16th International Summer School for Neuropathology and Epilepsy Surgery

Reliable neuropathological work-up of epilepsy-associated brain lesions represents an important diagnostic value for the surgical management of patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy. The international classification of epilepsies recognizes a large spectrum of brain lesions as potential predictors of disease progression and treatment response.

The 16th International Summer School for Neuropathology and Epilepsy Surgery is designed to enable participants to better recognize and classify various histopathological substrates of drug-resistant epilepsy. Topics related to the diagnosis and treatment of human focal epilepsies will be presented by internationally renowned faculty. Advanced hands-on histopathology training will be offered in small groups led by distinguished tutors who will review and discuss microscopy slides of selected cases with different staining protocols. Participants will also have the opportunity to present their own cases for discussion with the entire group.

The workshop has been held in Germany, Brazil, USA and China since 2013, with the endorsement of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and European Reference Network EpiCare.

Course Directors: Ingmar Blümcke and Roland Coras

Application & Registration

Please register in advance as room will be limited to 50 participants. No on-site registration available. Applications must be received by 1 April 2026. We urge that you apply as soon as possible to reserve your spot and avoid disappointment.

Applications should include a brief description of your current clinical practice and experience in the field of neuropathology and epilepsy surgery and a short CV.

Please indicate your level of experience in histopathology: A– experienced, B– beginner, C– non-experienced.

Please send your application to: bluemcke@uk-erlangen.de.

Selected participants will be informed no later than 40 workings days from the application deadline, and will receive all further instructions regarding payment and full registration.

Registration fee: €450

This fee covers lunch (FRI and SAT) and beverages during the 4-days course, a welcome reception and social dinner, as well as access to our digital microscopy platform and a syllabus. Registration fees exclude accommodation, airfares and other travel to/in/from Erlangen.

Travel bursaries are available to participants from low or middle income countries whom have already paid the registration fee. Please apply with a short letter of interest and CV per email to bluemcke@uk-erlangen.de.

For more information, please contact the INES 2026 Secretariat: Inga.Borrmann@uk-erlangen.de