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Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation - CNSF The Canadian Neurological Association was established in 1948. In 1949, the Association was renamed the Canadian Neurological Society.

Supporting professions in , and particularly those members of the Societies, through education, advocacy, membership services and research promotion. The founding meeting was held in Montreal and was attended by Wilder Penfield, Allan Waters, Walter Hyland, Jean Saucier, Francis McNaughton and Roma Amyot.

The first general meeting of the Association was held at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto and was attended by 38 prospective members from across the country. The Association was established to represent neurology, neurosurgery and neurobiology and Dr. Wilder Penfield was named first president. In 1965, the Canadian Neurological Society, representing both neurologists and neurosurgeons, was dissolved and two new Societies were formed representing two distinct disciplines - the new Canadian Neurological Society for neurologists and the Canadian Neurosurgical Society for neurosurgeons. A liaison committee, with executive officers from the two Societies, was formed to administer conjoint activities. This committee was important in planning the first annual joint meeting held in 1965 - the first Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences. In subsequent years, the two Societies were joined by the Canadian EEG Society (later named the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists) and the Canadian Association of Child Neurology. In 1990, the Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences was formally incorporated with a Board of Directors representing each of the four member Societies, with a permanent Secretariat Office in Calgary. In 2006, the name was changed to the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation (CNSF). Forming multidisciplinary relationships is essential to establishing and maintaining a significant role within the medical community, and facilitating advancements in the research of neurological disorders. In subsequent years the Canadian Society of Neuroradiology and the Canadian Stroke Consortium joined the CNSF. The CNSF Today

This unique partnership of neurologists, neurosurgeons, clinical neurophysiologists, child neurologists and neuroscientists continues to hold a combined annual Congress in June every year. Additionally, the CNSF now publishes the Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences (CJNS) through Cambridge University Press – Cambridge Core.

Applications Now Open: CJNS Reviewer-in-Training ProgramAre you a neuroscience trainee interested in learning how peer r...
27/03/2026

Applications Now Open: CJNS Reviewer-in-Training Program

Are you a neuroscience trainee interested in learning how peer review works behind the scenes?

The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences is launching a Reviewer-in-Training Program, an opportunity to gain hands-on experience reviewing manuscripts, participate in editorial decisions, and connect with Associate Editors and Editorial Board members.

Eligibility:
• Senior residents (PGY-3+) or fellows in Canadian programs
• Medical students / junior residents with graduate training or 2+ publications
• CNSF membership + Program Director support required

📅 Deadline: March 31, 2026
📩 Members can check their email or visit the For MEMBERS platform on cnsf.org for more details.

Not yet a Member? Become one at www.cnsf.org/about-cnsf/membership

Read the latest CJNS issue: www.cambridge.org/core/journals/canadian-journal-of-neurological-sciences/latest-issue

CNSF Incoming President Nominations are now open.Members, we invite you to help identify individuals who may be qualifie...
23/03/2026

CNSF Incoming President Nominations are now open.

Members, we invite you to help identify individuals who may be qualified and interested in consideration for this important leadership role. This position represents a five-year leadership commitment (commencing May 2026) and will support strategic continuity across the organization.

If you’re interested in nominating yourself or endorsing one (or more) Members for the role of Incoming President, and to review candidate eligibility, please access the nomination form in your NeuroNews newsletter.

🗓 Deadline: March 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Congress Registration Now OpenDon’t miss the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation Annual Congress, May 25–28 in Ban...
20/03/2026

Congress Registration Now Open

Don’t miss the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation Annual Congress, May 25–28 in Banff, where Canada’s neurological community will come together for cutting-edge science, practical education, and meaningful connections.

Why attend?

• Engaging multi-disciplinary and society day sessions
• International Grand Plenary speakers
• A return to physical posters and time to meet with authors
• Earn CME credits
• Dedicated time to connect with colleagues and industry partners

🔗 Register here: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/cnsf2026/home



CNSF Members receive up to $485 off Annual Congress registration fees. If you haven’t renewed your membership yet, now is the perfect time to do so and take advantage of the discounted rate. Check your inbox for more details.

Not yet a Member? Become one at https://www.cnsf.org/about-cnsf/membership/benefits-of-cnsf-membership/

Join us May 25-28 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & Conference Centre for the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federat...
09/03/2026

Join us May 25-28 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & Conference Centre for the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation’s Annual Congress.

Registration open this month, and we don’t want you to miss out on your Member savings.

CNSF Members receive up to $485 off Annual Congress registration fees. If you haven’t renewed your membership yet, now is the perfect time to do so and take advantage of the discounted rate. Check your inbox for more details.

Not yet a Member? Become one at https://www.cnsf.org/about-cnsf/membership/benefits-of-cnsf-membership/

Canadian Neurosurgical Society, Canadian Society of Neuroradiology, Canadian Neurological Society, and the Canadian Stro...
06/03/2026

Canadian Neurosurgical Society, Canadian Society of Neuroradiology, Canadian Neurological Society, and the Canadian Stroke Consortium are offering a series of National Grand Rounds and accredited webinars for our Members and the broader Canadian neurology community.

Members can check their email or visit the For MEMBERS platform on cnsf.org for more details.

Not yet a Member? Become one to access this year’s Grand Rounds and accredited webinars, and other benefits: https://www.cnsf.org/about-cnsf/membership/benefits-of-cnsf-membership/

08/10/2025

A Case of Anomalous Origin of the Middle Cerebral Artery
https://doi.org/10.1017/cjn.2024.356
The authors, from the University of Toronto, report the second ever case of an anomalous origin of the MCA from the ACA without an associated accessory or duplicated MCA.

REMINDER Tomorrow   WEBINAR | Tues • OCT 7th, 2025TOPIC: Atypical demyelinating syndromes: Practical Diagnostic Insights...
06/10/2025

REMINDER Tomorrow WEBINAR | Tues • OCT 7th, 2025
TOPIC: Atypical demyelinating syndromes: Practical Diagnostic Insights.
Featured Speakers: Giulia Fadda and Lindsay Cherpak.

Join your colleagues for the second session of our 2025-2026 Webinar series!
*Pre-registration required. Members watch your email for individual reminders. https://cnsf.org/csnr/about-csnr/webinars/

  WEBINAR | Tues • OCT 7th, 2025TOPIC: Atypical demyelinating syndromes: Practical Diagnostic Insights.Featured Speakers...
01/10/2025

WEBINAR | Tues • OCT 7th, 2025
TOPIC: Atypical demyelinating syndromes: Practical Diagnostic Insights.
Featured Speakers: Giulia Fadda and Lindsay Cherpak.

Join your colleagues for the second session of our 2025-2026 Webinar series!
*Pre-registration required. Members watch your email for individual reminders. https://cnsf.org/csnr/about-csnr/webinars/

30/09/2025

Oculomotor Findings in Spinocerebellar Ataxia 27B: A Case Series
https://doi.org/10.1017/cjn.2024.355
This multi center-multinational team reports on the oculomotor findings in a series of 5 patients with spinocerebellar ataxia 27B.

REMINDER   Neuro-Oncology Grand Round | Friday, Sept. 26 @ 9:00am MT. Members watch your email for individual reminders....
25/09/2025

REMINDER Neuro-Oncology Grand Round | Friday, Sept. 26 @ 9:00am MT. Members watch your email for individual reminders. https://cnsf.org/cnss/about-cnss/grand-rounds-webinars/

National Grand Rounds | Fri • SEPT 26th, 2025

TOPIC: CNSS Neuro-Oncology Grand Round with featured speakers Drs John Kelly and Paul Kongkham.

CNSS is pleased to announce the start of a series of online National Grand Rounds and Webinars for 2025-2026.

*Pre-registration required. Members watch your email for individual reminders. https://cnsf.org/cnss/about-cnss/grand-rounds-webinars/

23/09/2025

Impact of Clinical Trial Enrollment on Thrombolysis Workflow in a Mobile Stroke Unit: Results from the AcT Trial
https://doi.org/10.1017/cjn.2024.354
This multicenter study utilized patients treated in the University of Alberta Mobile Stroke Unit. They demonstrate feasibility, with 100% of eligible patients treated in the MSU being enrolled in the AcT trial, and demonstrating faster door-to-needle and CT-to-needle times.

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The Canadian Neurological Association was established in 1948. The founding meeting was held in Montreal and was attended by Wilder Penfield, Allan Waters, Walter Hyland, Jean Saucier, Francis McNaughton and Roma Amyot. The first general meeting of the Association was held at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto and was attended by 38 prospective members from across the country. The Association was established to represent neurology, neurosurgery and neurobiology and Dr. Wilder Penfield was named first president. In 1949, the Association was renamed the Canadian Neurological Society. In 1965, the Canadian Neurological Society, representing both neurologists and neurosurgeons, was dissolved and two new Societies were formed representing two distinct disciplines - the new Canadian Neurological Society for neurologists and the Canadian Neurosurgical Society for neurosurgeons. A liaison committee, with executive officers from the two Societies, was formed to administer conjoint activities. This committee was important in planning the first annual joint meeting held in 1965 - the first Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences. In subsequent years, the two Societies were joined by the Canadian EEG Society (later named the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists) and the Canadian Association of Child Neurology. In 1990, the Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences was formally incorporated with a Board of Directors representing each of the four member Societies, with a permanent Secretariat Office in Calgary. In 2006, the name was changed to the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation (CNSF). The CNSF Today This unique partnership of neurologists, neurosurgeons, clinical neurophysiologists and child neurologists continues to hold a combined annual Congress in June every year. Additionally, the CNSF now publishes the Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, the ‘Journal’.