60th Annual Irish Neurological Association Meeting, May 2nd – 3rd 2024
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President's Invitation
“On behalf of the IICN, I’m delighted to announce the 60th annual meeting to be held in the Ormonde Hotel Kilkenny on May 2-3rd 2024. It will be both interesting and fun.
The individual sessions will be chaired by leading people in the area who will start each session with a synopsis on recent developments.
Trainees are encouraged to present at this meeting and there are prizes for individual categories. We are hoping to have a session for trainees focusing on, amongst other things, the transition to Consultant.This year, we have a slight departure from the norm with a mini Presidential symposium on the topic of Artificial Intelligence.
This will be chaired by Prof. Hugh Kearney, St James Hospital and Trinity College Dublin. In this, the Noel Callaghan lecture will delivered by Dr. Guido Giunti (TCD), on the subject of Artificial Intelligence and how this can be incorporated into the neurology patient journey. Dr. Giunti will be followed by two speakers – Prof. Richard Reilly (Trinity College Dublin – Schools of Medicine and Engineering) and Dr Melanie Lang Orisini, Neuropathologist (Beaumont Hospital and CHI), who is recently returned from Harvard. A short panel debate will follow.We are grateful to Colette Fitzpatrick, Executive Manager of the IICN for her work in bringing this meeting to reality. We also wish to thank our sponsors in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Finally I wish to thank all the members of the IICN for their continued support and welcome as many as possible to attend.”
– Professor Francesca Brett
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Noel Callaghan Guest Lecture
Dr. Guido Giunti, NeuroInsight MSCA Fellow, in the School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin will deliver the Noel Callaghan Guest Lecture at the Irish Neurological Association Meeting 2024.
Dr. Giunti joined Trinity College Dublin in 2023 as part of the ambitious NeuroInsight research Programme as a Marie Sklodowska Curie Fellow. His research explores how to use participatory design approaches involving people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), their family members and healthcare professionals, and try to develop an integrated path for digital health solutions that support the person with MS.
To view Dr. Giunti’s biography please click here
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INA Meeting Programme
To view the detailed INA Meeting Programme please click here
Outline INA Meeting Programme
Thursday, May 2nd Friday, May 3rd 08.00 Arrival and Registration. Tea and Coffee 08.00 Registration, Tea and Coffee 08.45 Opening of INA Meeting and Welcome
Prof. Francesca BrettSession VI Chair: Prof. Conor Fearon, Mater University Hospital Session I - Chair: Professor Danny Costello. Cork University Hospital 09.00 Update on Movement Disorders
Prof. Conor Fearon.09.00 Update on Epilepsy Treatment.
Prof. Danny Costello09.11 - 10.30 Platform Presentations 09.11 - 11.05 Platform Presentations Session VII - Poster viewing and guided tours 11.05 Tea and Coffee Guided Poster Tours 10.30 Neuropathology and Neurosurgery. Neuromuscular and Neurophysiology
10.45 Movement Disorder. General InterestSession II - Chair: Dr. John McConville, Ulster Hospital 11.00 Tea and Coffee 11.30 Update on Neuromuscular Disease
Dr. John McConvilleSession VIII
Chair: Dr. Hugh Kearney, St. James' Hospital11.41 - 13.00 Platform Presentations 11.30 Noel Callaghan Guest Lecture
"The Neurology Patient Journey and AI"
Dr. Guido Giunti, Trinity College Dublin13.00 - 14.00 - Lunch 12.10 Artificial Intelligence for Neuroscientists Mini Symposium
Prof. Richard Reilly, Dr. Guido Giunti, Dr. Melanie Lang OrsiniSession III - Poster Viewing (Kings Ballroom) 13.00 Lunch Guided Tours 14.00 Epilepsy. Neuroinflammation/MS
14.15 Neurovascular. NeurogeneticsSession IX
Chair: Dr. Melanie Lang Orsini, Beaumont HospitalSession IV Chair: Dr. Marwa Elamin, Galway University Hospital 14.00 Molecular Update
Dr. Melanie Lang Orsini14.30 Update on Alzheimer's Disease
Dr. Marwa Elamin14.11 Platform Presentations 14.41 Platform Presentations 15.30 Tea and Coffee 15.50 Tea and Coffee 15.45 Announcement of Awards 16.15 Irish Neurological Association Business Meeting. 16.00 Close of Meeting and Departure 17.00 Neurological Trainee Session 19.00 INA Meeting Reception and Dinner - Langton's Hotel -
Continuing Professional Education
This meeting has been accredited with 12 External CPD points by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.
Delegates must sign the CPD attendance sheet for each day of the meeting.
CPD Certificates will be issued to delegates in the week following the meeting.
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Dates to Note
- Monday, March 11th – Deadline for abstract submissions for the meeting
- Friday, March 29th – Abstract submitter notification
- Friday 5th April – Early Bird Registration Deadline
- Friday 10th April – Deadline for reservation of accommodation at Ormonde Hotel at published preferential rates
- Friday 19th April – Standard Registration Deadline
- Wednesday 1st May – President’s reception
- Thursday 2nd May – 60th Annual Irish Neurological Association Meeting
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Awards and Prizes
A number of awards are made for best presentations at the Irish Neurological Association Meeting.
Harold Millar Prize for best overall presentation
John Kirker Prize for best Epilepsy related presentation
Mark Gibson Prize for best Movement Disorder related presentation
Prize for best neurosurgical presentation
John Lynch Award for best Poster Presentation
Hugh Staunton Prize for best undergraduate or intern presentation.
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Registration
Registration for the INA meeting 2024 is invited from medical and allied health professionals.
Early Bird Fees (closing 5 April):
- Consultant Members: €100; approx. £86
- Consultant Non Members: €140; approx £120
- Trainee / Nurse / AHP €50; approx. £43
- Trainee Non Members: €70; approx. £60
- Retired / medical student / guest: free
You can register for the meeting here.
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Social Programme
President’s Reception
Prof. Brett invites delegates to the INA meeting 2024 to attend a reception at Butler House at 19.00 on Wednesday 1st May, on the evening prior to the opening of the meeting.
Butler House and Garden is the charming Dower House of Kilkenny Castle built in 1786. This elegant 18th century house in Kilkenny brings history, charm, romance and a warm welcome to all who visit. Whether to sleep, dine or celebrate a key milestone in life, you’ll find yourself in timeless and unique surroundings.
Butler House is located 350 metres or a 5 minute walk from the Ormonde Hotel, see a map here
Irish Neurological Association Meeting Dinner, Thursday 2 May
The INA Dinner will take place at 19.00 in Langton’s Hotel, in the renowned Set Theatre space. Each year, the INA Dinner is a lovely occasion where delegates can renew old acquaintances and meet new colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere. To reserve a space at the INA Dinner please complete the relevant section on the Registration form.
Langton’s Hotel is located just 500 metres from the Ormonde Hotel, see map from the Ormonde Hotel to Langton’s Hotel here
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Venue and Accommodation
The Ormonde hotel is centrally located, within a short stroll of Kilkenny’s top landmarks. These include Kilkenny Castle, the Medieval Mile Museum, and St. Canice’s Cathedral.
The hotel is situated just over one hour’s drive from Dublin and five minutes from Kilkenny train station (Dublin to Waterford Route).
GPS: N +52º 38′ 58.56″ W -7º 15′ 11.69″ Google Map
Car parking facilities are available at the nearby Ormonde Street Car Park.
To view details of the hotel please click hereSee below accommodation options at Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Date Guestroom Rates Wednesday 1st May 2024 €189 per twin/double B&B Wednesday 1st May 2024 €179 per single occupancy B&B Thursday 2nd May 2024 €189 per twin/double B&B Thursday 2nd May 2024 €179 per single occupancy B&B Friday 3rd May 2024 €209 per twin/double B&B Friday 3rd May 2024 €199 per single occupancy B&B To reserve accommodation at the Ormonde hotel please telephone the hotel at 056 7750200 and quote conference code #568725.
Note that rooms will be available at the Ormonde Hotel at the rates listed above until Friday, April 12th.
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INA 2024 Sponsors
The IICN appreciates the support of sponsors of the Irish Neurological Association Meeting 2024
INA Meeting Sponsors 2024