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What's New
OVERFLOW HOTEL ROOMS FOR 37TH ANNUAL CNS MEETING
The room blocks at the Hyatt and Hilton Hotels have filled for the upcoming CNS Annual Meeting in Santa Clara, CA. While it is possible that rooms may still be available at non-discount rates for some nights, attendees may also wish to consider booking rooms at the Biltmore Hotel & Suites. A block of 55 rooms has been reserved for the CNS at rates ranging from $159 - $189.00 per night, including complimentary continental breakfast and shuttle service to the Convention Center. Reservations may be made by calling 800-255-9925.
Biltmore Hotel & Suites
2151 Laurelwood Road
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Tel: 408-988-8411
Reservations: 800-255-9925
Fax: 408-986-9807
www.hotelbiltmore.com
REGISTER ON-LINE FOR 37TH ANNUAL CNS MEETING IN SANTA CLARA
Register on-line with VISA or MasterCard for the 2008 CNS Annual Meeting. The 37th Annual CNS Meeting will be held November 5-8 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, with accommodations available at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara (adjoining the convention center) and the Hilton Santa Clara (across the street). Click to register.
July cases are up at the CNS Case Sharing Project
The July cases (2008e and 2008f) for the Child Neurology Society's Case Sharing Project are now up at http://www.childneurologysociety.org/education/casestudies/ and the diagnosis for the June case (2008d) is now being revealed to those who are not program directors.
There are several firsts about the July cases, which will enhance this initiative:
- First cases to include radiographic images
- First cases contributed by trainees working with their mentors
- First time we've posted two cases in a month
As you will see, the two July cases go well together. We are hoping to move towards posting two cases a month on a regular basis. This will require our accumulating additional cases in reserve or getting commitments from some training programs to contribute cases regularly. If you are willing to participate we ask that you designate individuals who can contribute cases from those they have presented in your training programs, either as a single case, or multiple cases if your program can contribute regularly. Please see http://www.childneurologysociety.org/education/casestudies/submit for details of how to submit cases.
NIH Researchers Find That Rett Syndrome Gene is Full of Surprises
June 18, 2008
From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS):
A study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has transformed scientists' understanding of Rett syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes autistic behavior and other disabling symptoms. Until now, scientists thought that the gene behind Rett syndrome was an "off" switch, or repressor, for other genes. But the new study, published today in Science*, shows that it is an "on" switch for a startlingly large number of genes.
Rett syndrome is caused by a deficiency of the MECP2 gene. It occurs almost exclusively in girls, robbing them of language, cognitive and fine motor skills around the time they are learning to walk. Having extra copies of MECP2 can also cause Rett-like symptoms.
By manipulating the number of copies of the MECP2 gene in mice, the authors of the new study found that it controls thousands of other genes, suppressing some, but activating most. The research was funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), both part of NIH.
"This study simultaneously upends prevailing ideas about the disease process in MECP2-related disorders, and hints at new therapeutic strategies," says NIH Director Elias Zerhouni, M.D
[CNS member, Huda Zoghbi, MD, is the lead author of this study. Dr. Zoghbi’s talk, “Rett syndrome and MECP2 disorders connect clinical and basic research” keynoted the 2007 CNS Annual Meeting Presidential Symposium in Quebec City]
Roster of Accepted Abstracts for CNS Annual Meeting Posted
The roster of abstracts accepted for presentation at the 37th CNS Annual Meeting is posted and can be accessed on the Annual Meeting page. Formal acceptance letters and presentation guidelines will be sent via e-mail to the first/contact author (listed to the right of the abstract title) on or before May 28. Notification of non-acceptance will be issued on or before June 10.
Registration material will be sent, and on-line registration will begin July 2. Hotel reservations may be made in advance of registration by clicking the links located on the Annual Meeting page.
ACNN Claire Chee Award - Nomination Deadline extended to May 15
The Claire Chee Award for Excellence in Child Neurology Nursing was established by the Association of Child Neurology Nurses in the year 2000. This award, given annually, recognizes and honors the nurse who, as a member of the ACNN, has rendered distinguished service within the profession of child neurology nursing.
Child Neurology Section at the AAN Annual Meeting
Be sure to attend the Child Neurology Section General Meeting to be held at the AAN 60th Annual Meeting at McCormick West Convention Center, Chicago, IL. Agenda topics will include Child Neurology Section Strategic Plan, Practice Guidelines, section newsletter changes, and the election of two Councilors.
Child Neurology Section General Meeting
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
McCormick West Convention Center, Chicago, IL—Room 470B
Plan Your AAN Annual Meeting Activities
with AAN.com's Onsite Calendar & Itinerary
Two new features on AAN.com are being launched at the Annual Meeting in Chicago: the Onsite Calendar and the Annual Meeting Itinerary. For the first time, members attending the Annual Meeting can use the Academy's website to:
- plan daily activities
- view personalized schedules for registered sessions, meetings, and other events
- add new events
Simply log in as a member and view the day's special events, which are featured on the AAN.com home page. Then, if you want to check for your pre-registered activities, scroll down to the Annual Meeting Itinerary, to review your day at a glance.
GO TO: http://www.aan.com/news/?event=read&article_id=4384&page=72.45.45
ABPN Initial Certification Application Deadline: April 1
REMINDER: April 1 is the last day to apply for the ABPN exam for Initial Certification in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology.
For more information, go to: http://www.abpn.com to access the application form directly, go to: "http://www.abpn.com/downloads/apps/app_cert_neuro_onorafter_070105_08.pdf
CNS WINTER 2007- LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT --
AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE NOW
February 13, 2008
Being new to the job of CNS president, I am still trying to learn the basic requirements, as well as the many diverse duties and responsibilities attached to the position. The first requirement must surely be humility, something anyone standing in my position and looking back over the long list of predecessors could manage easily enough. The second requirement, it strikes me, would be a sense of gratitude. That too is easy, beginning with the thanks I owe you, the membership, for honoring me with your trust and confidence, and continuing with a word of thanks both from myself and on behalf of the entire CNS to my immediate predecessor, Ann Tilton. ...more