EBC MEMBER ACTIVITIES
The membership of the EBC consists of patient groups, scientific and professional organisations as well as industrial partners. As per its statutes, the EBC accepts as Full Members pan-European umbrella organisations with an interest in the brain. Any organisation that supports the aims of the EBC can apply to become an observer in order to contribute in an advisory capacity. Organisations or individuals that have contributed in an outstanding fashion to the aims of the EBC can also become honorary members.
NEWS, ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS
Latest activities
The EPNS welcomed a newly elected EPNS Board, with Professor Kevin Rostasy the new EPNS President.
EPNS membership numbers continue to grow, with 3 new membership types welcomed:
- Allied Health Professionals and Nurses with an interest in Paediatric Neurology (AHPN) e.g., Specialist Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language therapists, Psychologists/Neuropsychologists, Dieticians, Radiographers, etc.
- Neuroscientists and other Clinical Specialists with an interest in Paediatric Neurology (NSCS). This is a broad group ranging from bench scientists to specialized technically trained individuals encompassing: Neurogenetics, Neurochemistry, Neurophysiology, neurodevelopmental biology, Neuroepidemiology, health economists, data modelling (machine learning) specialists, etc.
- Medical Student, i.e., medical undergraduate students with an interest in Paediatric Neurology
A new Advocacy and Collaboration Committee became an integral part of the EPNS with a goal to raise the voice of Child Neurology and promote the aims of the EPNS, advocate at the highest level for the life-course approach to brain health from antenatal influences on brain development, through to childhood, adolescence and onto later life and develop fruitful collaborations with related societies.
EPNS representatives have been appointed in many allied groups and societies.
European Brain Council (EBC)
Professor Sameer Zuberi, EPNS Board member, was elected as an EBC board member.
European Brain Foundation (EBF)
Professor Lieven Lagae, EPNS Board member, was appointed as an EBF Director.
Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders 2022 – 2031 (IGAP)
EPNS made contributions via the OneNeurology partnership and directly as a Society.
Young EPNS (YEPNS)
In its second year of existence in 2022, welcomed mote members and became vital contributors to many EPNS projects, such as the society’s guidelines projects.
European Journal of Paediatric Neurology Report (EJPN)
The European Journal of Paediatric Neurology (EJPN) is the official journal of the EPNS in 2022 its Impact Factor increased to 3.692.
EPNS/ERN-RND VIRTUAL Winter School
20-22 January 2022: in collaboration with European Reference Network Rare Neurological Disorders (ERN-RND): Neurorehabilitation.
EPNS VIRTUAL Training Course
24-25 March 2022: Acute Paediatric Neurological Diseases
30-31 March 2022: Immune Mediated Diseases and Infections
14th EPNS HYBRID Congress: 28 April – 2 May 2022: Glasgow, UK
With a total of 1,618 delegates from 77 different countries, there was an overwhelming sense of unity and optimism as healthcare professionals with an interest in child neurology came together from across the world.
4th EPNS Masterclass: Cambridge, UK
15 – 17 September 2022: Inflamed minds, Inflamed People
5th EPNS biennial HYBRID Caucasus Training Course: Tbilisi, Georgia
18 -19 November 2022: Neurological approach to disorders of language and behaviour in the school aged child
The EPNS continued to host webinars every 2 weeks:
Educational monthly webinars: https://www.epns.info/epns-free-monthly-webinars/
Case Discussion webinars every 2 months: https://www.epns.info/case-discussions/
Journal Club webinars every 2 months: https://www.epns.info/epns-journal-club/
EPNS Training Guide
Three generic components of paediatric neurology training have been identified as encompassing skills and knowledge that are relevant to all of the sub-speciality programmes within the paediatric neurology syllabus. Core programmes have been developed for neurophysiology, neuroradiology and neurogenetics.
EPNS Fellowships
To create excellence by offering the opportunity for further qualification or experience in an area of paediatric neurology in terms of clinical practice or research. The scheme is targeted at those who are at the early stages of their training in the field of paediatric neurology. Successful candidates spend 3-4 month’s fellowship in a specialised centre in Europe. 6 Fellowships were awarded in 2022.
EPNS Visiting Teacher
A volunteer senior distinguished member of the EPNS, who is a recognised expert in a certain field, visits a nominated host centre in a country in Europe for a short stay of intense teaching. One Visting Teacher was awarded in 2022.
Child Neurology in Infancy Online Courses
Course 1: Principles of Child Neurology in Infancy: 10 EACCME® accreditation points.
Course 2: Clinical Practice of Child Neurology in Infancy: 11 EACCME® accreditation points.
Plans for 2023-2024
The EPNS will continue to host webinars every 2 weeks:
Educational monthly webinars: https://www.epns.info/epns-free-monthly-webinars/
Case Discussion webinars every 2 months: https://www.epns.info/case-discussions/
Journal Club webinars every 2 months: https://www.epns.info/epns-journal-club/
EPNS Guidelines Committee
Will continue to work on their projects.
EPNS Central Eurasia Workshop: Almaty, Kazakhstan
12-14 April 2023 Workshop on assessment tools in neonates and young children.
EPNS Training Course: Riga, Latvia
24 – 25 April 2023. Neurometabolics
26 – 27 April 2023: Epilepsy
15th EPNS Congress: 20-24 June 2023: Prague, Czech Republic
Website: https://epns-congress.com/
Short video: https://youtu.be/tEn8bSepHMI
EPNS biennial Congresses have a reputation for excellence with cutting edge science. A chance to connect/network with peers and experts from around the world.
1st EPNS Exam: 20 June 2023: Prague, Czech Republic
The EPNS Exam will assess the basic knowledge needed to underpin Paediatric Neurology training.
EPNS Fellowships
8 Fellowships have been awarded to take place in 2023.
EPNS Visiting Teacher
2 Visiting Teachers have been awarded to take place in 2023.
8th EPNS Research Meeting: 17-18 October 2024: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Website: https://www.epns.info/epns-research-meeting-2024/
EPNS Research meetings are held every 2 years, in alternate years to the EPNS congresses.
Child Neurologist researchers at all stages of their career are welcome for presenting their research, collaborating, and building networks.