Goals & Objectives
Scientific Abstract Presentations

Review of current clinical and basic science research pertaining to neuropathology with a focus on Canadian centres, but overall international participation. Also a platform for Canadian residents and trainees to present their recent work.

Diagnostic Case Presentations

Interactive discussion of rare and challenging neuropathological cases encountered by participants in their recent practice. Electronic slides and imaging results are distributed prior to meeting. Often includes case presentation by residents and illustrates advances in disease classification and diagnostic technique.

Overall learning objectives for the meeting

At the end of the meeting participants will:

  1. Describe recent developments in several areas of neuropathology with particular emphasis on advances in molecular testing and classification of CNS tumors.
  2. Discuss original research and challenging diagnostic cases with colleagues.
  3. Reinforce best practices in neuropathology on an individual and departmental level across Canadian centres.

Program

The program is in development and updates will be posted and circulated as they become available.

0815-0845 Registration & Breakfast Emera Innovation Exchange Conference Hall B-2007 Center
0845-0900 Opening Remarks
Cynthia Hawkins, CANP President
Veronica Hirsch-Reinshagen, CANP Secretary-Treasurer		 Hall B-2007 Center
0900-1000

Jerzy Olszewski Lecture
Can Biofluid Biomarkers Inform Neuropathology? Insights And Challenges From Multiple Sclerosis

 Dr. Craig Moore 
1000-1105 Session 1: Abstract Presentations Hall B-2007 Center
1000-1013 Abstract 1
Congenital ophthalmic pathologies: A case based review		 Stephanie R. Beldick
1013-1026 Abstract 2
Congenital syphilis in the modern era: novel findings from a series of 26 perinatal and pediatric autopsies		 Suzy Kosteniuk
1026-1039 Abstract 3
Peritrigonal and temporo-occipital heterotopia with corpus callosum and cerebellar dysgenesis is most likely disruptive in origin; neuropathology and autopsy findings		 Patrick Shannon
1039-1052 Abstract 4
Fetal Neuropathology of Maternal Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Case Report		 Sumit Das
1052-1105 Abstract 5
Source of optic nerve dural sheath hemorrhage in children with head trauma		 Marc R. Del Bigio
 1105-1135 Break
1135-1300

Diagnostic Cases Session I

 

    		 Hall B-2007 Center
    1135-1148 Case 1 Stephanie R. Beldick
    1148-1201 Case 2 Priscilla S. Paz
    1201-1214 Case 3 Jacob A. Houpt
    1214-1227 Case 4 Adrienn Bourkas
    1227-1240 Case 5 Claire I Coire
    1240-1253 Case 6 John P. Rossiter
    1253-1300 CANP Announcements & Closing remarks  
    Afternoon

    Resident workshop/social activities

    Option of two activities:

    Hike up to Signal Hill National Historic Site
    Explore St. John’s most popular landmark beloved by visitors and locals alike for its hiking trails, stunning views, and the iconic Cabot Tower. Steeped in history, Signal Hill was the site of military battles and technological triumphs.

    Once at the top, you can explore more hiking opportunities.
    Admission to the Visitor Centre $10/access to grounds is free

     

    The Rooms – Located at 9 Bonaventure Avenue in the heart of St John’s.

    This is Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest public cultural space. The Rooms is a portal to the many stories this province and its people have to tell. Here, you’ll find collections, exhibits and programs that tell our stories and interpret our natural world through art, artifacts, archaeology, architecture and archival records. Admission $13.80
    0815-0850 Registration & Breakfast Emera Innovation Exchange Conference Hall B-2007 Center
    0850-0900 Opening remarks
    In memoriam: Dr John Provias
    0900-1030

    Neuropathology in Practice Forum
    Focus: Clinical and practical implications of molecular testing of CNS tumors

    Short presentations:
    Dr. Stephen Yip
    Dr. Kevin Wang
    1030-1100 Break
    1100-1205 Session 2: Abstract Presentations Hall B-2007 Center
    1100-1113 Abstract 6
    Cerebral Toxoplasmosis: 25-year Retrospective Institutional Clinical-pathological Analysis of Neurosurgical Biopsies
    		 Maggie Hou
    1113-1126 Abstract 7
    Characterization of a Novel PFN1 Variant Associated with a Mixed ALS, FTD, and PSP Clinical Phenotype
    		 Jacob A. Houpt
    1126-1139 Abstract 8
    Neuropathology of decomposition
    		 Jeffrey T. Joseph
    1139-1152 Abstract 9
    Sex differences in the neuropathology of Alzheimer’s disease: a systematic review and synthesis
    		 N. Catie Futhey
    1152-1205 Abstract 10
    Precision neuroscience across the dying process: Linking in-vivo monitoring with ex-vivo human brain analysis
    		 Veronica Hirsch-Reinshagen
    1205-1335

    Lunch with Townhall

    • Annual meeting cost cutting measures
    • Changes in national CJD program
    1345-1450 Session 3: Abstract Presentations Hall B-2007 Center
    1345-1358 Abstract 11
    The prognostic value of atypical mitotic figures in meningiomas
    		 Tracy Wang
    1358-1411 Abstract 12
    Real-time nuclear morphometrics refine survival stratification in WHO grade 3 oligodendroglioma
    		 Jinzhen Hu
    1411-1424 Abstract 13
    Piloid Gliosis Can Mimic Location-Specific DNA Methylation Profiles of Pilocytic Astrocytoma
    		 Andrew L. Valesano
    1424-1437 Abstract 14
    Reliable detection of chromosome abnormalities in meningiomas by FISH and immunohistochemistry
    		 Peter V Gould
    1437-1450 Abstract 15
    Chromosomal and Immune Dysregulation Underlying Granular Mitosis in Glioblastoma
    		 Qi Zhang
    1450-1520 Break 
    1520-1700 Diagnostic Cases – Session II
    		 Hall B-2007 Center
    1520-1533 Case 7 Maggie Hou
    1533-1546 Case 8 Raymond Wong
    1546-1559 Case 9 David G Munoz
    1559-1612 Case 10 Erin L. Stephenson
    1612-1625 Case 11 Shane Eaton
    1625-1638 Case 12 Gabrielle A. Yeaney
    1638-1651 Case 13 Arnulf H Koeppen
    1700-1715 CANP Announcements  
    1715-1900 Break
    1900-2100 CANP ANNUAL BANQUET  Hall B-2007 Center

    Presidential Symposium

    Moderators:
    Dr. Cynthia Hawkins and Dr. Veronica Hirsch-Reinshagen
    0700-0800 Registration & Breakfast Emera Innovation Exchange Conference Hall B-2007 Center
    0750-0800 Welcome and Pre-Test Hall B-2007 Center
    0800-0900 David Robertson Lecture
    CNS Tumors: Updates and Advances: meningiomas
    		 Dr. Arie Perry
    0900-1000 Invited Lecture
    A Contemporary Molecular View of Diffuse Gliomas
    		 Dr. Daniel Brat
    1000-1030 Break
    1030-1130 Gordon Mathieson Lecture
    Updates and advances: Pediatric CNS tumours    		 Dr. Cynthia Hawkins
    1130-1230 Invited Lecture
    New Entities of the Upcoming CNS Who Classification Including Ependymomas and their Subtypes    		 Dr. Caterina Giannini
    1230-1245 Post-Test; Resident prizes; Closing remarks, Adjournment
    Dr. Cynthia Hawkins and Dr. Veronica Hirsch-Reinshagen
    Printed programs will not be available on site. If you would like a printed copy of the program, abstracts and diagnostic cases, a PDF link will be added closer to the meeting to download and print.
    Travel Bursaries

    The Canadian Association of Neuropathologists Endowment Trust has established a grant program to assist residents in Neuropathology or other accredited Laboratory Medicine Residency training programs, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students in Neuroscience, to attend the Annual Meeting of the Association for the purpose of presenting a diagnostic case or delivering an abstract.

    The total amount in this award program will be a maximum of $3,000 per year, and the value of each award will be this sum divided by the number of eligible applicants, up to a maximum of $750 per applicant.

    This program is intended to supplement existing funding and will only cover expenses not otherwise or only partially reimbursed. Payment of the award will normally be contingent upon submission of original receipts.

    To apply, submit a letter from a co-author who is a Member in good standing of the Association describing the nature of the applicant’s participation in the presentation to the Secretary-Treasurer of the CANP.

    Deadline to submit is two weeks after the close of the Annual Meeting each year.

    Travel Bursaries

    The Canadian Association of Neuropathologists Endowment Trust has established a grant program to assist residents in Neuropathology or other accredited Laboratory Medicine Residency training programs, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students in Neuroscience, to attend the Annual Meeting of the Association for the purpose of presenting a diagnostic case or delivering an abstract.

    The total amount in this award program will be a maximum of $3,000 per year, and the value of each award will be this sum divided by the number of eligible applicants, up to a maximum of $750 per applicant.

    This program is intended to supplement existing funding and will only cover expenses not otherwise or only partially reimbursed. Payment of the award will normally be contingent upon submission of original receipts.

    To apply, submit a letter from a co-author who is a Member in good standing of the Association describing the nature of the applicant’s participation in the presentation to the Secretary-Treasurer of the CANP.

    Deadline to submit is two weeks after the close of the Annual Meeting each year.