Marios Politis: World Congress on Controversies in Neurology 2023
Professor Marios Politis has been invited to speak at the World Congress on Controversies in Neurology on several occasions. His research focuses on studying the underlying causes of Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, and other movement disorders.
The upcoming 17th World Congress on Controversies in Neurology (CONy) is set to take place from March 23rd to 25th, 2023 in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
CONy is looking forward to welcoming delegates back to its in-person meeting format, where renowned faculty members will share their expertise. Participants are encouraged to actively engage in debates, vote, and participate in open discussions with the faculty.
As a Professor of Neurology & Neuroimaging and Consultant Neurologist, Professor Marios Politis heads the Neurodegeneration Imaging Group. His research involves using MR and PET imaging to study the pathophysiology and effects of novel therapies in neurodegenerative disorders. He has extensive experience as a Chief Investigator in various trials.
Professor Politis has been honored with prestigious awards from organizations like the Royal College of Physicians, Movement Disorder Society, European Academy of Neurology, and Society of Nuclear and Molecular Imaging. He is also a recipient of the Jon Stolk Award in Movement Disorders from the American Academy of Neurology.
The key topics of the World Congress on Controversies in Neurology 2023 include:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Headache
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders (NMOSD)
- Epilepsy
- Stroke
- Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
- Neuroimmunology
- Neuroepidemiology
- Parkinson’s Disease
The 16th World Congress on Controversies in Neurology was held virtually, with a symposium on Progressive MS on March 25th, 2022, featuring discussions led by various experts.
Professor Marios Politis is actively involved in organizations such as the British Neuroscience Association, Movement Disorder Society, and American Academy of Neurology. He educates both undergraduate and postgraduate students in neuroscience, neurology, and neuroimaging.
