INTERNATIONAL COURSE: EPILEPSY IN CHILDREN: NEUROBIOLOGICAL, CLINICAL AND THERAPEUTIC APPROACH
July 11 - 22, 2004

Venice International University, San Servolo, Venice, Italy

Sponsored by the International League Against Epilepsy
(Commission on Pediatrics and European Epilepsy Academy)
Course directors: Renzo Guerrini Italy, and Salomon Moshè (USA)

The aim of the course is to teach attendees to (I) utilize basic knowledge in pathophysiology of epilepsy in the developing brain (II) how to recognize and describe the ictal manifestations in children and classify the main pediatric epilepsy syndromes and properly address their treatment and management (III) plan neurophysiological and video EEG investigations and interpret their results in the clinical context (iv); how to carry out the study of familial epilepsy (IV) how to prepare a grant application in clinical and basic epileptology; (V) how to evaluate critically the available literature in pediatric epilepsy; (VI) lectures on general and specific topics will be interspersed with interactive seminars, workshops, and break-out sessions where small groups of attendees and faculty will be involved in tutorials and problem-solving exercises.

The course is primarily targeted at students interested in developmental epilepsy who wish to refine their skills in the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of epilepsy in children. Physicians who are pursuing their training or have recently specialized in pediatric neurology, pediatrics, epileptology or clinical neurophysiology, and PhDs or PhD students are welcome to apply.

The course will be limited to a maximum of 40 applicants to allow an optimal level of interaction with the faculty. Applicants will be selected on the basis of their CVs and consideration will be given to ensure participation of trainees from different geographical origins and disciplines.

Registration fee: 1,300 euro in single room; 1,000 euro in twin-bedded room. The registration fee includes:
· 11 nights accommodation
· full board and coffee breaks for the entire duration of the course
· access to the course and to the Venice International University facilities
· course syllabus
Bursaries will be available for a limited number of applicants.

For further information, please visit the ILAE, EUREPA and ISNV web sites: www.ilae-epilepsy.org , www.epilepsy-academy.org, http://195.31.128.133/isnv/sezioni/istituzionale/info.html
Please send application form and attachments by March 31, 2004 to the course secretary: Metella Paterlini, epilepsysummercourse@univiu.org , fax +39-02-700445211

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