PRELIMINARY TIMETABLE
(as of July, 2008)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2008
Time |
Hall A |
10:00 |
Registration Opens |
13.00-13.30
13.30-14.15
14.15-15.00
15.00-15.45 |
Scientific Session 1
Opening Session
Post stroke pain
T. Jensen, Denmark
Neuropathic pain: Temperature sensation and pain mechanisms
K.Noguchi, Japan
Genetic and Environmental Risk Factors for Neuropathic Pain
M. Costigan, USA |
| 15:45-16:15 |
Coffee break & poster viewing |
16:15-17:00
17:00-17:45
|
Scientific Session 2
Developmental aspects of neuropathic pain
S. Beggs, Canada
Neuregulin, Axoglial Signalling and Sensory Function
D. Bennett, UK |
18:00 |
Welcome Reception
|
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008
Time |
Hall A |
09:00-09:45
09:45-10.30
|
Scientific Session 3
Pharmacogenomics of opioid drugs
A. Somogyi, Australia
Post surgical neuropathic pain
H. Kehlet, Denmark |
10:30-11:00 |
Coffee break & poster viewing |
11:00-11:45
11:45-12:30
|
Scientific Session 4
Cytokines and neuropathic pain
S. McMahon, UK
Glial – neuronal interactions in neuropathic pain
K. Inoue, Japan |
12:30-14:00 |
Lunch break & poster viewing |
14:00-14:15
14:15-14:30
14:30-14:45 |
Scientific Sessions – Free Presentations: 1 |
14:45-15:30 |
Coffee break & poster viewing |
15:30-15:45
15:45-16:00
16:00-16:15
16:15-16:30
|
Scientific Sessions – Free Presentations: 2 |
17:00 |
Drinks for trainees and faculty |
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2008
Time |
Hall A |
09:00-09:45
09:45-10:30
|
Scientific Session 5
Neuropathic pain in spinal cord injury
P. Siddall, Australia
Neuropathic pain in multiple sclerosis
F. Bach, Denmark |
10:30-11:00 |
Coffee break & poster viewing |
11:00-11:45
11:45-12:30
|
Scientific Session 6
Descending control in neuropathic pain:
Part 1
F. Porreca, USA
Descending control in neuropathic pain:
Part 2
A.H. Dickenson, UK |
12:30-14:00 |
Lunch break & poster viewing |
14:00-14:30
14:30-15:00
15:00-15:30
15:30-16:00
|
Scientific Session 7 -
NeupSIG Clinical
Guidelines
Guidelines on diagnosis of neuropathic pain
R.D. Treede, Germany
Guidelines on assessment of neuropathic pain
M. Haanppa, Finland
Guidelines on treatment of neuropathic pain
R.H. Dworkin, USA
Discussion, feedback and suggestions for new guidelines |
16:00-16:30 |
Coffee break & poster viewing |
16:30-17:15
17:15-18:00
|
Scientific Session 8
What are the neuropathic components of low back pain?
R. Baron, Germany
Cold-induced neuropathies
E. Jørum, Norway |
18:00 |
Award Ceremony & Closing Session |
Please note that the sessions will be transmitted to an overflow hall. If you wish to ask questions in the session, please ensure that you are seated in Hall A. |
