Within the framework of the XXIII Congress of the Spanish Society of Neurosurgery (SENEC) being held in Zaragoza, which draws the finest professionals in the field, a pre-congress session open to the general public is being offered in collaboration with Fundación Ibercaja. During this session, which will take place at Fundación Ibercaja Patio de la Infanta, with the aim of bringing the latest advances in research and clinical practice to a wider audience, leading experts will discuss the future of neurosurgery from an accessible, outreach-oriented perspective.
PRE-CONGRESS SESSION REGISTRATION FORM
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The first session, “From Research to Treatment”, will explore cutting-edge topics such as epigenetics and its applications in brain surgery, virtual biopsy, fluorescence-guided surgery techniques, and current research on brain metastasis. It will showcase the steps being taken in laboratories to translate scientific discoveries into clinical solutions.
In parallel, two sessions aimed at patients, family members, and the interested public will be held. In the cerebral neurosurgery section, presentations will cover the limits and most recent advances in brain surgery, the current and future use of brain implants, the importance of safety in the operating room for both patients and healthcare staff, and the fundamental role of patient associations — all with a forward-looking vision of what brain surgery could achieve in the coming years. Meanwhile, the spinal neurosurgery section will offer a review of the evolution of spinal surgery, from its beginnings to the most innovative techniques, highlighting the relevance of technology, safety in surgical interventions, and the increasingly active role that the patient plays in his or her own care process.
This session offers the opportunity to learn first-hand how research and clinical practice work together to improve the quality of life of patients. In addition, participants will discuss the challenges posed by technology, the importance of safety in the hospital setting, and the ways in which the patient’s informed participation can make a difference in therapeutic outcomes. An essential gathering for anyone wishing to understand where neurosurgery is heading and the keys that will shape its future.
Presenters:
Jose Luis Rodrigo Escrig. Director of Fundación Ibercaja Jesus Lafuente Baraza. President of SENEC Javier García Tirado. President of ICOMZ Juan Calatayud Pérez. President of the XXIII SENEC Congress. Zaragoza
17:30-18:30h FROM RESEARCH TO TREATMENT
Moderator: Alberto J. Schuhmacher ARAID, Aragón Health Research Institute (IIS Aragón)
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Brain and Science: The Work Behind Neuroscientific Research. Marta Alonso; Severo Ochoa Centre for Molecular Biology (CBMS-CSIC-UAM)
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Altering the “Switches” of Our Genes: Epigenetics as a Tool for the Future of Neurosurgery. Sabrina Rivero Canalejo; University of Seville, Andalusian Centre for Molecular Biology and Regenerative Medicine (CABIMER)
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From Virtual Biopsy to Fluorescence-Guided Surgery. Alberto J. Schumacher; ARAID, Aragón Health Research Institute (IIS Aragón)
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Studying Brain Metastasis: Understanding and Visualising in Order to Cure. Neibla Priego; National Centre for Oncological Research
19:00-20:00h ROOM 1. CEREBRAL NEUROSURGERY FOR PATIENTS
Moderator: Luis Ley Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Hospital Ramón y Cajal (Madrid)
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Current Advances and the Limits of Brain Surgery
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Brain Implants: Why, What For, and When
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What Brain Surgery Will Look Like in the Future: Expectations
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Safety in the Operating Room for Patients and Healthcare Staff
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The Importance of Patient Associations
Dr. Francisco González Llanos. Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Hospital Universitario Toledo. Dr. Roberto García Leal. Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Hospital Gregorio Marañón. Madrid. Dr. Idoya Zazpe Cenoz. Head of the Neurosurgery Department. Hospital Universitario Navarra. Dr. Mónica Lara Almunia. Hospital Fundación Jiménez Díaz. Madrid
19:00-20:00h ROOM 2. SPINAL NEUROSURGERY FOR PATIENTS
Moderator: Juan Calatayud Head of the Neurosurgery Department, H.C.U. Lozano Blesa, Zaragoza
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The Evolution of Spinal Surgery: Yesterday and Today
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The Surgery of Tomorrow: What It Will Look Like and What It Will Offer
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What Will Matter More: The Physician or the Technology?
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Safety in the Operating Room for Patients and Healthcare Staff
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What Should the Patient’s Role Be in Spinal Surgery?
Dr. Jesús Lafuente Baraza. President of SENEC. Spanish Society of Neurosurgery. Dr. José María Torres Campa. Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Centro Médico Asturias. Dr. Rubén Martín Láez. Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Hospital Valdecilla. Cantabria. Dr. Ángel Horcajadas Almansa. Neurosurgery Coordinator, Hospital Vithas. Granada.
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