MAD 2008 Puts Patients on the Agenda of the 6th International Congress on Meningiomas and Cerebral Venous System September 6, 2008 in Boston, Mass.

The Brain Science Foundation and the Brigham and Women’s Department of Neurosurgery are teaming up again to bring you the only patient conference to focus exclusively on meningioma. Building on the momentum of Meningioma Awareness Day (MAD) 2007, we are bringing MAD 2008 to an international stage of neurosurgeons, neuroscientists and industry vendors who will be gathering for the 6th International Congress on Meningiomas and Cerebral Venous System.

Taking place on Saturday, September 6, 2008, at the John B. Hynes Memorial Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts, MAD 2008 will convene meningioma patients from across the country to hear the world’s leading meningioma experts address topics such as the latest surgical techniques, emerging and experimental therapies, and new treatment strategies for meningioma. Other special guests will enrich the all-day event with inspiring stories and informative talks on a variety of topics. A special reception at the Marriott Copley will conclude the day and bring together MAD attendees and the entire roster of conference speakers.

MAD 2008 truly represents the critical relationship between patients and the doctors and researchers who are driving advances in brain tumor treatment and research. Moreover, the conference will be the first in the history of the American Association of Neurological Surgeon’s (AANS) (joint sponsor) to feature patients. The significance of this collaboration speaks to the ambitious partnership between the Brain Science Foundation and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the fortitude each of these organizations brings to the BSF’s mission to escalate brain tumor research.

We will continue to provide you with program and speaker information over the weeks to come.

Registration will open on May 5, 2008. To register, click here. 

Hotel rooms have been blocked at the following locations. When reserving a room, please mention the 6th International Congress on Meningiomas and Cerebral Venous System to receive the negotiated rate.

Howard Johnson Hotel Boston
617-267-8300
 
Holiday Inn - Beacon Street
617-277-1200
 
The Brookline Courtyard by Marriott
866-296-2296

Boston Marriott Copley Place
617-236-5800

Fairmont Copley Plaza
617- 267-5300

For additional details on accommodations and venue and travel information, please click here.

We welcome your questions and any suggestions you may have regarding MAD 2008. Please send inquiries to Tammy Gilson-Hodge at  TGILSON-HODGE@PARTNERS.ORG or call 617-525-8395.