MASSIN Interim Meeting
Iran-Tehran
About WFNS
The WFNS is governed by an Executive Committee (EC) consisting of two Delegates from each Member Society and an Administrative Council composed of the Officers of the Federation, who are elected every four years. The EC meets every two years and is guided by the Administrative Council which meets at least annually.
The goals of the WFNS are deliberated and pursued through scientific, standing and ad hoc committees and during the International Congress of Neurological Surgery which takes place every four years
Mission
The World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies aspires to promote global improvement in neurosurgical care.
The mission of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) is to work together with our member societies to improve worldwide neurosurgical care, training and research to benefit our patients.
General Information
MASSIN Interim Meeting
Date: 17-22 April 2016
Venue: Espinas Palace Hotel Conference Hall, Tehran, Iran
President: Professor Madjid Samii
Language: The official language of the congress is English.
Registration: Registration of the event is available in this websiteright now and should be done through the website only.
Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday January 1st, 2016
Passport: A valid passport is required for non-Iranian citizens.Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Visa: In order to travel to Iran you may require VISA. To check whether you need a VISA, please visit the website of Iran Ministry of Foreign Affairs (http://en.mfa.ir). We may help you with this regard. For detailed information please click the Visa button in this website.
Letter of Invitation: Participants require a formal letter of invitation to enable them to make their arrangements to participate in the event. If you need invitation latter please use visa application menu . Please take note that this letter is only for visa purpose and has no further financial obligations from the Symposium /Congress towards the participant. The letter of invitation will be sent to you after your registration and payment process.
Accommodation: You may reserve your accommodation in advance in any of the following highly qualified hotels of Tehran: Espinas Palace Hotel, Persian Esteghlal Hotel and Parsian Azadi Hotel.
Expected Number of Participants: Approximately 2000 persons
Exhibition and Sponsorship: During the event an exhibition of pharmaceutical, surgical and laboratory products will be held. Please check our website or contact the Congress Scientific Secretariat for detailed information on exhibition and sponsorship opportunities.
Social Programs: Include Iran and Tehran tours.
Certificate of Attendance: The Foreign participants and Iranian speakers will have the opportunity to get the Certificate of Attendance.
Transportation: Registration includes transportations during the event as it will be arranged by the committee responsible for that.
Tehran enjoys a good quality public transportation system include: subway, buses, taxi.
Meals: Lunch and coffee break will be provided for participants within the registration fee. In the congress venue zone there are some restaurants in a walking distance.
Climate: The weather of Iran and Tehran at that time will be a very pleasant spring weather and we expect a nice and mild sunny days and cool nights with temperatures of approximately 20 degrees Celsius.
Smoking Policy: It is a non-smoking event and smoking is prohibited throughout the venue Hall.
Clothing: No special clothing policy required for males. The females should follow the Islamic Republic of Iran clothing policy of female.
President’s Welcome Message
The creation of Iran International Neuroscience Institute (IINI) in Tehran is a unique milestone in the history of neurosciences, not only for Iran, but worldwide. To design a project in such a magnitude, I have employed both my experience of over 4 decades of work in neurosurgery as well as 15 years of executive practice in INI Hannover in Germany.
The learning curve and process of these 15 years has broadened our view and helped us realize how we can accelerate the development of neurosurgery in diagnostic and individual treatments through intensive international and interdisciplinary cooperation.
The Iran INI will start work with the goal to realize this philosophy and bring many new innovations for the future.
Since the initiation of the Iran INI project 5 years ago, a great number of individuals have worked voluntarily to help realize my vision of creating a center of excellence in Tehran with the latest innovations in high-technology for diagnostic and treatment procedures of patients with neurological disorders.
I am very pleased and honored that an international faculty - in cooperation with my Iranian colleagues – joined me in designing all different specialties required for such a center.
Iran INI is now prepared to not only serve patients in the best way possible, but also to contribute to the development of clinical neurosciences all over the world through high level scientific activities.
To signify the importance of this occasion, we decided to dedicate the 7th International Neurosurgical Symposium to the inauguration of IINI. I am very honored and grateful that the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societiesalso decided to holdthe 5th Symposium of WFNS as a joint meeting to highlight this significant event.
The philosophy of international interdisciplinary cooperation is at the heart of the foundation of IINI. It is no coincidence therefore, that the International Neuroscience Journal will hold its first editorial board meeting and the 1st International Neurosciences Congress simultaneously with the IINI inauguration.
Due to the scope of the event, we are expecting a very exciting scientific program during 6 complete days in which the most outstanding experts from all over the world will participate to deliver and share their knowledge with the attendees.
It is evident that the organization of an event in such a dimension is only possible through the help and support of many individuals, institutions and societies, among which I would like to sincerely thank the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies, the Tehran University of Medical Sciences, The IRI Ministry of Health and Medical Education, the IRI Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, the IRI Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the IRI Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade, the IRI Management and Planning Organization, the Vice-presidency of Science and Technology, Imam Reza Charity, INI Hannover and China INI.
One of the valuable outcomes of this joint event will be the publication of the distinguished lectures to be available to all interested parties.
It is my strong belief that this event will bring much positive attention to Neurosciences and will be a success story to be celebrated.
,Best Regards
Madjid Samii
