Past Events

SIP related events

Thursday, 19th September 2019
On 19th September 2019, from 2.00 to 3.00pm, the EU Health Policy Platform will host a live webinar in English on: Employment and Chronic Conditions in Europe – Facing the challenge It aims to share information on chronic conditions in the work sector and how Chrodis Plus is dealing with it. One of the tools developed by WP8 will be presented - the Training Tool for managers to help them understand the benefits of the inclusion, integration and reintegration of people suffering from chronic diseases. Managers are encouraged to implement the Training Tool to evaluate inclusiveness and workability of their teams, so as to create facilitating environments for reaching desirable organisational outcomes: productivity, job satisfaction of all employees, and organisational commitment. The webinar will demonstrate the importance to inform managers, HR and employers regarding the capacities of people with chronic conditions to continue working, return to work, maintenance of work, fighting stigma and inappropriate behaviors when there is disclosure of a chronic condition. Your participation in the webinar would contribute to increased awareness on the issue of having people with chronic conditions in the workplace and dealing with maintenance, reintegration and returning to work. Participation is open to anyone who is interested!  

CHRODIS+ Webinar

On 19th September 2019, from 2.00 to 3.00pm, the EU Health Policy Platform will host a live webinar in English on: Employment and Chronic Conditions i…

Saturday, 07th September 2019
The 32nd ECNP Congress will take place from 7-10 September 2019 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The ECNP Congress that occurs annually is Europe’s largest meeting on applied and translational neuroscience.  Held in autumn every year, the Congress brings together a vibrant group of psychiatrists, neuroscientists, neurologists and psychologists from around the world to discuss the latest developments in the science and treatment of brain disorders. With around 6000 participants, the ECNP congress is Europe’s premier showcase for new research, treatments and technologies in applied brain science. Spanning the spectrum of human mood, behaviour, cognition and emotion, the congress covers most brain-related aspects from basic science to clinical care. You can be a part of the ECNP Congress if you are: • Medical researcher in neuropsychopharmacolgy, psychiatry and neurology • Clinician/practitioner • Neuroscientist  • Public health professional  A great line-up of an exciting scientific programme with a broad range of topics is awaiting you at the next ECNP Congress. More information can be found on the official Congress website.  

32nd ECNP Congress

The 32nd ECNP Congress will take place from 7-10 September 2019 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The ECNP Congress that occurs annually is Europe’s largest m…

Wednesday, 04th September 2019
The European congresses of the European Pain Federation give access to leading lecturers and a scientific program consisting of the latest evidence-based and best-practice-based medicine in all relevant disciplines in the field of pain management. The 11th Congress of the European Pain Federation, Pain in Europe XI, will take place in the Spanish town of Valencia, from 4-7 September 2019. This major biennial gathering brings together the most recognized experts in the field of pain medicine to exchange medical science. Why should you attend? EFIC​​​​​​​​​​​​​® is the largest European Pain Congress. ​EFIC® shines a spotlight on current trends and future developments in pain medicine.​ Join other international physicians and scientists to be a part of this unique opportunity to share cutting edge research ​and network with distinguished experts in the field. Relevance of EFIC Congress 2019 for SIP The biennial EFIC congress is an important event to bring different stakeholders in the area of pain together (healthcare professionals, patient representatives, industry and others) The topics of the Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) receive increasing attention from these stakeholder groups EFIC 2019 is a great opportunity to raise awareness of the relevance that pain has on individuals and society and to share the SIP policy recommendations For the first time this year, the SIP national representatives will meet to share their experiences on how to build a SIP national platform with relevant stakeholders and how to identify their priorities   All information at http://efic-congress.org/

11th Congress of the European Pain Federation EFIC

The European congresses of the European Pain Federation give access to leading lecturers and a scientific program consisting of the latest evidence-ba…

Monday, 22nd July 2019
To celebrate World Brain Day (July 22nd), the European Federation of Neurological Associations [EFNA] is hosting events in four European capitals – Brussels, Bucharest, Dublin and Warsaw! The aim of these events is to hear what matters most to neurology patients in terms of their health outcomes – #BrainLifeGoals – and to discuss how this can be better integrated in the policy and decision-making at both the national and EU level. Come along to hear patient testimonies, learn about the ongoing advocacy and awareness-raising work which aims to address the challenges outlined, and to question our elected representatives on how they can help. You can find additional information and register for any of the events on the website of EFNA.

World Brain Day

To celebrate World Brain Day (July 22nd), the European Federation of Neurological Associations [EFNA] is hosting events in four European capitals – …

Saturday, 29th June 2019
If you are one of the 6,700 visitors who attended our 4th congress in Lisbon last month, thank you for joining us and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. If you were unable to participate this time, save the date for next year’s EAN congress in Oslo.  We invite you to watch the Lisbon congress sessions via live webcasts. During the congress, many participants applied for EAN membership and we were delighted to welcome our 1,000th member. If you are interested in meeting like-minded people and becoming part of our great community, pick your perfect membership package. The 5th EAN congress takes place in Oslo, June 29 – July 2, 2019 with the overarching theme Neuroinflammation – Science. Synergies. Solutions. The role of neuro-inflammatory processes is a hot topic for both understanding neurological diseases and developing new therapies for them. Oslo, the cosmopolitan capital of Norway, is one of Europe’s fastest-growing cities. And with Norway’s longstanding traditions in neuroscience and clinical neurology, we look forward to another dynamic and memorable event.  Registration and abstract submission open in Autumn 2018. Being a Full Member brings many advantages, also for the congress, click here to find out more about their benefits. Please be sure to always use the official EAN congress website for registration and travel planning. Find the scientific programme with the first three sessions on the official EAN congress page. We are pleased to announce the Named Lectures 2019:  Brain Prize Lecture with Bart De Strooper from Leuven, Belgium.Edouard Brown-Séquard Lecture with Ulrich Dirnagl from Berlin, Germany.Moritz Romberg Lecture with Pamela Shaw from Sheffield, United Kingdom. Refer your colleagues here so they can also register for regular updates on the Oslo congress.

5th European Academy of Neurology Congress

If you are one of the 6,700 visitors who attended our 4th congress in Lisbon last month, thank you for joining us and we hope you enjoyed it as much a…

Monday, 24th June 2019
Updates and Practice Recommendations to Optimize the Assessment and Treatment of Pain Headache, Fibromyalgia, Neuropathic, Myofascial, Cancer, Abdominal, Pelvic, Musculoskeletal, Spinal Pain Relieving pain is one of the most challenging, yet important responsibilities in the practice of medicine. Whether we are addressing spinal, fibromyalgia, headache, abdominal, neuropathic, musculoskeletal or cancer pain, achieving optimal outcomes requires up-to-date treatment approaches. In the past year alone, there have been significant changes in how we address pain related to these conditions. This program, Evaluating and Treating Pain, expediently and effectively ensures you are current with these changes and can incorporate them into practice to better assess pain complaints and develop an optimal course of action to relieve patient suffering.  The evidence-based recommendations provided in this program cover: Medications Injection Therapies Implantables Acupuncture Meditation Surgery Cognitive Therapy Interventional Techniques Complementary and Alternative Medicine NEW STRATEGIES, GUIDELINES, AND UPDATES Highlights of the 2019 program include: Updates on the evaluation and treatment of pain: spinal, neuropathic, cancer, musculoskeletal, visceral, headache, fibromyalgia State-of-the-art approaches to opioids: How to recognize addiction Alternatives to opioids Weaning patients off of opioids Patient selection Dosing Legal guidance for prescribing Medical marijuana in clinical practice Risk stratification, screening, and addiction psychopharmacology Advances in pharmacologic treatments, injection therapies, and implanted devices When and how to utilize acupuncture, mind/body interventions, and other complementary and alternative medicine techniques Guidance for combining treatment options to assure adequate pain control Techniques to improve examination and evaluation of the patient in pain: neurologic, musculoskeletal, psychosocial Advances in complementary and alternative approaches to pain medicine Interventional techniques for cancer patients Measuring outcomes Treating back pain: pathophysiology, imaging, interventional techniques, surgical management TECHNIQUES AND BEST PRACTICES FOR MANAGING THE DIFFICULT PATIENT Disabled or deceiving? Best practices for disability evaluations Resolving difficult encounters with patients The best methods to deal with patients when discontinuing opioids You can find more information here.

Evaluating and Treating Pain

Updates and Practice Recommendations to Optimize the Assessment and Treatment of Pain Headache, Fibromyalgia, Neuropathic, Myofascial, Cancer, Ab…

Sunday, 16th June 2019
Children and families as partners in pain management. Special Interest Group on Pain in Childhood. You can find the Scientific Programm and other additional information here.

12th International Symposium on Pediatric Pain - ISPP 2019

Children and families as partners in pain management. Special Interest Group on Pain in Childhood. You can find the Scientific Programm and other addi…

Wednesday, 12th June 2019
Since its introduction in 2000, the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology has become the primary platform for exchange of scientific and clinical information in Europe. It is also a renowned forum for interaction between medical doctors, scientists, people with arthritis/rheumatism, health professionals and representatives of the pharmaceutical industry worldwide. The EULAR congress is usually held in June in one of the major cities in Europe. The scientific programme at the congress covers a wide range of topics on clinical innovations, clinical, translational and basic science. Meetings set up by associations of people with arthritis/rheumatism, health professionals and the health care industry complement the programme. The poster sessions, offering lively interaction between presenters and participants, are regarded by many as the heart of the congress. Over the years, the EULAR Congress has gained a reputation of being a most innovative platform for the practicing physician particularly with respect to the acquisition of information on novel clinical research. The congress has seen a steady increase in the number of attendees. More than 16,000 delegates from all over the world registered at the EULAR Congress 2011 in London. Visit the congress website

EULAR: Annual European Congress of Rheumatology

Since its introduction in 2000, the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology has become the primary platform for exchange of scientific and clinical i…

Friday, 07th June 2019
Save the date! This years European Cancer Patient Coalition (ECPC) Congress will be Held in Brussels between the 7th and the 9th of June. Find the Agenda for this event here.

ECPC Annual Congress and Annual General Meeting

Save the date! This years European Cancer Patient Coalition (ECPC) Congress will be Held in Brussels between the 7th and the 9th of June. Find the Age…

Thursday, 06th June 2019
The 42nd National Congress of the Italian Association for the Study of Pain will take place in Rome between the 6th and 8th of June 2019. Main topics will be: Acute pain Chronic pain Neuropathic pain Cancer pain Pain in rheumatology Post-operative pain And many more... The deadine for Abstracts subission is March 15, 2019. Find more Information about this congress here.

42nd National Congress Of The Italian Association For The Study Of Pain 2019

The 42nd National Congress of the Italian Association for the Study of Pain will take place in Rome between the 6th and 8th of June 2019. Main topics …

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