The 46th annual Irish Neurological Association Meeting, under the presidency of Dr. Stanley Hawkins, will take place on May 27th and 28th 2010 at the Europa hotel, Great Victoria Street, Belfast.

Abstract submission.

This is the first call for abstracts for poster or platform presentation. The closing date for submission is Friday, 12th March.
N.B. Submissions will not be accepted following the closing date.
Abstracts should be submitted in Microsoft Word by virus-free email to the IICN at admin@iicn.ie  
Submissions must be limited to 200 words. Please attach the names of authors, indicating the presenter, the Institution(s)/place of work and contact email address and telephone. Please indicate preference for platform or poster presentation.

Abstract submissions must be supported by a member of the Irish Institute of Clinical Neuroscience. Receipt of abstracts will be notified to the presenter, who will again be contacted following selection of abstracts
Please contact the IICN Administrator, Ms. Colette Fitzpatrick, at the contact telephone number or email address as below.

Professor Semir Zeki, Professor of Neurobiology and Neuroesthetics, University College London.

Guest Lecture

The Guest Lecture will be delivered by Professor Semir Zeki. 
Semir Zeki is Professor of Neuroesthetics at University College London, Fellow of the Royal Society and member of the American Philosophical Society. He is interested in the organization of the visual brain and in the brain processes that underlie artistic creativity and appreciation. His books include "Inner Vision; an exploration of art and the brain" and Splendors and Miseries of the Brain" 

Venue and Accommodation

The world famous 4 star Europa Hotel is superbly located in the heart of Belfast City Centre. Having undergone major refurbishment the hotel now boasts 272 exquisite bedrooms, making it one of the largest and most luxurious hotels in Northern Ireland. Please click the link to follow to view the venue website Europa Hotel Belfast

A special rate for accommodation at the Europa hotel has been agreed for delegates to the INA Meeting, as below. To reserve a room please email res@eur.hastingshotels.com or telephone 02890 271066 (from the Republic 04890 271066) and quote the name of the conference Irish Neurological Association meeting, when making the booking