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In memory of Anton Valavanis
In Memoriam: Professor Antonios Valavanis (20.01.1952-30.05.2023) Professor Antonios Valavanis, a distinguished figure in the field of neuroradiology and clinical neuroscience, passed away on May 30, 2023, at the age of 71. His contributions to the advancement of interventional neuroradiology and neuroscience, as well as groundbreaking research, have left an indelible […]
In memory of Ronie Piske
The WFITN sincerely regrets to announce that Professor Ronie Piske has passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Ronie was a long standing member, supporter of the WFITN and prior member of the executive committee. He was one the first to train with Pierre Lasjaunias and has since been active in Hospital […]
In memory of Marco Leonardi
Marco Leonardi was born in Rome in 1944. He got the degree in Medicine and Surgery in 1967 and two years later he became specialist in radiology in Padua. He was also for a short term fellow of Giovanni Ruggiero, one of the founder of European Neuroradiology, but he left […]
In memory of Pål Svendsen
Dear WFITN members, Professor Pål Atle Svendsen, a founding member of the WFITN, sadly left us June 13th this year. Pål Svendsen was a native of Norway but spent most of his professional life at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden. He did part of his medical studies in Graz, […]