Recent Clinical and Research Advances in Childhood Epilepsy

Transcription

1 Recent Clinical and Research Advances in Childhood Epilepsy 16th May 2013 Organised by: Congress Centre, London United Kingdom Limited spaces available

2 About the conference Epilepsy is the most common paediatric neurological problem. The term epilepsy covers a wide variety of syndromes which vary in their type of seizures, underlying cause, comorbidities, consequences, treatment requirements and prognosis. Significant advances are being made in identifying an individual child s type of epilepsy and the overall care required. By means of lectures and discussion periods, the conference aims to provide an insight into some of these advances concerning the epilepsies encountered in neonates, infants, children and adolescents. Implications for everyday clinical practice will be emphasised, as well as possibilities for new areas of research. The meeting will provide opportunities to exchange knowledge and to share clinical experiences. The conference will highlight the following Latest developments in paediatric neuroscience encouraging an evidence-based approach to the assessment and treatment of childhood epilepsy Implications of genetic factors in childhood epilepsy Comparisons of epilepsy syndromes at different stages of development, their significance and their management according to modern principles Advances in drug treatment in paediatric epilepsy Avoidance of misdiagnosis of epilepsy for other conditions and vice versa Importance of a comprehensive view of childhood epilepsy to include neurological, psychosocial and psychiatric aspects Update on pharmacological, surgical and other approaches to the treatment of seizures Advances in the genetics of epilepsy and their clinical applications Target Audience Paediatricians, Paediatric Neurologists, Primary Care Practitioners, Child Psychiatrists, Neuropsychologists, Neurosurgeons, Residents and Trainees, Researchers in the field of Paediatric Epilepsy, Epilepsy Specialist Nurses, EEG technicians and others involved in the care of children with epilepsy.

3 Programme Registration and refreshments Professor Gregory Stores, Chairman s welcome Types of epilepsy syndromes and their prognosis Dr Elaine Hughes Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Evelina Children s Hospital and King s College, London Advances in the genetics of epilepsy and their clinical applications Professor Deb K Pal Professor of Paediatric Epilepsy, Honorary Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Variety Club and Evelina Children s Hospitals Coffee & Networking Neonatal seizures: aetiology, clinical features and treatment Dr Ronit Pressler Consultant in Clinical Neurophysiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust Febrile seizures - recent views on their nature, significance and management Professor Brian Neville Emeritus Professor of Paediatric Neurology, UCL Institute of Child Health and Great Ormond Street Hospital, London Panel Discussion Lunch & Networking Types and management of sleep disorders associated with childhood epilepsy: their assessment and treatment Professor Gregory Stores Emeritus Professor of Developmental Neuropsychiatry, University of Oxford Screening for and management of cognitive, psychiatric and social comorbidities of epilepsy in children Dr Ailsa McLellan Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, NHS Lothian Differential diagnosis of the childhood epilepsies Dr.Richard E Appleton Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Alder Hey Children s Hospital, Liverpool Coffee & Networking Recent advances in anti-epileptic drugs for childhood epilepsy Professor Lieven Lagae Professor and Head Department of Paediatric Neurology, University Hospital Gasthuisberg Leuven, Belgium Epilepsy surgery in children including pre-surgical evaluation Professor J Helen Cross The Prince of Wales s Chair of Childhood Epilepsy and Neurology, UCL-Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children London Dietary and other adjunctive treatments for drug-resistant seizures Dr Ruth E Williams Consultant Paediatric Neurologist Children s Neurosciences Centre, Newcomen Centre at St Thomas, London Panel Discussion Chairman s closing remarks

4 Recent Clinical and Research Advances in Childhood Epilepsy Organised by 16th May 2013, Congress Centre, 28 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3LS Ways to book Online: Tel: Fax: For multiple bookings please attach a list of delegate names and job titles Title First Name: Surname: Jobtitle: Hospital / Company: Address: Post code: Tel: I understand that this registration booking is subject to the booking conditions. Signture: Date: Delegate Rates Please tick the box as applicable Consultant, Scientists and Industry Before the 28th Feb 2013 early bird rate Residents and Trainees, Researchers in the field of Paediatric Epilepsy, Epilepsy Specialist Nurses, EEG technicians Before the 28th Feb 2013 early bird rate Booking conditions Conferences and Congresses Ltd, trading as MEDINEO (the Company ) accepts bookings under the following conditions: 1 Bookings are accepted through our website by registering and providing the information needed and processing a credit card or bank transfer payment. 2 Bookings are also accepted by fax or by filling up the booking form together with full payment sent to MEDINEO. A confirmation of the booking will then be issued. 3 Returning the signed registration form or making a payment through the website constitutes a firm booking. 4 Bookings may be made over the telephone. In such case bookings will be confirmed only after receiving full payment. 5 All payments including credit card, must be in the currency advertised. 6 The Company reserves the right to cancel a booking if payment is not made 6 weeks prior to the conference taking place. Any outstanding payment becomes the responsibility of the signatory made on the reservation form. 7 Payment for any booking made within 6 weeks of the conference will still be due to the Company irrespective of whether the delegate attends. 8 All correspondence will be sent to participants at the address specified on the booking form or over the telephone (this address will also appear on the official Participants list given out at the event). 9 Should you be unable to attend, a substitute delegate may be able to attend. This must be received in writing one week prior to the conference. 10 The Company reserves the right to change the conference speakers in case of illness or other conditions beyond its control. 11 The Company does not accept responsibility for loss or damage to delegates own property and/or personal effects whilst at the conference. The Company does not accept any liability for loss or damage to personal effects caused by events beyond its control including (but without limitation) fire, flood, strikes, civil disturbances or for consequential loss or damage of any kind whatsoever. 12 Speakers approached at time of print. Cancellation of booking Written confirmation received 6 weeks prior to the conference will be accepted and a refund of 90% of the booking charge will be made. After this date, no refunds can be given. Verbal cancellations will not be accepted. If written cancellation is not received 6 weeks prior to the conference full payment will still be due irrespective of whether the delegate attends the conference. Pay by Debit/Credit Card Please debit my Visa Card MasterCard Card no: Valid from: / Expiry date: / 3 digit security code: Signture: Date: Invoice Requesting an invoice and signing this form will secure your place at the conference. All invoices must be paid in full before the event. See booking condition 6. If you have authorisation from your trust/ department to attend this event and require an invoice, please provide the correct billing address or shared services address (including the relevant payable codes) and a purchase order number. We are unable to process any bookings without this information. We are unable to send out invoices to home addresses. PLEASE COMPLETE IN FULL CONTACT NAME IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE Title First Name: Surname: Full invoice addess: Post code: Tel: Signed: Bank Transfer Account: Conferences & Congresses Ltd. Bank: HSBC Sort Code: Account no: SWIFT/BIC no: MIDLGB22 Reference: Your name(s) Booking number Conference fee includes Entrance to the conference, lunch & refreshments and drinks full conference documentation and certificate of accreditation. Sponsorship opportunities If you are interested in exhibiting or sponsoring this event contact: Please contact Mr Charlie Ioannou on charlie@medineo.org CONFERENCES & CONGRESSES LTD. Lawford House, Albert Place, London N3 1RL, United Kingdom

5 Venue: Congress Centre Great Russell Street, London WC1B3LS, United Kingdom Tel: , Fax: , The Congress Centre is a very convenient location in the heart of London s West End, just three minutes walk from Tottenham Court Road Underground Station. The venue benefits from excellent transport links by tube (direct to Euston, Charing Cross, Waterloo and Liverpool Street mainline stations), and has two public car parks in the immediate vicinity located in Great Russell Street and Museum Street, as well as metered on-street parking. It is also within a short walk of Oxford Street shopping, Covent Garden and theatreland. Nearest underground: Tottenham Court Road (exit 3) - 3 minutes walk away. Accommodation There is a great variety of hotels to choose in the Bloomsbury area ranging from luxury to low cost accommodation. Here are a few options to assist you when making a reservation. Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Radisson Edwardian Bloomsbury Street 9-13 Bloomsbury Street, London, WC1B 3QD Great Russell Street London WC1B 3LB Tel: +44 (0) Tel: +44 (0) The Bloomsbury Hotel St. Giles Hotel Great Russell Street London WC1B 3NN Bedford Avenue, London, WC1B 3GH Tel: +44 (0) Tel: +44 (0)