Course Announcement: OMI MEX Institut Pasteur Seminar in Global Health: Neurological and Sensory Disorders: Genes, Pathogenesis and Innovation Therapies

Jan 9, 2024

Are you interested in a unique opportunity for professional development? Join the Open Medical Institute in Mexico to learn from experts in your field!

  • Date: April 8 to 10, 2024
  • Location: Mexico City, Mexico
  • Seminar in English
  • Application Deadline: February 12, 2024

The Open Medical Institute presents a global health seminar in Mexico City designed to share fundamental medical knowledge and advancements in sensorineural rare diseases. Hosted by experts from the Institut Pasteur, an international research and education center, the course will provide the latest insights in the field of hearing and balance disorders. The seminar is held over two and a half days and will allow for intense interaction with attendees through lectures and various round tables, which will focus on genetic counseling, environmental factors that impact our senses, and sensory therapies. Researchers, clinicians, and doctors are welcome to attend, as it is a great opportunity for networking and collaboration with others. The topics are presented during 45-minute lectures, followed by 15-minute Q&A sessions and discussions.

Lecture topics include: Audition and Balance in Health: How the Inner Ear Works?, Neurosensory Sequelae of Congenital Infections, In Particular CMV, Inner Ear Consequences of Bacterial Meningitis, Impact of Aging and External Factors, Hearing and Balance Disorders: From Humans to Animal Models and Back, Towards Curative Treatment Solutions for Sensory Disorders, Inner Ear Disorders: Prevalence, Clinical Features, Causes, and Diagnosis, and more!

Three round table topics include: Etiological Approaches to Early-Onset Deafness, Senses, Environment and Healthy Aging?, Therapies for Senses: From Bench to Bedside

Please apply here!