PRESIDENT’S NEWSLETTER of the NSG-WFN

Dear Members, Dear Colleagues and Friends,

As I look back on the past two years, I feel both proud and grateful for everything our Society has accomplished. These have been years of scientific exchange, international collaboration, educational initiatives and continued commitment to advancing neurosonology and ultrasound education around the world.
Throughout this period, our Society has strengthened its international presence and actively contributed to several major neurological, stroke and ultrasound meetings and conferences. Our participation in these important scientific events has provided valuable opportunities to share knowledge, present our expertise, establish new collaborations and further promote the role of neurosonology in clinical practice.
Our Society has been actively involved in numerous international scientific meetings, bringing together experts from different countries and disciplines. Among the highlights, our contributions to:​

● The Congress of the the “Drei Länder Treffen” (SGUM, DEGUM, ÖGUM) in Salzburg, Austria, strengthening scientific exchange and cooperation across german speaking national borders.
● The World Congress of Ultrasound (WFUMB) in Mascate, Oman and Kyoto, Japan, providing an important international platform for the development and dissemination of ultrasound knowledge.
● The European Congress of Ultrasound (EFSUMB, Euroson), in Naples, Italy and Lublin, Poland, promoting European scientific collaboration and education.
● The World Stroke Congress (WSC) in Abu Dhabi, UAE, participation to the scientific and workshop session organized by the WON-ESNCH Society, highlighting the essential contribution of neurosonology to stroke diagnosis, prevention and management.
● The Asian Pacific Stroke Conference (APSC) in Adelaide, Australia, further expanding our scientific connections and cooperation with colleagues across the Asian-Pacific region.
● The World Congress of Neurology of the World Federation of Neurology, in Seoul, Korea (reinforcing the importance of neurosonology within the broader international neurological community.

Our participation in these events reflects the growing recognition of neurosonology as an essential component of modern neurological practice. It also demonstrates our Society’s commitment to building bridges between scientific organizations, universities, clinicians and educators worldwide.

Education, workshops and hands-on training is at the heart of our mission. Beyond our presence at major conferences, one of our most important achievements has been the continued development of practical education and hands-on workshops. We firmly believe that ultrasound is a technique best learned through direct experience, supervised practice and the exchange of expertise between experienced specialists and younger colleagues.

We have therefore placed particular emphasis on workshops combining theoretical teaching with practical sessions, allowing participants to develop their technical skills, improve image interpretation and gain confidence in the clinical application of neurosonology. A particularly meaningful part of our educational commitment has been, under the initiative of Prof. Razumovsky, our contribution to teaching activities in Ukraine, including practical ultrasound training sessions in areas affected by the ongoing war. In exceptionally challenging circumstances, these initiatives have demonstrated the importance of medical education, solidarity and international cooperation. Bringing knowledge, practical expertise and teaching opportunities to colleagues working under such difficult conditions has been one of the most meaningful expressions of our Society’s mission.
 

These activities remind us that scientific knowledge should not be limited by geographical borders or difficult circumstances. Education, particularly practical medical education, must remain accessible to those who need it most. I would like to express my sincere admiration for all colleagues who have contributed to these initiatives through their time, expertise, commitment and personal involvement. As we look towards the future, an important milestone will be the forthcoming WON-ESNCH meeting in Athens. A particularly important element will be the organization of the joint NSG-WON Certification Examination. I warmly encourage our members and colleagues to participate actively in this important meeting and to contribute to its scientific and educational program.

None of these achievements would have been possible without the dedication and enthusiasm of our members, faculty, instructors, invited speakers and partner organizations. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all active members of our Society who have generously contributed their time, knowledge and energy.
My sincere appreciation also goes to the World Federation of Neurology, (WFN) to all scientific societies, national and international organizations, congress organizers and colleagues who have invited us, welcomed our participation and supported our educational and scientific activities. Your trust, cooperation and friendship have been essential in strengthening our international presence and developing meaningful collaborations.

As President of the NSG-WFN, I am convinced that our greatest strength lies in our international community: colleagues from different countries, backgrounds and medical traditions working together towards common scientific and clinical goals. I look forward to continuing this journey with all of you, developing new collaborations across the world, expanding our practical teaching activities and further promoting internationally recognized certification examinations.

With my warmest regards and sincere gratitude,

Prof. Fabienne Perren
President of the NSG-WFN