27th ESO Stroke Summer School
15-20 September 2024 | Vilnius, Lithuania
Welcome Message
Welcome to the 27th ESO Stroke Summer School, a prestigious event for young stroke doctors and scientists from various European countries! Organised by ESO, in collaboration with the Lithuanian Stroke Association and Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine, this enriching experience will take place in the vibrant city of Vilnius, Lithuania, from 15 to 20 September 2024.
Prepare to engage with world-class speakers who are experts in the field of stroke, providing you with cutting-edge insights and knowledge. The programme is designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and the exchange of ideas among the next generation of professionals dedicated to advancing stroke research and treatment.
Beyond the academic pursuits the programme, and networking with peers, promises to create lasting memories. Get to know Vilnius and immerse yourself in the rich culture and history, stunning architecture, and warm hospitality of Vilnius while networking with like-minded individuals who share your passion for stroke medicine.
We look forward to hosting you at the ESO Stroke Summer School, where learning, collaboration, and camaraderie converge for an unforgettable experience in the beautiful city of Vilnius. Get ready to make a difference in the world of stroke research and treatment!
Prof. Dalius Jatužis
President of Lithuanian Stroke Association
Chair of the Local Organising Committee
Prof. Dalius Jatužis
Professor in neurology, FESO, Chair of the Local Organising Committee
European Stroke OrganisationPROGRAMME and SCHEDULE
Sunday, 15 September
Event opening
Arrival of participants
Monday, 16 September
- Opening ceremony
- Global stroke burden and stroke care systems
- Diagnostic advantages and challenges in stroke
Tuesday, 17 September
- Reperfusion therapy for acute ischemic stroke
- Prevention of stroke
Wednesday, 18 September
- ESO Symposium on stroke management
Thursday, 19 September
- Life after stroke
- Stroke genetics and small vessel disease
- Discussions on extraordinary clinical cases
Friday, 20 September
- Hands-on training
- Other causes of stroke
Saturday, 21 September
Event closing
LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Dalius Jatužis
LOC Chair
European Stroke Organisation
Aleksandras Vilionskis
Assoc. Professor in Neurology, FESO
European Stroke Organisation
Rytis Masiliūnas
Neurologist
European Stroke Organisation
Antanas Vaitkus
Professor in Neurology
European Stroke Organisation
Vaidas Matijošaitis
Professor in Neurology
European Stroke OrganisationAPPLY
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Selection criteria:
- Young physicians with a major interest in cerebrovascular diseases.
- Applicants should currently be in training in a European teaching hospital that treats acute stroke patients.
- Applicants should be fluent in English and under the age of 45.
- Applicants must be ESO members (stroke professionals under 35 years old can become a Junior Member for free here)
The organising committee will select participants based on their:
- Application
- 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
One place at the Summer School will be allocated to the winning abstract from the Young Stroke Physicians Committee Workshop at ESOC 2024.
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 breaks costs are covered. Participants are expected to cover their travel expenses to and from Vilnius and any personal expenses outside of the official programme. Accompanying persons are not permitted.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are now closed.
CONTACT
Please contact the ESO Head Office for any questions or more information.
