News

13 Jan

Posted at 08:25h in News

Congratulations to Autonomic Disorders Fellowship Program Attaining UCNS-Accreditation The United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS) has announced that the Autonomic Disorders fellowship training programs at Mayo Clinic – Arizona has attained UCNS-accreditation. There are now six UCNS-accredited Autonomic Disorders fellowship programs. UCNS-accredited programs demonstrate that they meet the standards of graduate medical education...

02 Dec

Posted at 16:27h in News

Congratulations to this year's trainee platform competition winners!   AWARDEE: Jaiden Uppal PRESENTATION: Platform 1-3: A 5-minute orthostatic challenge is NOT enough to assess postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) AWARDEE: John Akins PRESENTATION: Platform 5-5: Effects of hypertension and chlorthalidone treatment on autonomic-cardiovascular responses to static handgrip exercise in older...

31 Oct

Posted at 15:10h in News

Trainee: Donovan Smith, PhD Candidate in Clinical Neuroscience, University of Calgary Question: What is your research on? Answer: My research looks at using novel therapeutics to help treat and prevent heart disease in individuals living with spinal cord injury. Specifically, my project investigates how epidural spinal stimulation...

16 Oct

Posted at 07:59h in News

Dear AAS members, The AAS Trainee Committee is pleased to announce that we have begun planning the next intake of participants for our Trainee Mentorship Program. This program offers Trainees a platform to expand their professional network by building meaningful mentor-mentee relationships within the international research...

10 Aug

Posted at 09:29h in News

We are thrilled to announce the 2025 International MSA Congress, hosted by our friends Mission MSA! Join us virtually or in person at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge in Boston, Massachusetts, USA from May 9-May 11, 2025. Mark your calendars to gather, connect, and engage in discussions...

04 Jun

Posted at 14:43h in News

There is still time to apply for the 2024 UCNS Autonomic Disorders Certification Examination. The early application deadline has been extended to June 15th. Applications will be accepted between June 15-July 1 with an extended deadline application fee of $500.  Eligibility and application information is available...

28 May

Posted at 10:28h in News

Register to attend by June 12th Dear AAS members, Please join us for our upcoming webinar “Review Rendezvous: An Introduction to the Role of the Reviewer”, hosted by our AAS Trainee, Science, and Education Committees. The event will take place on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 at 4:30-6pm EDT...

25 Apr

Posted at 17:00h in News

Each year the AAS brings together a diverse group of clinicians and researchers who are interested in the autonomic nervous system. It offers a valuable opportunity to present new research ideas and share insights. The 35th International Symposium on the Autonomic Nervous System will be held...

10 Apr

Posted at 15:24h in News

Please make a note of the following upcoming opportunities: The AAS is seeking nominations for several important opportunities. The application deadline for these opportunities are coming up. The AAS is seeking nominations for Fellows of the American Autonomic Society (FAAS). Election as a FAAS recognizes clinical, scientific...