
About the INTS

Mission
Since its inception in 1991, the INTS Symposia have been the catalyst for neurotrauma research and education around the world while the INTS itself has grown and prospered as a society that organizes high-level conferences.

Values
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Excellence
Disseminating the highest quality, cutting-edge preclinical and clinical neurotrauma research.
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Innovation
Advancing scientific discovery to develop forward-thinking strategies in neurotrauma care.
02
Collaboration
Building global networks and fostering interdisciplinary partnerships across brain and spine disciplines.
04
Global Outreach
Uniting international advisory boards and local organizers to empower researchers worldwide.
Past INTS Symposia
August 2018
Location: Toronto, Canada
Organisers:
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Michael Fehlings (INTS President + Chair)
February 2016
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Organisers:
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Andras Buki (INTS President + Chair)
March 2014
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Organisers:
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Andras Buki (INTS President + Chair)
April 2011
Location: Shanghai, China
Organisers:
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Ji-yao Jiang (INTS President + Chair)
October 2009
Location: Santa Barbara, USA
Organisers:
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David Hovda (INTS President + Chair)
October 2004
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Organisers:
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Peter Reilly (INTS President + Chair)
October 2006
Location: Rotterdam, Germany
Organisers:
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Andrew Maas (INTS President + Chair)
October 2002
Location: Tampa, USA
Organisers:
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Tom Gennarelli (INTS President)
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Doug Anderson (Chair)
October 1999
Location: Garmisch, Germany
Organisers:
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Tom Gennarelli (INTS President)
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Alex Baethman (Chair)
October 1997
October 1995
Location: Toronto, Canada
Organisers:
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Charles Tator (Chair)
October 1993
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Organisers:
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Graham Teasdale (Co-Chair)
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David Graham (Co-Chair)
October 1991
Location: Fukushima, Japan
Organisers:
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Wise Young (Chair)
February 2020
Location: Melbourne Australia
Organisers:
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Robert Vink (INTS President + Chair)
September 2024
Location: Cambridge, UK
Organisers:
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Peter Hutchinson (Chair)
July 2022
Location: Berlin, Germany
Organisers:
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Andreas Unterberg (President + Co-Chair)
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Nikolaus Plesnila (Co-Chair)
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Klaus Zweckberger (Co-Chair)