International Stroke Conference
ISC Sessions: February 5–7, 2025
Los Angeles Convention Center | Los Angeles, California
Why you should attend
The International Stroke Conference is the world’s premier meeting dedicated to the science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease and brain health. Network with thousands from endless combinations of expertise, experience and background. Form life-long collaborations and engage in exceptional education and science through presentations on the latest research from global thought leaders.
Join the conversation across numerous topics that emphasize basic, clinical and translational science. Discover a vast network of professionals collaborating towards understanding stroke pathophysiology, developing effective therapies and exploring brain health and stroke recovery. Experience an array of specialized topics where your expertise is essential. Take part in this unique and career-essential gathering of compelling science and professional connections.
Important Links
Abstracts and Simultaneous Publications
Late-Breaking Science (published upon presentation)
- Opening Main Event abstracts
- Thursday Main Event abstracts
- Closing Main Event abstracts
- Late Breaking Science oral abstracts I
- Late Breaking Science oral abstracts II
- Late Breaking Science oral abstracts III
- Late Breaking Science oral abstracts IV
- Late Breaking Science oral abstracts V
Programming
- Online Program Planner (new window) - best for desktop
- Get the Mobile Meeting Guide app- best for mobile devices
- In-Person Schedule-at-a-Glance (PDF)
- State of the Science Stroke Nursing Symposium
- Other Pre-Conference Symposia - HEADS-UP, Stroke in the Real World, Stroke in the Lab World
- For Presenters and Moderators - links, templates, guidelines
Virtual Attendees
Science News
- ISC 2024 Science News page
- Science News YouTube Channel(link opens in new window)(link opens in new window)
After the conference
Key Dates
Date | Event |
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Wednesday, April 3, 2024 | ISC 2025 Sessions Suggestions portal closes |
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | Abstract Submission OPENS |
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | Abstract Submission CLOSES |
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 | #ISC25 Registration OPENS |
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 | Late-Breaking Science & Ongoing Clinical Trial Abstract Submission OPENS |
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | Late-Breaking Science & Ongoing Clinical Trial Abstract Submission CLOSES |
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | #ISC25 Pre-Conference Symposia and State of the Science Stroke Nursing Symposium |
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | International Stroke Conference 2025 sessions begin |
Friday, February 7, 2025 | International Stroke Conference 2025 sessions end |
International Stroke Conference Leadership
Tudor Jovin, MD, FAHA
Chair, International Stroke ConferenceLauren Sansing, MD, MS, FAHA
Vice Chair, International Stroke ConferenceJoseph C. Wu, MD, PhD, FAHA
President, American Heart Association2024 Invited Speakers
Opeolu Adeoye, MD, MS, FAHA
Session: 159. From Bench to Bedside and Beyond: Cerebral Microcirculation and Neurovascular CouplingPresentation: Emerging Therapies for Microvascular Occlusion in Acute Stroke
Marion S. Buckwalter, MD, PhD
Session: 001. The Blood Brain Barrier in Brain Health: The AHA-Allen Frontiers Group Initiative in Brain SciencePresentation: The Blood-Brain Barrier Is Defective in Infarct-Induced Neurodegeneration
Samar R. El Khoudary, PhD, MPH, FAHA
Session: 138. The Paola De Rango Invited Symposium: Stroke Risk and Prevention in Women During MidlifePresentation: Menopause Related Physiology, Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) and Stroke Risk: A Clinical Perspective
Johanna T. Fifi MD, FAHA
Session: 117. Should Unruptured Small Aneurysms Be Treated? (Debate)Presentation: Aneurysm Size - Does It Matter for Management?
Talya K. Fleming, MD, FAAPMR
Session: 135. The Implementation of Aerobic Exercise in Stroke Rehabilitation: When, Where, and How?Presentation: Analyzing the Effect of a Comprehensive Stroke Recovery Program with Modified Cardiac Rehabilitation
Nicole R. Gonzales, MD, FAHA
Session: 035. Consent: Unlocking the Final Frontier of KnowledgePresentation: Ethics and Bias in Stroke Trial Enrollment
Mayank Goyal, MD, PhD, FAHA
Session: 073. Navigating the Gray Zone: Debates on Patient Selection and Imaging in Endovascular TherapyPresentation: Premorbid Disability or Dementia Cannot Be Take in Isolation: Has to Be in The Context of Other Factors Like Imaging, Patient’s Wishes, Etc.
Steven M Greenberg, MD, PhD, FAHA
Session: 012. ARIA: Vascular Manifestations of Amyloid ImmunotherapyPresentation: ARIA and Stroke: What Does the Vascular Neurologist Need to Know?
Teresa Jacobson Kimberley, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Session: 022. Brain Stimulation for Stroke RecoveryPresentation: One Year Follow-Up Results to the Pivotal VNS-REHAB Trial
Demetrius Klee Lopes, MD
Session: 153. Coming-of-Age Updates on Mobile Technology Advances in Stroke CarePresentation: The Development of Meaningful Platforms with HIT: Breaking Down the Silos
Mayowa Owolabi, MD, DrM, FRCP, FAAN, FAHA, FAS
Session: 040. Stroke Systems of Care in Resource-limited SettingsPresentation: The Vascular Neurology Global Workforce
Session: 147. Lancet Commission on Stroke Pragmatic Solutions and Research Priorities for Reducing the Global Burden of Stroke (a World Stroke Organization / ASA Joint Symposium)
Presentation: Projected Burden and Pragmatic Solutions and Research Priorities to Improve Prevention of Stroke
Anna Ramos-Pachon, MD, PhD
Session: 140. Tracking Pre-hospital Care to Improve Stroke Outcomes: The Development of EMS Quality Metrics and New DevicesPresentation: Which Stroke Patients Are Worth Triage?
Nobuyuki Sakai, MD, DMSc
Session: 169. Large Core Reperfusion – Why, When, and How?Presentation: Should We Perform Thrombectomy in Patients with Large Core Differently Than in Those with Small/Moderate Core?
Nichole B. Sur, MD
Session: 118. Sleep for Stroke Prevention: Where to Go NextPresentation: Overview of Sleep and Its Disorders for the Vascular Neurologist
Jenny P. Tsai, MD, FRCP(C)
Session: 058. Grey Areas: Decision Making in Difficult Cases (Debate)Presentation: Stroke Neurology/Neurointervention Perspective
Susanne Wegener, MD
Session: 014. Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in Stroke Care: From Hype to RealityPresentation: Machine Learning in Stroke Imaging
Clinton Wright, MD, MS, FAHA
Session: 164. StrokeNet Thrombectomy Endovascular Platform Trial: Know the Latest (an AHA/ASA and US Governmental Agencies Joint Symposium)Presentation: NINDS Perspective on STEP
Childcare
The American Heart Association is committed to supporting women and families in science and medicine, and will offer onsite childcare centers for all scientific conferences during conference and special activity hours.
Childcare is available for children between the ages of 6 months and 12 years.
Get pricing, details and more information when registration opens this fall.
AHA Policies and Guiding Values
The American Heart Association policies on conflict of interest, ethics and inclusiveness and our guiding values reflect the high standard of business conduct that has always been, and remains, a hallmark of our organization.
Questions?
Registration
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