ESMINT were delighted to attend the SNIS Annual Meeting & Fellows Course in Seattle from 20 – 24 July.
Joint ESMINT-SNIS Session
A particular highlight was the joint ESMINT-SNIS session “Pressure Points: The Spectrum of CSF-Venous Disorders”, moderated by Emanuele Orru` and ESMINT Treasurer Luca Valvassori.
Bringing together experts from Europe and the United States, the session provided a valuable opportunity to exchange knowledge, compare clinical approaches and learn from one another’s experience.
Our sincere thanks go to the moderators and to all the outstanding speakers, Matthew Amans, Elisa Ciceri, Timo Krings, Anat Horev, Charles Stout and Vittorio Civelli, for sharing their considerable knowledge, expertise and experience, which made this such an engaging and informative session.
We value our strong connection with the SNIS, underpinned by our mutual goal to improve patient care through collaboration, education, and innovation in the field of neurointervention. As ever, the meeting highlighted how great the opportunities are to learn from each other.
The patient perspective
Another highlight was the annual Amy Walters Patient Lecture, which took a different format this year, with Amy Walters herself providing an update on her recovery and sharing her reflections.
Focusing on how patients can be better supported after stroke, she delivered a powerful message: recovery is not something anyone should have to navigate alone. Her call for more personalised care, and for greater consideration of the support available within each patient’s circle of trust, resonated strongly with the audience.
We look forward to continuing this important conversation at the 2026 ESMINT Congress, where Melinda B. Roaldsen from Norway will give the Amy Walters Patient Lecture on Wednesday, 2 September at 14:30.
A special recognition
The congress also provided the opportunity to complete a very special presentation. Although Professor Ajay K. Wakhloo was awarded Honorary Membership of ESMINT at the 2025 ESMINT Congress, he was unable to attend in person and accepted the distinction via a live video link.
In Seattle, ESMINT President Anne-Christine Januel and Treasurer Luca Valvassori were delighted to finally present him with his Honorary Membership certificate and medal face to face. Once again, we congratulate Professor Wakhloo and thank him for his immense contribution to neurointervention and to our Society.
This year’s ESMINT Honorary Membership presentation will take place at the ESMINT Congress in Marseille on Wednesday, 2 September at 09:30.
ESMINT in Seattle
For the second time, the ESMINT Executive Office was present with a table in the Exhibition, which provided a valuable opportunity to touch base with old and new friends, and provide more information about who we are and what we do.
The ESMINT delegation also enjoyed Seattle and its many attractions. The congress was held at the Seattle Convention Center, while the Opening Celebration took place in the memorable setting of the Seattle Aquarium.
We extend our warmest thanks to SNIS for the exceptional welcome and hospitality throughout the meeting. We now look forward to welcoming our SNIS colleagues to Marseille for the ESMINT Congress in September, including the next ESMINT–SNIS Joint Session on Wednesday, 2 September, where we will continue our scientific exchange.
Highlights from Seattle
