The Ninth World Conference on Brain Injury

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Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

The IBIA World Congress is the largest gathering of international professionals working in the field of brain injury. Delegates are comprised of neurosurgeons, rehabilitation physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, basic scientists/researchers, social workers, nurses, case managers and legal professionals.

This biennial event will feature internationally recognized invited speakers, accepted platform presentations and poster sessions. Over 1100 international delegates attended the Eighth IBIA World Congress in Washington, DC.

The aim of the 2012 Congress to be held in Edinburgh, Scotland, is to provide an opportunity for establishing collegial relationships with international professionals focused on the care and/or service of persons with acquired brain injury and/or the science of brain injury research. State of the art research will be presented dealing with brain injury, assessment and treatment. International priorities in the field of brain injury research will be discussed. Finally, the Congress seeks to provide didactic opportunities for clinicians interested in advancing their knowledge in brain injury science, medicine and care.

International priorities in the field of brain injury research will be discussed. Finally, the Congress seeks to provide didactic opportunities for clinicians interested in advancing their knowledge in brain injury science, medicine and care.

View the World Congress Prospectus for exhibit, sponsorship, support, and workshop opportunities.