The 47th annual Irish Neurological Association Meeting, under the presidency of Dr. Kevin Murphy, will take place on May 12th and 13th 2011 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Sligo.
The Tabletop shape of Benbulben Mountain is the symbol of Sligo. This unusually shaped mountain was created during the ice age by glaciers, which carved the landscape visible today
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This is the first call for abstracts for poster or platform presentation. The closing date for submission is Friday, 18th March.
N.B. Submissions will not be accepted following the closing date.
Abstracts should be submitted in Microsoft Word by virus-free email to the IICN at admin@iicn.ie
Submissions must be limited to 200 words. Please attach the names of authors, indicating the presenter, the Institution(s)/place of work and contact email address and telephone. Please indicate preference for platform or poster presentation.
Abstract submissions must be supported by a member of the Irish Institute of Clinical Neuroscience. Receipt of abstracts will be notified to the presenter, who will again be contacted following selection of abstracts
For queries please contact the IICN Administrator, at info@iicn.ie or telephone +353 61 622652
Dr. Kevin Murphy, President, Irish Neurological Association Meeting 2011.
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Dates to Note
Dates to Note - Irish Neurological Association Meeting 2011
| January 11th |
Call for abstract submission
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| Friday, March 18th |
Deadline for abstract submission
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| Friday, April 8th |
Deadline for reservation of accommodation at fixed rates at Radisson Hotel, Sligo
(see below at Venue and Accommodation)
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| Wednesday, May 4th |
Meeting registration deadline
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| Thursday, May 12th |
Opening of 47th annual Irish Neurological Association Meeting
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William Butler Yeats' epitaph
"Cast a cold Eye
On Life, on Death
Horseman pass by" |
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Guest Lecture
Professor Allan Ropper, MD
The Callaghan lecture will be delivered by Professor Allan Ropper, Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Massachusetts. Dr. Ropper is Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and Executive Vice Chairman of the Department of Neurology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. He trained in internal medicine at UCSF-Moffit Hospital and in neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital. His focus has been mainly in the field of neurological intensive care and related disorders such as Guillain-Barrè Syndrome. His recent work includes studies of gene therapy as a potential treatment for peripheral neuropathy and he is conducting an NIH sponsored study of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy.
He has over 150 publications and is an author of the most widely consulted textbook of neurology, Principles of Neurology, which is in its ninth edition. He is a longtime contributor to several major textbooks of medicine including “Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine”. He has received numerous awards for teaching and service. Dr. Ropper is an associate editor of the New England Journal of Medicine He was recently elected a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and the American College of Physicians.
The title of Professor Ropper's lecture will be "My Mistakes in Neurology"
The Callaghan lecture is named in honour of Dr. Noel Callaghan.
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Programme
Irish Neurological Association Meeting 2011 - Outline Programme
| Thursday, May 12th |
12.00 |
Registration |
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12.30 - 13.20 |
Lunch |
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13.25 |
Opening of Meeting and Welcome
Dr. Kevin Murphy, INA President, 2011 |
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13.30 - 15.10 |
Session 1 - Platform Presentations |
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15.10 - 15.40 |
Poster viewing and Coffee |
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15.40 - 17.20 |
Session 2 - Platform Presentations |
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19.30 |
INA President's Reception and Dinner
Markree Castle |
| Friday, May 13th |
08.30 |
INA Business Meeting (Members Only) |
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09.15 |
Poster viewing and Coffee |
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09.30 |
Session 3 - Platform Presentations |
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10.45 |
Poster viewing and Coffee |
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11.15 |
Session 4
Callaghan Guest Lecture
"My mistakes in neurology"
Professor Allan Ropper, Harvard Medical School
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12.15 |
Platform Presentations |
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13.15 |
Lunch |
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14.10 |
Session 5 - Platform Presentations |
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15.40 |
Poster Highlights |
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16.00 |
Presentation of Awards |
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16.15 |
Close of Meeting |
Please click the link to follow to view the detailed meeting programme INA Meeting Programme 2011
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Continuing Medical Education
Application will be made for CME accreditation when the programme is finalised
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Venue and accommodation 
The Radisson Blu Hotel is located at Rosses Point, Sligo, and offers views of Sligo Bay and surrounding Mountains.
The hotel is 7 kilometers from Sligo City Centre and 10 kilometers from Sligo airport which operates 2 flights daily to & from Dublin.
Ireland West Knock Airport has daily flights to & from the UK & US and is 45 minutes drive from the hotel.
Dublin is only a 2.5 hour drive while Galway is only a 2 hour drive. Derry & Belfast are 138 and 200km away respectively.
The hotel is just a 10 minute drive from Sligo Train & Bus station, with 7 trains departing daily for Dublin.
Complimentary on-site car parking is available at the hotel.
For a map and diriving directions to the hotel please see the hotel website at the link to follow Map and Driving Directions
Accommodation rates for May 11th and 12th 2011
for Irish Neurological Association Meeting
| Single room bed and breakfast per night |
€79 |
| Double/twin room bed and breakfast per night |
€89 |
| Upgrade to Business Class Suite |
+ €25 per night |
To reserve accommodation please contact the Ms. Cathy McPadden at the Radisson Blu hotel by email cathy.mcpadden@radissonblu.com or by telephone
071 919 2420
To access the Radisson Blu Hotel website please click the link to follow Radisson Blu Hotel Sligo or telephone 071 9192420
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Registration
To download a registration form please click the link to follow INA Registration form 2011
Please complete and forward the registration form to admin@iicn.ie or by post to Irish Institute of Clinical Neuroscience, P.O. Box 351, Limerick, before Wednesday, May 4th.
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Irish Neurological Association Dinner
The Irish Neurological Association Dinner will take place on the evening of May 12th at Markree Castle. 
Markree is a 16th century castle. the owners of whom are descended from the mighty O'Brien Clan. Máire Rua, widow of the slain O'Brien, pragmatically married Edward Cooper, an officer of the conquering Cromwellian army, and gave her two sons the Cooper name. This provided protection against the English invaders and the current owner of Markree is a direct descendent of the second son.
For further information about Sligo please click the link to follow Sligo Tourism
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INA Dinner
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