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DescriptionFoot and ankle injuries in elite athletes present unique diagnostic, treatment, and return-to-play challenges. In this interactive webinar, an internationally recognized faculty panel will use case-based discussions to examine common sports injuries, including lateral ankle instability, high ankle sprains, Achilles tendon injuries, peroneal tendon pathology, and turf toe. Participants will explore practical treatment algorithms, surgical considerations, rehabilitation strategies, and the complex factors influencing safe and timely return to competition.Learning ObjectivesIdentify key clinical and imaging findings associated with common foot and ankle injuries in elite athletes.Evaluate operative and nonoperative treatment strategies for ankle instability, syndesmotic injuries, Achilles and peroneal tendon pathology, and other common sports-related conditions.Develop individualized treatment and return-to-sport plans based on injury characteristics, athlete demands, timing within the competitive season, and case-based clinical scenarios.Co-DirectorsArianna L. Gianakos, DO & Nicholas Strasser MD, FAAOSFacultyNed Amendola, MD, FAAOS, Robert Anderson, MD, FAAOS, Kirk McCullough, MD, FAAOS, Eric Ferkel, MD, FAAOS The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.If you are unable to attend the live webinar, you may still register to be notified upon the availability of the recorded session. Access to the recording will be granted for a duration of 2 years. 

The blood-brain barrier (BBB) separates the blood circulation from the brain tissue. However, despite its name, the BBB is far from a static, impenetrable barrier. Instead, this highly dynamic structure responds to and regulates the complex requirements of brain function. To advance our knowledge of how the BBB impacts health and disease, the 3rd edition of the Barcelona Blood-Brain Barrier Conference will bring together scientists from across the globe to discuss emerging topics in BBB physiology, pathology and translational research. This interdisciplinary event will incorporate neuroscience, vascular biology, protein engineering, bioengineering, and nanomedicine to provide a unique platform to foster collaboration and address challenges shaping the future of this field.Also note that there is a satellite event organized along with the B4 conference, which is the Young Research Symposium (YRS). You can learn more about it there.In the name of the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and the Institut Químic de Sarrià (IQS), we look forward to welcoming you to the vibrant and historic city of Barcelona to take part in these lively discussions, make lasting connections, and push the boundaries of the field forward.

IntroductionChromosomal instability and chromosomal alterations are key drivers of tumour initiation, evolution, heterogeneity, and response to therapy. From aneuploidy and translocations to chromothripsis and ecDNA formation, cancer cells frequently experience catastrophic genomic events that reshape their genome and massively change their phenotype.The EACR Conference on Chromosomes in Crisis: From Chromosomal Instability to Catastrophes in Cancer Genomes will bring together leading experts to explore the mechanisms, consequences, and therapeutic vulnerabilities associated with these genomic rearrangements. Join us in Berlin, Germany, to uncover how chromosomal chaos shapes cancer biology and opens new avenues for clinical intervention.

03 November 2026  | 3 – 4 pm CETSpeaker: Virginia Maltese, David Crosiers & Vasilios ConstantinidesUniversity Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, GermanyAntwerp University Hospital, Antwerp, BelgiumEginition Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece