NEW DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION AND SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS FOR IFESS 2000, NP 2000 WORKSHOP, AND PRE-CONFERENCE COURSE

[Susanne Nielsen]

IFESS - YEAR 2000 - AALBORG, DENMARK
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IFESS 2000 CONFERENCE, 18TH-20TH JUNE
NP 2000 WORKSHOP, 21ST-23RD JUNE
PRE-CONFERENCE COURSE - MOTOR FUNCTIONS AND CNS INJURIES, 17TH-18TH JUNE


NB: BECAUSE OF THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY WE HAVE POSTPONED THE DEADLINE FOR TWO
WEEKS. NEW DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION AND SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS IS
THEREFORE 7TH JANUARY 2000 (POSTMARKED).
http://www.smi.auc.dk/aalborg2000


1. The pre-conference course: "Motor Functions and CNS Injuries" - is
designated as an international workshop to facilitate the communication
between the various disciplines involved in the field of restoration of
motor and sensory functions of individuals with motor disabilities -
17th-18th June 2000.
See: http://www.smi.auc.dk/aalborg2000/course

2. The 5th Annual Conference of the International Functional Electrical
Stimulation Society (IFESS 2000) - aims at bringing together
internationally leading specialists in the field of Functional Electrical
Stimulation (FES) to stimulate the exchange of views and new advancements
and to discuss current and future goals in various applications of FES -
18th-20th June 2000.
See: http://www.smi.auc.dk/aalborg2000/ifess

3. The Neural Prostheses VI: Motor Systems Conference (NP 2000) - will be
organized as an international workshop to facilitate the communication
between the various disciplines involved in the field of restoration of
motor and sensory functions of individuals with motor disabilities -
21st-23th June 2000.
See: http://www.smi.auc.dk/aalborg2000/np

It is the first time in Europe that these events are organized
simultaneously. The organizing Committee has aimed at having distinguished
keynote and invited speakers to introduce all main topics, workshops, and
sessions.

We are expecting to have up to 200 participants from all over the world,
among them about 50% graduate students and many clinicians.

As a result of funding of the IFESS 2000, we now have grants available for
Young Researchers. Further information can be found at:
http://www.smi.auc.dk/aalborg2000/grants/grants.html

The scientific programs for all three events, information on practical
details, and registration form can be found at:
http://www.smi.auc.dk/aalborg2000. If you have any further questions,
please do not hesitate contacting us at: aalborg2000 at smi.auc.dk or at the
following address:

Center for Sensory-Motor Interaction (SMI)
Aalborg University
Fredrik Bajers Vej 7D-3
9220 Aalborg
Denmark
Phone: +45 96 35 88 28
Fax: +45 98 15 40 08

I take this oppotunity to wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year
and do look forward to seeing you in Aalborg in the new millenium.

Best regards,
Thomas Sinkjaer
Chairman Organising Committee IFESS 2000 & NP 2999
Professor, dr.med., Ph.D.

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Susanne Nielsen, Research Secretary
Center for Sensory-Motor Interaction (SMI)
Aalborg University
Fredrik Bajers Vej 7D-3
9220 Aalborg
Denmark

Phone:  +45 96 35 88 28
Fax:    +45 98 15 40 08
E-mail: susanne at smi.auc.dk

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