Κ. Νταλούκας: Καθησυχαστικός για τα κρούσματα λοίμωξης από παρβοϊό

Dear colleagues and friends,It is with great pleasure to announce the 2024 Annual Postgraduate Course (12th cycle – 3rd year) of the European Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ESPN) to be held in Sibiu, Romania, between 20-25 May, 2024, on site.Romania is of significant importance for the ESPN, as several active members belong to this country. Additionally, the country is going to host this course for the second time, at 25 years of distance.Cerebral hemispheric tumors, infection, spasticity, pineal region, and epilepsy are the main topics of the 2024 course. As usual, all of them will be treated in the typical informal atmosphere in order to stimulate interactions between the academia and the trainees. The newcomers will feel to be a part of our special world since the beginning. Moreover, the format of the course has been changed to leave more space to the discussion, as specifically requested by the trainees in the previous, successful course in Norway.The ESPN courses have generated, year after year, increasing friendship bonds among European pediatric neurosurgeons and have contributed to their education by means of lectures, videos presentations and practical hands-on sessions carried out by excellent international experts. The courses also provide a unique opportunity for scientific debate, as well as for sharing personal lifelong experiences.The event will take place at Ramada Hotel, located in the heart of Transylvania, in the medieval town of Sibiu. The city became well-known for its multiculturality and for several nominations, among which: European Capital of Culture in 2007, European Region of Gastronomy in 2019, Europe's 8th most idyllic place to live, according to Forbes. Every year, the city hosts prestigious international cultural events, such as: Sibiu International Theatre Festival, the largest theatre festival in Eastern Europe, Transilvania International Film Festival, or the International Jazz Festival.We look forward to welcoming all of you to Sibiu, Romania, in 2024!Prof. Luca MassimiESPN Training and Education Committee ChairProf. Claudiu MateiESPN 2024 Course Local Chair

Dear colleagues and friends, Shalom.On behalf of the Local Organising and the International Scientific Committees, it gives us great pleasure to invite you to the 42nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID), scheduled to take place May 20-24, 2024.While we were looking forward to welcoming you to Tel Aviv in May, we regret that, due to the challenging and uncertain circumstances in our region, the venue for ESPID 2024 has been relocated to Copenhagen, Denmark. The scientific and social programmes will remain unaffected.ESPID is the major global conference dedicated to paediatric infectious diseases, that brings together professionals who want to stay up to date on state-of-the art science and clinical care, present their research, and develop new collaborations. This years’ scientific content will include talks by world-known clinical experts and researchers and will span the entire spectrum of diagnosis, management, and care of both immunocompetent and immunocompromised children with infectious diseases. As always, promoting health and prosperity in children, regardless of their nationality or social status, is the overarching goal of ESPID and its’ members.We encourage you all to submit your work. An essential aspect of our annual meeting is the opportunity to bring together the extended ESPID “family,” reconnect with old friends, and make new acquaintances. Your unwavering support during these challenging times is truly invaluable, and we look forward to your scientific contribution to ESPID 2024, now in Copenhagen, Denmark, and thank you in advance for your support in making the annual meeting a success.With best wishes,Ilan YoungsterCo-Chair of ESPID 2024Dana DaninoCo-Chair of ESPID 2024Manolis GalanakisESPID President