancement of prenatal diagnosis and treatment. These changes might bring a new era of breakthroughs and advances in diagnosis, treatment, management and ethics of pediatric Neurosurgery.

ISPN 2016 will provide a mechanism for the exchange of scientific information for the betterment of our patients, wherever they are in the world, as well as give participants a unique experience in Kobe, Japan.

Kobe is a city with a unique style and an exotic atmosphere. It has flourished as an international port since old days and its culture has been greatly influenced by foreign cultures.

General Topics:
Craniofacial, Epilepsy and functional, Hydrocephalus, Neuro-oncology, Spine, Trauma, Vascular.

Special Topics:
Molecular biology, Fetal diagnosis and management, Ethics, Neuro-imaging, Nursing symposium.

2016 Annual Meeting's President:
Mami Yamasaki, Japan/Asia