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Dear ANA Members,
There are just 23 days left until ANA2023 begins! We are anticipating an outstanding event September 9 – 12, 2023, in Philadelphia. In case you have missed any of the updates we have been sharing, I would like to provide an overview of what to expect at ANA2023.
First, let me emphasize how important it is to register for ANA2023! Registration remains open at this time and registering now will ensure your onsite experience is easy and convenient. Secure your spot at ANA2023 so you can join your colleagues for four days of learning, sharing, and networking.
Dynamic Educational Programming From the opening symposium, Gene Therapy in Rare Neurological Diseases to the closing plenary The Evolving Role of Anti-Amyloid Therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease, and everything in between, you will be amazed by the research. In addition to the plenary sessions, there will be Professional Development Workshops, Interactive Lunch Workshops, Special Interest Groups, and Cross-Cutting Special Interest Groups. |
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Presidential Symposium On Sunday, September 10, I invite you to join me at the 2023 Presidential Symposium, Exploring Sleep Disturbance in CNS Disorders. I will be joined by Drs. Heather Snyder, Louis Ptáček, Beth Malow, David Holtzman, Maiken Nedergaard, and Ying-Hui Fu as we explore the importance of sleep in measuring neurobehavioral outcomes and disease progression.
Derek Denny-Brown Young Neurological Scholar Symposium The Derek Denny-Brown Young Neurological Scholar Symposium is an opportunity for researchers to share groundbreaking research in the field of Neurology and Neuroscience. This symposium will feature presentations from the 2023 Derek Denny-Brown awardees, the Grass Foundation-ANA Award in Neuroscience recipients, and the Audrey S. Penn Lectureship awardee. Awardees receiving the Distinguished Teacher Award, the ANA-Persyst IDEAS Professional Development Award, and the ANA Awards for Excellence will also be recognized during this session. I hope you will join me to hear about award-winning research and to celebrate the 2023 awardees. |
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Executive Session of Membership Another important part of our Annual Meeting is the Executive Session of Membership meeting that will be held Monday, September 11, 2023, from 10:45 – 11:45 AM EDT. This meeting provides the opportunity for ANA leadership to provide an update on association business and to present the 2023 Slate of Candidates. I was thrilled to see an overwhelming number of nominations for positions on the ANA Board of Directors. I wish to congratulate the following on being nominated to serve as officers and directors on the ANA board:
Dr. Dimitri Krainc of Northwestern University | President-Elect Dr. Lesli Skolarus of Northwestern University | Secretary Dr. Beau Ances of Washington University in St. Louis | Director Dr. Howard Goodkin of University of Virginia | Director Dr. Roy Hamilton of University of Pennsylvania | Director Dr. Caroline Tanner of University of California, San Francisco | Director |
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Pictured from left to right in order of listing above.
We appreciate their willingness to serve the ANA and to volunteer their time, energy, expertise, and knowledge to help us in our mission of advancing science, education, and careers to improve neurologic health for all. Please join us for the Executive Session of Membership meeting to meet our nominees and to learn more about ANA programs, projects, and goals. |
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Poster Sessions We are excited for the celebrated poster sessions at ANA2023. Please join us for poster viewing and for the poster receptions planned throughout the meeting. There are posting viewing hours on Sunday beginning at noon. There will be a reception on Sunday evening from 6 – 7:30 PM. On Monday, poster viewing will be available at noon, and a reception will be held from 6 – 7:30 PM. Come and hear about cutting edge research and discovery from our poster presenters. We will also have exhibitors situated in the Poster Hall enabling you to engage with industry partners who support the ANA. |
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Social and Networking Events At the ANA, we know the power of connection, and we specifically designed ANA2023 with additional time for breaks to allow for added networking. Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, September 9, from 5 – 5:45 PM. We hope you will visit the Poster Hall for the poster receptions and attend other receptions matching your interests. |
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President’s Reception I hope you will join me for the 2023 President’s Reception on Monday evening, September 11, at 7:30 PM. This annual event is designed to celebrate the ANA, our members, the latest research and discovery, and to foster relationships and build community. It is an evening of great food, great friends, and great comradery. This will be my last event as the ANA President, and I would love for all of you to be there! |
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Not only are there just 23 days until the beginning of ANA2023, but I am also just days away from passing the baton to my dear friend and colleague, Dr. M. Elizabeth (Betsy) Ross, the incoming President. She has truly been a right hand to me during my term as President, and I look forward to supporting her and continuing to be an active contributor to the ANA throughout my term as the Immediate Past President. I want to personally thank Dr. Ross for her support and help over the past two years and wish her well as she steps into the role of President. Congratulations, Betsy!
I hope to see all of you in Philadelphia! Please register today, make your travel plans, reserve a room, and get ready to enjoy all the best that ANA2023 has to offer! I have heard it said, “All’s well that ends well,” and I am glad to say that as I approach the end of my term as President for the ANA, all is well. I am proud of the things we have achieved together and look forward to what is yet to be for the ANA.
Sincerely, |
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Frances E. Jensen, MD, FACP, FANA President, American Neurological Association Arthur Knight Asbury, MD Professor of Neurology Chair of the Department of Neurology Co-Director Penn Medicine Translational Neuroscience Center Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania |