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ISPN Visiting fellowships 2024-2025 – Open for applications!

The ISPN visiting fellowship programme is now open for applications! To be eligible for this fellowship, you need to be an active ISPN member, be professionally involved in pediatric neurosurgery, under 35 at the time of the fellowship, come from or go to a low or lower-middle income country, and not have received any previous […]

Last day to submit your abstract for the ISPN 2024 Nursing Symposium

Today, 10 July 2024, marks the last opportunity to submit a nursing abstract for the ISPN 2024 Nursing Symposium, which will be taking place as a hybrid event on Monday 14 October 2024. We strongly encourage nurses to attend in person, but for those unable to travel to Toronto, we also provide the opportunity to […]

Inviting our members to join the ISPN mentorship program

This is to remind you, that we are still looking for experienced professionals in the field of pediatric neurosurgery to join our ISPN Pediatric Neurosurgery Mentorship Program as Mentors! Join the program as a Mentor if: You are an ISPN member in good standing. You are a consultant / attending 5+ years in pediatric neurosurgery. […]

In memoriam – Dr. Fernando Rueda Franco (1936-2024)

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Fernando Rueda Franco, an eminent pediatric neurosurgeon and professor, whose life and work left an indelible mark on pediatric neurosurgery in Mexico, Latin America, and worldwide. Dr. Rueda Franco graduated from the University of Mexico in 1960, under the mentorship of Professor Manuel […]

ISPN Young doctors webinar – Register now for our next session

We’ve opened registration for the next module in our ISPN Young doctors education course! Module 6 will cover oncology and will take place on Friday 31 May 17:00-19:00CEST. Join us & learn from international experts in the field! View the program > Register now >  

ISPN Nurses Education Course – Register now for module 2: Pediatric CNS Tumors

We’ve opened registration for the next module in our ISPN Nurses education course! Module 2 will cover pediatric CNS tumors and will take place on Wednesday 22 May 15:00-17:00CEST. Join us to learn from international experts in the field! View the program > Register now >  

ISPN Pediatric Neurosurgery Mentorship Program – Call for mentors

We are excited to announce an enriching opportunity for experienced professionals in the field of pediatric neurosurgery to give back to the community by becoming mentors in our ISPN Pediatric Neurosurgery Mentorship Program. Join the program as a Mentor if: You are an ISPN member in good standing. You are a consultant / attending 5+ […]

ISPN 2024 meeting attendance scholarships – One additional week to apply!

The application process for the ISPN 2024 meeting attendance scholarship is still open – Please note that due to the extended abstract submission deadline (6 May), the scholarship application deadline is moved by a week to Monday 13 May. The ISPN meeting attendance scholarship supports younger people from low and lower middle income countries (per World Bank classification) to attend & […]

Apply for this year’s A.J. Raimondi Award

Each year, the ISPN has a space on the Annual Meeting program to include the winner of the ISPN A.J. Raimondi Award. With this award, established in 2002, we aim to stimulate the publication of innovative basic or clinical studies by young neurosurgeons through our Journal, Child’s Nervous System (CNS). If you are a young neurosurgeon […]

ISPN 2024 Abstract submission deadline extended

We have good news for you: The abstract submission deadline for ISPN 2024 has been extended by 3 weeks! Don’t miss this opportunity to share your latest research with our scientific committee – Submit your abstract today! Extended abstract submission deadline: Monday, May 6, 2024 Submit your abstract > Curious to see a little of […]

ISPN 2024 – Abstract submission deadline fast approaching

The abstract submission deadline for ISPN 2024 (13-17 October 2024) is right around the corner! This is your opportunity to share your latest research with our scientific committee for inclusion in the scientific program, as well as publication in Child’s Nervous System. Eligible abstract submitters may also apply for the Abstract Awards during the submission […]

ISPN 2024 meeting attendance scholarship – Apply today!

You can now apply for the ISPN 2024 meeting attendance scholarship! To encourage younger people from low and lower-middle income countries (per World Bank classification) to attend and present, the ISPN is once again offering ISPN Meeting Attendance Scholarships of up to USD 2,000 to support attendance at ISPN 2024 Toronto, 13-17 October. The amount of the scholarship […]