FESN would like to encourage their members to join Topical Groups to facilitate exchange and research within and between the different European Societies of Neuropsychology. We want to bring together people who want to share a common interest. At our kick-off meeting we want to get some groups off the ground so that more people can join as the groups develop. The puropose of the groups is to increase knowledge about an area of interest; to promote European exchange in research, training and clinical practice; and to encourage European collaboration and networking.  

The inaugural meeting on 6 March allowed us to set up 2 Topic groups, one on Stroke and the other one on Neuro-Oncology (see the description below). Would you like to join one of our groups or find people to start a new one? Please contact us: executivesecretary@fesn.eu

TOP Group STROKE

Description/Scope: The FESN Stroke Interest Group brings together researchers and clinicials interested in neuropsychology aspects of stroke. This includes neuropsychological symptoms an impairments Following stroke as weel as assessment methods for this population. We will seek to initiate and develop links with relevant European organisations, such as the European Stroke Organisation (ESO) and the Organisation for Psychological Research Into Stroke (OPSYRIS), in order to strenghten neuropsychological research and impact in this fiels, and to enable cross-disciplinary collaboations across Europe with a focus on neuropsychological aspects of stroke.

Next Meeting May 6th 2024, 10:00 a.m. CET

For further information, please contact the Group's Chairs: Randi Starrfelt and Nele Demeyere (randi.starrfelt@psy.ku.dk; nele.demeyere@psy.ox.ac.uk)

TOP Group NEURO-ONCOLOGY

Neuropsychologists working in neuro-oncology often have a variety of roles. Their main focus is to provide neuropsychological assessment alongside treatment modalities such as surgery or oncological interventions, and to be involved in rehabilitation efforts. They can also play a key role in facilitating support, such as helping patients return to work.

There are often few neuropsychologists in many locations, which limits opportunities to network with colleagues who have similar roles and responsabilités, particularly across different countries. The aim of this topical group with FESN is to bring together neuropsycholgists working in neuro-oncology and to Promote networking, knowledge sharing and collaborative intiatives. This group also encourages research-oriented discussions and collaborations. Beyond clinical practice, neuropsychologists in neuro-oncology frequently contribute to research relevant to their field. Neuro-oncology patients with specific diagnostic features are often treated within each centre, emphasizing the importance of international research collaborations to comprehensivily study these groups.

For further information, please contact the Group's Chairs: Isabelle Ryden and Katrine Arnkjaer (isabelle.ryden@neuro.gu.se; katrine.arnkjaer@regionh.dk)

We hope to expand our Topical Groups and to adsress and integrate the many different interests of our members.

Best regards,

Angelika Thoene-Otto -FESN Topical Group Liaison