Thursday 25th of September - 12h00-13h30

ROOM B / BARTOK 1-2

MRgFUS in focus: Advancing science, expanding therapeutic options and enhancing patient care

Join us at the symposium for in-depth talks by leading experts sharing their valuable insights on:

  • Advances in imaging, targeting, and multidisciplinary approaches
  • Recent clinical outcomes, ongoing studies, and evolving treatment pathways
  • Pros and cons of all MRgFUS targets in movement disorders (PTT/STN/Vim)

Questions from the audience can be submitted throughout the symposium, so don’t miss the opportunity to engage with the experts!

12:30 – 12:35 Welcome & introduction
12:35 – 12:55 MRgFUS in action: Achieving quality and quantity while avoiding pitfalls
12:55 – 13:15 From the Thalamus to the PTT: A journey through 500 MRgFUS cases 
13:15 – 13:30 Q&A

Chair:

  • Prof. Ludvic Zrinzo, MD, PhD University College London, London, United Kingdom

Speakers:

  • Prof. Carine Karachi, MD, PhD University Hospital La Pitié Salpêtrière, Paris, France
  • Dr. Raul Martínez Fernández, MD, PhD HM CINAC, HM Puerta del Sur University Hospital, Madrid, Spain

ROOM C / LISZT 1-2-3

Every Step Matters: Image Guided Deep Brain Stimulation

We are pleased to welcome you to a symposium examining recent technological developments in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS).

The program will address:

  • The role of image-guided and image-verified DBS in enhancing procedural efficiency and clinical delivery
  • The progression of tractography into a commercially available technology with demonstrated impact on patient outcomes
  • The clinical value of intraoperative imaging in DBS surgery

Chair:

  • Prof. Veerle Visser-Vandewalle. MD, PhD, Universitätsklinikum Köln, Cologne, Germany

Speakers:

  • Marie Krueger, MD, PhD.  UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, United Kingdom
  • Cristina Torres, MD, University Hopsital La Princesa, Madrid, Spain
  • Marie de Neiges Santin, MD.  CHU Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France

Room D / LEHAR 1-2-3

Embracing Possibilities

  • 12:30 – 13:00 – Planning a treatment together: refractory Epilepsy with Leksell Gamma Knife.
    Dr. Giorgio Spatola, IRCCS Fondazione San Gerardo deo Tintori
  • 13:00 – 13:30 – Building trust in a new workflow – our experience with switching to Leksell Vantage Stereotactic System.
    Prof. Neekhil Patel and Prof. Dipankar Nandi, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Friday 26th of September - 12h00-13h30​

ROOM B / BARTOK 1-2

ROOM C / LISZT 1-2-3

TOMORROW'S HEALTHCARE TODAY: FUTURE PERSPECTIVES FOR HEALTHCARE - ABBOTT'S INNOVATION AND DIGITAL HEALTH CONTRIBUTION

Join us for an enlightening lunch symposium as we delve into the latest technological advancements and innovation in digital health, discussing how medical technologies can transform patient care and improve overall healthcare outcomes.

Don’t miss this chance to be at the forefront of shaping the future with technological advancements and digital health Integration!

MODERATOR:

  • CRISTINA TORRES DIAZ, MD, PHD Hospital Universitario La Princesa Hospital Ruber Internacional Madrid, Spain

FACULTY: 

  • THOMAS KÖGLSPERGER, MD, PHD, MBHA University Clinic Ludwig Maximilian Munich, Germany
  • REBECCA WILKINS Abbott DVP Research & Development Plano, TX, USA

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:  HEALTHCARE NEEDS A TRIP TO MARS

  • BERTALAN MESKÓ, MD, PHD Director of The Medical Futurist Institute Budapest, Hungary 

Room D / LEHAR 1-2-3

Precision in Practice: Surgical Planning, Targeting & Adaptiv DBS in Neurosurgery

Join experts for an in-depth symposium focusing on the precision and personalization of DBS implants. This session will explore the latest innovations in surgical planning, targeting accuracy and the application of BrainSenseTM Adaptive DBS.

Gain practical insights from peers with extensive hands-on experience in optimizing DBS Implantation workflows.

Speakers: 

  • Prof. Karachi. Hospital La Pitié-Salpêtrière (France)
  • Mr. Hussain. Newcastle Hospital (United Kingdom)
  • Prof. Stieglitz. University Hospital Zurich (Switzerland)