CNS 2024 is the annual conference hosted by the prestigious Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS). The upcoming event is scheduled to take place from September 28th to October 2nd in Houston, Texas. This year’s conference is anticipated to be particularly engaging, offering attendees the opportunity to explore cutting-edge advancements in neurosurgery and their impact on enhancing patient outcomes. Moreover, distinguished speakers such as Earvin “Magic” Johnson and the former Prime Minister of New Zealand, The Rt. Hon. Jacinda Ardern, are set to deliver compelling presentations, further enriching the conference experience. 

If you have not yet registered for this year’s meeting, we strongly encourage you to do so here. Attending will allow you to enhance your career, broaden your professional connections, glean insights from industry leaders, and acquire the knowledge necessary to enhance patient care.

Listed below are some of the essential sessions at CNS 2024 focusing on tumors, including malignant and benign brain tumor management, a look at progressive glioblastomas guidelines, skull base approaches, and more. The sessions are arranged in chronological order for your convenience.

Brain Tumor Update – Management of Malignant Brain Tumors

  • Date/Time: 9/29/24 @ 8:00 AM
  • Description: This presentation offers an update on the management of malignant brain tumors, featuring reviews of guidelines and a spotlight on adjuvant surgical technologies. Expert faculty will lead case-based discussions to provide valuable insights into this complex topic.

Brain Tumor Update – Management of Benign Brain Tumors

  • Date/Time: 9/29/24 @ 12:45 PM
  • Description: This session explores the surgical and radio surgical techniques used to treat a range of non-malignant intrinsic and skull base central nervous system tumors.

Guidelines Session II: Progressive Glioblastoma

  • Date/Time: 9/30/24 @ 7:00 AM
  • Description: The CNS Guidelines serve as evidence-based summaries of scientific literature crafted by subject matter experts to equip neurosurgeons with the necessary information to deliver optimal care to patients afflicted with prevalent neurosurgical conditions. During the Guidelines Sessions, authors convene to deliberate on the principal findings of recent Guidelines projects, facilitating the widespread dissemination of pertinent information within the field. In this particular session, authors of the Guidelines will be sharing their insights on the treatment and management of patients diagnosed with Glioblastoma.

Evolution of Surgical Management of Brain Cancers in the Age of Targeted Molecular Therapies

  • Date/Time: 9/30/24 @ 2:50 PM
  • Description: Gain a comprehensive understanding and identify the key targeted medical therapies that complement surgical management of these tumors.

Multimodal Therapy for Brain Metastasis

  • Date/Time: 9/30/24 @ 4:30 PM
  • Description: This course will provide a thorough examination of novel and emerging therapies for patients with brain metastasis, utilizing illustrative case studies to enhance understanding and application.

Complex Skull Base Approaches

  • Date/Time: 9/30/24 @ 7:30 PM
  • Description: The reference session will focus on the management of intracranial lesions that require a combined approach. The presenters will delve into the selection of the appropriate approach, techniques, nuances, and strategies for avoiding complications. The discussion will not only cover open approaches but also endoscopic and keyhole techniques, as well as vascular approaches.

Focused Ultrasound and Intraoperative Photodynamic Therapy During Brain Tumor Resection

  • Date/Time: 10/1/24 @ 2:50 PM
  • Description: Provides a thorough examination of technologies utilized in the intraoperative environment to enhance tumor visualization and facilitate the administration of cancer-targeted treatments.

Now What? Management of Intracranial Complications

  • Date/Time: 10/2/24 @ 12:20 PM
  • Description: Explore the complexities of intracranial tumor surgery, with a particular emphasis on cases involving skull-base and intra-axial tumors. Learn from surgical specialists as they engage in discussions about cutting-edge techniques and technological obstacles within the field.

The CNS 2024 Annual Meeting will feature in-depth discussions on the latest advancements in surgery and patient care. We invite you to click here to explore the full list of topics and sessions that will be covered at this significant event. We eagerly anticipate your participation at CNS 2024, where you will have the opportunity to engage with top experts in the field of cognitive neuroscience for a stimulating and informative gathering. Stay tuned for our next article recapping the conference early next month.

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