International Stroke Conference 2012

The 2012 International Stroke Conference  will take place in New Orleans, Lousiana and will feature more than 1,000 presentations that emphasize basic, clinical and translational sciences as they evolve toward a more complete understanding of stroke pathophysiology with the overall goal of developing more effective prevention and treatment.

The conference provides an educational experience for neurologists, neurosurgeons, neurointerventionalists, neuroradiologists, endovascular specialists, physiatrists, emergency medicine specialists, primary care physicians, nurses, rehabilitation specialists, pharmacists, allied health professionals, and basic researchers in the major fields of cerebrovascular disease: experimental models and translational research, physiology, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation. At the conclusion of the conference, learners should be able to:

•Apply recent advances in basic models of stroke and translational research•Evaluate recent advances in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of cerebrovascular disease

•Analyze new and ongoing clinical research advances through late-breaking science and ongoing clinical trials sessions

•Create a forum for the exchange of new research, treatment and intervention by scientists and investigators working in all areas of cerebrovascular disease.

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