About us

ESMINT (European Society of Minimally Invasive Neurological Therapy) was established in order to promote the benefits of minimally invasive neurological therapies in Europe through training and education for high-quality scientific research.

The society was established in 2009 and its history shows a growing membership and influence in the field of neurointerventions.

ESMINT consists of individuals and groups of members working or training in geographical Europe in the field of minimally invasive neurological therapy. The members will determine the organizational structure on the basis of its constitution. They will be expected to aspire to the highest standards of ethical and scientific medical practice.

The ESMINT Executive Committee consists of the Executive Board, the Standing Committee chairs & members and the Ad-hoc Committee chairs.

The current Executive Board 09/2024-09/2026:

President: Anne Christine Januel, Toulouse/FR
General Secretary: Christian Taschner, Freiburg/DE
Treasurer: Luca Valvassori, Milan/IT

Executive Board: Taschner, Januel, Valvassori

ESMINT perceives itself as an interdisciplinary society. It represents medical practitioners and scientists working in the field of neuroradiology, interventional neuroradiology, neurointerventional surgery, endovascular neurosurgery, and vascular neurology.

ESMINT encourages and supports medical practitioners and scientists in these fields working to develop and improve minimally invasive methods for the interventional treatment of neurological diseases. These methods will naturally evolve and currently involve the use of image guidance and highly specialized medical devices such as endovascular catheters to perform treatments with minimum associated trauma.

ESMINT and its Foundation promote the safe application of such techniques and their practice by suitably trained and competent practitioners throughout Europe. ESMINT encourages the setting of international guidelines and research and encourages their use and appropriate implementation.

ESMINT’s history is shaped by visionary leaders who served as past presidents, guiding the society’s growth. Their contributions have been instrumental in building a dynamic community dedicated to advancing minimally invasive neurological therapies. Each past president has left a unique legacy, contributing to ESMINT’s influential presence in the field of neurointerventions.

Learn more about our exceptional Honorary Members, whose groundbreaking contributions have left a lasting impact on the field of neurointerventions. Discover a dedicated section on our esteemed Honorary Members.

ESMINT organizes the annual ESMINT Congress, Europe’s leading conference in the field of neurointerventions. During the annual congress, the General Assembly of ESMINT takes place.

ESMINT has joined the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS) in their journal JNIS. The Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery (JNIS) is the official journal of ESMINT.

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