WELCOME
Welcome to the ESO Focused Workshop on Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, a not-to-be-missed opportunity for young neurologists interested in learning more about CAA, meeting experts and building fruitful friendships and professional relationships! Organized by ESO, in collaboration with the Cerebrovascular Diseases Unit of the Neurological Institute “Carlo Besta”, this enriching experience will take place in the bustling and fascinating city of Milan, Italy, from 13 to 14 March 2025.
Get ready for interactive and engaging lectures by international CAA experts. You will be provided with a 360-degree analysis of CAA pathology, from preclinical and laboratory aspects to radiological diagnostics and future and therapeutic perspectives!
We look forward to hosting you at the ESO Focused Workshop on CAA, where you can experience the beautiful and lively Milan. Get ready!
Dr. Anna Bersano
LOC Chair
Head of the Department of Cerebrovascular Diseases
PROGRAMME and SCHEDULE
Wednesday, 12 March
Arrival of participants
Thursday, 13 March
08:45-11:00
Amyloid angiopathy: clinical and neuroimaging data on which to build evidence
Speakers: Roland Wiest (Switzerland) and Gargi Banerjee (UK)
11:30-13:30
Diagnostic criteria change, but does the disease remain the same?
Speakers: Robin Lemmens (Netherlands) and David Werring (UK)
14:30-16:30
Is CAA still a radiological AND clinical diagnosis?
Speakers: Andrea Morotti (Italy) and Simon Fandler-Höfler (Germany)
17:00-19:00
Iatrogenic cerebral amyloid angiopathy: an emerging clinical phenomenon
Speakers: Emma A Koemans (Netherlands) and Benedetta Storti (Italy)
Friday, 14 March
09:00-11:00
Therapeutic strategies in the acute and chronic phase
Speakers: Ana Catarina Fonseca (Portugal) and Anna Bersano (Italy)
11:30-13:30
Insights From Biomarkers research: it’s not just a matter of MRI
Speakers: Ulf Jensen-Kondering (Germany) and Marco Pasi (France)
Departure
VENUE and LOCATION
Travel Information
The workshop will be held at the Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico “Carlo Besta” in Milan. Founded in 1918, it is a comprehensive research institute of international importance, and certainly the largest specialized centre for neurological disorders in Italy. In the regional and national health framework, the Fondazione IRCCS “Carlo Besta” is a center of excellence for research and treatment of the most significant neurological diseases. Besta synergistically combines the activities of scientific research, diagnosis and treatment – which give rise to a continuous improvement of therapeutic efficacy – in the field of clinical and basic neurology and deals with neurological disorders in adults and children, neurosurgical and oncological pathologies, chronic and rare diseases. The strength of this institute is the exceptionally effective collaboration between neurologists, biologists, researchers, radiologists and neurosurgeons both for clinical and research activities.
By Air: Milan is located in the centre of Europe and is one of the easiest cities to reach. Every week 2.549 direct flights connect Milan to over 200 destinations around the world. Malpensa airport is the most important intercontinental hub in southern Europe and is well connected to the city center thanks to the high-speed Malpensa Express train. Two other international airports serve the city: Linate, just 7 km from the Duomo, and Orio al Serio, where the low-cost companies land.
By Train: Three rail companies operate in Milan: Trenitalia for national and international routes, Italo for high-speed national routes and Trenord for local transportation.
By Road: Milano is at the right center of the European highway network, linked to every part of Italy and Europe.
LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Anna Bersano, Neurologist
LOC Chair
European Stroke Organisation
Benedetta Storti, Neurologist
European Stroke Organisation
Isabella Canavero, Neurologist
European Stroke Organisation
Laura Gatti, Neurologist
European Stroke Organisation
Nicola Rifino, Neurologist
European Stroke Organisation
Giulia Marinoni, Psychologist
European Stroke OrganisationAPPLY
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Selection criteria:
- Open to trainees and early career physicians working in neurovascular disease
- Applicants should be fluent in English
- Applicants are not required to be ESO Members
The Local Organising Committee will select participants based on their:
- Application documents
- Country of origin (not more than 2 participants per country; the host country may have 3 participants)
- The expected benefit to the individual and to his/her stroke unit and country
If there are available places, applications from non-European countries may be considered by the organisers. The list of participants will be approved by the ESO Executive Committee.
For successful applicants, tuition, accommodation, meals and coffee break costs are all covered. Participants are expected to cover their travel expenses to and from Milan and any personal expenses outside of the official programme. Accompanying persons are not permitted.
HOW TO APPLY
The application period for the ESO Focused Workshop 2025 is now open until 15 November 2024.
Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents:
- Application form (available here)
- Personal statement of motivation (2 pages maximum)
- CV (2 pages maximum)
- A letter of recommendation from a supervisor or Head of Department
Complete applications should be sent via email to the address indicated on the application form.
Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
The deadline to receive applications is 15 November 2024.
APPLY
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Selection criteria:
- Open to trainees and early career physicians working in neurovascular disease
- Applicants should be fluent in English
- Applicants are not required to be ESO Members
The organising committee will select participants based on their:
- Application documents
- Country of origin (not more than 2 participants per country; the host country may have 3 participants)
- The expected benefit to the individual and to his/her stroke unit and country
If there are available places, applications from non-European countries may be considered by the organisers. The list of participants will be approved by the ESO Executive Committee.
For successful applicants, tuition, accommodation, meals and coffee break costs are all covered. Participants are expected to cover their travel expenses to and from Milan, and any personal expenses outside of the official programme. Accompanying persons are not permitted.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for the ESO Focused Workshop 2025 are now closed.
