Newswise — ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. (February 17, 2012) — The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) will hold its 80th Annual Scientific Meeting at the Miami Beach Convention Center, April 14-18, 2012. The AANS is expected to host more than 7,000 attendees, including an estimated 3,200 medical professionals — among them, neurosurgeons, neurosurgical residents, medical students, neuroscience nurses, clinical specialists, physician assistants and allied health professionals.
Building on the success the organization has seen over the past two years through the delivery and accessibility of Annual Scientific Meeting content via the iPod touch, iPad and iPhone, as well as on feedback from members and exhibitors, the AANS has made several improvements for attendees to this year’s event. Here are some of the changes and upgrades that have been implemented.
Meeting Information via AANS’ Mobile Membership Application – AANS’ recently launched Mobile Membership Application allows attendees utilizing an iPod, iPad or iPhone to receive the latest Annual Scientific Meeting news, updates and information; update and plan schedules; find out about hotels and social events; and much more. The app also gives users 24/7/365 access to a wide range of neurosurgical-related information such as a regularly updated news feed content updates for AANS Neurosurgeon, as well as articles from current and past issues of the Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group; a mobile version of AANS.org; and access to AANS members-only content such MyAANS.org and AANSconnect, the association’s members-only online social community.
Cross-platform Access to the 2012 AANS Annual Meeting Application – Attendees using Android, Blackberry, and other types of smartphones and wireless devices for the first time will be able to access the AANS 2012 Annual Scientific Meeting app. The application’s interface features the same layout structure that iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone users see, allowing users to register for sessions and programs; get real-time news updates; use the scheduling tool to maximize their time at the event; find exhibitors’ news and information; read scientific abstracts and papers; and much more.
The AANS Annual Scientific Meeting is the largest gathering of neurosurgeons in the nation, with an emphasis targeted on the field’s latest research and technological advances. During the weekend, 37 practical clinics and four International Masters practical clinics will offer state-of-the art continuing medical education to medical attendees only, while the Latin American Federation of Neurosurgical Societies’ (FLANC) International Symposium will showcase a wide range of educational programs over a half-day period. The Scientific Program, which officially opens on Monday, April 16, includes 17 general scientific sessions, three plenary sessions, 71 breakfast seminars, 177 oral abstract presentations, some 582 electronic poster presentations, and 750 exhibit booths representing about 200 companies.
Keynote speaker, J. Craig Venter, PhD, regarded as one of the leading scientists of the 21st century for his numerous contributions to genomic research and author of more than 250 research articles, will give the Cushing Oration at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17. Former U.S. Senator and Assistant Majority Leader Alan K. Simpson, JD, also will address attendees as part of the programing on Sunday, April 15, 2012. His presentation, “Budgets, Deficits, and Health Care: A Town Hall Discussion with Former U.S. Senator Alan Simpson,” will engage attendees in an interactive audience discussion that explores the need, means, effects, and likelihood of balancing the federal budget, and the future of U.S. health care.
Lectures set to take place on Monday, April 16, include: • The Rhoton Family Lecturer Ziya L. Gokaslan, MD, 9:51 a.m.• The Theodore Kurze Lecturer Brian Greene, PhD, 11:00 a.m• The Ronald L. Bittner Lecturer Jeffrey N. Bruce, MD, 2:00 p.m.
The Hunt-Wilson Lecturer Philip A. Starr, MD, PhD, will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 17.
Lectures occurring on Wednesday, April 18, include: • The Louise Eisenhardt Lecturer Cynthia Breazeal, DcS, 9:45 a.m.• The Richard C. Schneider Lecturer Ashton L. Asher, MD, 10:50 a.m.• The Van Wagenen Lecturer Karin Muraszko, MD, Noon.
The 2012 AANS Annual Meeting press kit includes releases on highlighted scientific research, AANS officer and award winners, and National Neurosurgery Awareness Week. These releases will be posted under Media/Press on the 2012 AANS Annual Meeting website page. Additional information about the AANS Annual Meeting is available by clicking here.
Media Representatives: If you would like to cover the meeting or interview a neurosurgeon — either on- site or via telephone — please contact John Iwanski, AANS Director of Member and Public Outreach, at 847-378-0517, or call the Annual Meeting Press Room beginning Monday, April 16 at 786-276-4501.
Founded in 1931 as the Harvey Cushing Society, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) is a scientific and educational association with more than 8,400 members worldwide. The AANS is dedicated to advancing the specialty of neurological surgery in order to provide the highest quality of neurosurgical care to the public. All active members of the AANS are Board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or the Mexican Council of Neurological Surgery, A.C. For more information, visit www.AANS.org.
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