15th Congress of the Baltic Neurosurgical Association
Please join us for a high level scientific and cultural experience in Riga, Latvia
14 - 15 June 2024
Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga, Latvia
registration@bna2024.eu
About the 15th Congress of the Baltic Neurosurgical Association
Dear colleagues and friends!
On behalf of the Latvian Neurosurgical Society I have the honour to invite you to the 15th Congress of the Baltic Neurosurgical Association, which will take place in Riga, June 14 – 15, 2024.
15th Congress of the Baltic Neurosurgical Association will bring together neurosurgeons, neurooncologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists, interventional radiologists, spine surgeons, residents and students not just from the three Baltic States and European countries, but from all over the world.
During the Congress you will be introduce to the latest scientific achievements, knowledge learned through practice, and it will be the place to establish network with colleagues from different countries.
Besides scientific activities we would like you to visit Riga Old Town, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and is a favorite place for recreation and entertainment, stroll through the streets of so-called quiet center district, enjouing the magnificent Art Nouveau architeture and to enjoy Latvian and international cuisine in many cosy restaurants around the city.
Please join us for a high level scientific and cultural experience in Riga, Latvia. Let’s make this a great experience for all of us!
On behalf of the Latvian Neurosurgical Society I am looking forward to see you during the 15th Congress of the Baltic Neurosurgical Association and welcome you all in Riga.
Asoc. prof. Kaspars Auslands, MD, PhD
The Head of Latvian Neurosurgical Society
Topics
- Neurooncology
- Vascular Neurosurgery
- Spinal Neurosurgery
- Trauma Neurosurgery and Critical Care
- Functional and Epilepsy surgery
- Stereotactic Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery
- Free topics
Scientific Program
The Congress will be organized in a form of invited lectures, oral presentations, and posters.
Official Language
English
Registration Fees & Payment
| paid by April 1st 2024 | paid after April 1st 2024 | On site payment | |
| Certified neurosurgeon, Other certified specialist | 100 € | 125 € | 150 € |
| Resident, Student, Nurse or Accompanying person | 50 € | 60 € | 70 € |
| Congress Dinner (Friday, 14 June 2024) | 50 € | 50 € | – |
Deadlines
Abstract submission deadline: April 1st, 2024
Abstract acceptance deadline: April 1st, 2024
Early registration deadline: April 1st, 2024
Congress dinner registration and payment deadline: June 1st, 2024. Online registration for the congress dinner is currently closed. If you wish to enquire about any open spots, please contact us through email registration@bna2024.eu.
Congress venue
Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga, Latvia
Congress Dinner
Congress dinner will be held on the 14 of June at Whitehouse restaurant, Vermane park, Terbatas street 2, Riga. The registration and payment deadline for the congress dinner is June 1st, 2024.
Dress code: smart casual
What to expect: 4 course menu and drinks during the dinner; live music
Congress secretariat email: registration@bna2024.eu
Faculty members
The 15th Congress of the Baltic Neurosurgical Association will bring together neurosurgeons, neurooncologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists, interventional radiologists, spine surgeons, residents and students not just from the three Baltic States and European countries, but from all over the world.
Torstein R. Meling
Honorary President of the Congress
MD, PhD,
Head of Department of Neurosurgery at the National Hospital of Denmark, Rigshospitalet, EANS president, Denmark
Magnus Tisell
MD, PhD, University of Gothenburg, Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, Sweden
Andreas Demetriades
MB.BChir, MPhil, FRCS (Neuro surg), Diplomate (EANS), NHS Lothian, Edinburgh University Hospitals, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, United Kingdom
Oleksandr Voznyak
MD, PhD, Head of the Center for General Neurosurgery and Neurovascular Pathology at the Feofania Clinical Hospital, Vice President of the Ukrainian Association of Neurosurgeons,
Ukraine
Saulius Rocka
MD, PhD, Head of the Department of Neurovascular Center and Clinic of Neurology and Neurosurgery at Vilnius University, Lithuania
Tõnu Rätsep
Christian Mawrin
Gediminas Lukšys
Christian F. Freyschlag
PD Dr., Ass.Prof., Vice-chairman and Head of Oncological Neurosurgery at Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria
David Netuka
MD, PhD, Military University Hospital Prague, Czechia
Francesco Sala
MD, Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery at the University of Verona, Italy
Sergej Marasanov
MD, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Croatia
Niklas Marklund
MD, PhD, Professor of Neurosurgery at Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Sweden
Vincent Lubrano
MD, PhD, France National Delegate to EANS Training Committee, Clinique de l’Union, France
Volodymyr Smolanka
MD, PhD, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Uzhhorod National University, Ukraine
Aleksandrs Krīgers
MD, PhD, Department of Neurosurgery, Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, Austria
Claudius Thomé
MD, Head of the Department of Neurosurgery, Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, Austria
Marcel Ivanov
MD, PhD, Chair EANS Examination Committee, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom
Grigore Zapuhlîh
Aidanas Preikšaitis
MD, PhD, Clinic of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Lithuania
Asra Al Fauzi
MD, PhD, FICS, FACS, IFAANS, Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Airlangga, Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
Lukas Rasulić
MD, PhD, Professor of Neurosurgery at the School of Medicine University of Belgrade, Head of the Department of Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Functional Neurosurgery, and Pain Management Surgery, at the Clinic for Neurosurgery, Clinical Center of Serbia
Toomas Asser
Māris Buks
Dace Zvirgzdiņa
Normunds Ruņģevics-Kiseļovs
Sanita Ponomarjova
MD, Department of Interventional Radiology, Riga Eastern Clinical University Hospital, Latvia
Egils Valeinis
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About the Organisers
Organisers
Latvian Society of Neurosurgeons
Organising committe
Kaspars Auslands, Rolfs Ozols, Evija Bergfelde, Māris Buks
Scientific committee
Kaspars Auslands, Saulius Rocka, Tõnu Rätsep, Christian Mawrin
Our Sponsors
It is not possible to host seminars without helping hands. We have several sponsors who volunteer to help us physically and financially to make things happen.
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