FESN Stroke Interest Group

? Are you a ‘Rising Star’ in stroke psychological research? Do you know one? Nominate for the Organisation for Psychological Research intro Stroke (OPSYRIS) Rising Star award! ? A regular feature, and highlight, of the OPSYRIS meetings is the rising star prize. Each year we welcome nominations for new candidates. The title is given to a selected early career researcher?or clinician (i.e., have completed a PhD or clinical doctorate in a relevant area to OPSYRIS but not yet established - e.g., not yet with tenure or not yet consultant). As well as the prestige of winning the award, winners are also expected to present their work at the meeting in-person as an oral presentation. OPSYRIS will waive registration fee and contribute to a proportion of travel costs (up to ￡150). Please make your nominations by emailing [email protected]?with CV and nomination letter (max 1 page). Self nominations are welcome! Deadline: 30th?April 2025. #stroke #strokeresearch

???Save the Date!???? We are excited to announce the upcoming Second European Symposium on XR Technologies for the Neurorehabilitation of Spatial Neglect and Related Disorders ???22–23 September 2025 ???Brussels, Belgium ?? Organizing committee: Céline Gillebert, Hanne Huygelier, Martin Edwards, Tanja C.W. Nijboer, Eileen Bousché Join us for a multidisciplinary event bringing together?researchers, clinicians, and technology developers o explore the latest innovations in?extended reality (XR)?for neurorehabilitation of spatial neglect ???Key topics include: ? XR applications for stroke and spatial neglect ? Clinical implementation and trial design ? Patient-centered technology ? Data sharing and collaboration frameworks Featuring?keynote lectures, panel discussions, oral presentations, the symposium aims to accelerate the adoption of XR in real-world clinical settings. ?? Stay tuned for our call for abstracts and registration details! #Neurorehabilitation #ExtendedReality #XR #SpatialNeglect #StrokeRehab #DigitalHealth #VR #AR #HealthcareInnovation #Leuven #Conference2025 #Neuropsychology Leuven Brain Institute, KU Leuven, Université catholique de Louvain, Utrecht University

#introductions ???? Meet Professor Nele Demeyere, co-chair of the FESN Stroke Interest Group together with Randi Starrfelt! Professor Demeyere is the?head of the Translational Neuropsychology Group, University of Oxford, which aims to bridge the gap between cognitive neuropsychology and clinical practice in stroke. Having led the development and implementation of the Oxford Cognitive Screen, now a clinical standard in a large number of stroke units, her work has made a?meaningful impact both in the UK and internationally. Current work in her research group focuses on prognosis of post-stroke cognitive trajectories, interactions between post-stroke cognition and mood, clinical tool development for mental capacity assessment, and implementation of a cognitive care pathway complex intervention (NIHR Advanced Fellowship 2022-2027). ?? More information on current projects in her lab can be found on https://lnkd.in/eNuv63Kt ?

?? This week we celebrated Brain Awareness Week ?? A time to highlight the importance of brain health, stroke prevention, and research. With stroke remaining a leading cause of disability, advancing education, innovation, and advocacy is more critical than ever. At ESO, we are committed to reducing the burden of stroke through medical education and better stroke care. Let’s continue raising awareness and working towards a future with fewer strokes and better outcomes for patients. ?? https://ow.ly/60Kn50Vixep #BrainAwarenessWeek #StrokePrevention #StrokeCare #StrokeResearch #BrainHealth #BrainWeek Dana Foundation

?? Save the date: Join us at the 9th Scientific Meeting of the Federation of the European Societies of Neuropsychology (FESN) & 40th Annual Meeting of the German Neuropsychological Society (GNP)! ?? Date: September 4-6, 2025? ?? Location: Leipzig, Germany? ??The program will feature keynote lectures, invited symposia, and scientific debates, covering a broad spectrum of neuropsychological research. As the FESN Stroke Topic Group, we are excited to welcome contributions focused on neuropsychological research within the topic of stroke. This conference is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow researchers and clinicians working on post-stroke cognitive and emotional impairments, assessment and rehabilitation strategies, and new advancements in stroke care. ?? Don't miss the chance to present your latest research, exchange knowledge, and collaborate with experts in the field. The submission deadline is fast approaching: submit your abstract for a talk, poster or symposium by March 17! ?? All info can be found on fesn-gnp2025.de We look forward to seeing you in Leipzig!?

?? Save the date: Join us at the 9th Scientific Meeting of the Federation of the European Societies of Neuropsychology (FESN) & 40th Annual Meeting of the German Neuropsychological Society (GNP)! ?? Date: September 4-6, 2025? ?? Location: Leipzig, Germany? ??The program will feature keynote lectures, invited symposia, and scientific debates, covering a broad spectrum of neuropsychological research. As the FESN Stroke Topic Group, we are excited to welcome contributions focused on neuropsychological research within the topic of stroke. This conference is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow researchers and clinicians working on post-stroke cognitive and emotional impairments, assessment and rehabilitation strategies, and new advancements in stroke care. ?? Don't miss the chance to present your latest research, exchange knowledge, and collaborate with experts in the field. The submission deadline is fast approaching: submit your abstract for a talk, poster or symposium by March 17! ?? All info can be found on fesn-gnp2025.de We look forward to seeing you in Leipzig!?

??The FESN Stroke Topic Group brings together experts in neuropsychological aspects of stroke, focusing on symptoms, impairments, and assessment methods across the European Federation of Societies for Neuropsychology. It collaborates with organizations like the European Stroke Organisation (ESO) and Organisation for Psychological Research Into Stroke (OPSYRIS) to advance research and cross-disciplinary partnerships in Europe ???? To join, please contact the group chairs Nele Demeyere and Randi Starrfelt through [email protected] !

We continue our video series with another one on assessment. This time, we explore tools for assessing perceptual organisation. What are your favourite instruments? https://lnkd.in/em9reJjX Durham University Department of Psychology FESN Stroke Interest Group

- Dutch below - ??? Tip 4 for a healthy brain: Social connections = a strong brain!????? Social interactions are?good for your brain!?Strong connections reduce stress and keep your brain fit. Spend time with friends and family or reach out to someone you haven’t spoken to in a while. Even a short conversation can have a positive effect! ??What is the Neuropsychology Lab doing??? Today, we’re taking a?real coffee break – without screens!?????No emails, no social media, just real conversations with colleagues. ???Challenge:?Tag someone you’d like to spend quality time with this week!??? #StrongerTogether #HealthyBrain #PreventStroke #BrainAwarenessWeek - ??? Tip 4 voor een gezond brein:??Sociale contacten = een sterk brein!????? Gezelligheid is gezond! Sterke sociale banden helpen je stress te verlagen en je brein fit te houden. Spreek af met vrienden, breng tijd door met familie of leer nieuwe mensen kennen. Zelfs een kort gesprek kan al een positief effect hebben! ??Wat doet het Neuropsychology Lab??? Wij nemen vandaag de tijd voor een échte koffiepauze zonder schermen????. Even geen mails of social media, gewoon een goed gesprek met collega’s. ???Challenge:?Tag iemand met wie jij deze week een gezellig moment wil inplannen!? #SamenSterker #GezondBrein #VoorkomBeroerte #BrainAwarenessWeek Leuven Brain Institute, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences KU Leuven, KU Leuven, Dana Foundation

- Dutch below - ??? Tip 3 for a healthy brain: Relax & recover???♀??? Sleep and relaxation keep your brain healthy. Aim for?7-9 hours of sleep per night?and avoid screens before bedtime. Relax during the day with breathing exercises or a short walk. ??What is the Neuropsychology Lab doing??? This morning, we started our workday with?10 minutes of breathing exercises???♂??to reduce stress. ???Challenge:?Take?10 minutes today?to truly relax. How do you prefer to unwind? #HealthyBrain #Relax #SleepWell #PreventStroke #BrainAwarenessWeek - ???? Tip 3 voor een gezond brein:??Ontspan & herstel???♀??? Slaap en ontspanning helpen je hersenen gezond te blijven. Streef naar 7-9 uur slaap per nacht en vermijd schermen voor het slapengaan. Ontspan overdag met ademhalingsoefeningen of een korte wandeling. ??Wat doet het Neuropsychology Lab??? We startten onze werkdag vandaag met 10 minuten ademhalingsoefeningen???♂??om stress te verminderen. ???Challenge: Neem vandaag 10 minuten de tijd om écht te ontspannen. Hoe doe jij dat het liefst?? #GezondBrein #Relax #Slaap #VoorkomBeroerte #BrainAwarenessWeek Leuven Brain Institute, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences KU Leuven, KU Leuven, Dana Foundation