| Dear colleagues, The International Neuropsychological Society (INS) Midyear-Meeting in 2012 will be held in Oslo, Norway, June 27-30. The congress is a joint arrangement with the 11th Nordic Meeting in Neuropsychology. In addition, the Federation of European Neuropsychological Societies will arrange an invited guest symposium, thus making this event a true international collaboration. Scientific and clinical progress in Neuropsychology depends on transdisciplinary efforts and cooperation. The Program Committee would like to reflect this reality by inviting speakers from different disciplines and professions to contribute. We also hope that a wide range of clinicians and scientists, in addition to neuropsychologists, recognize the importance of transdisciplinary contributions to this field, and choose to present their work at the INS/Nordic Meeting in Neuropsychology in Oslo. Numerous scientific discoveries about brain and behavior relationships have contributed to a tremendous growth in Neuropsychology over the last decades. A major focus has been detection of cognitive and behavioral consequences of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Our conviction is that a mature clinical discipline, of importance to public health, also must develop strong knowledge about recovery of function, intervention and treatment. This is still a major challenge in Neuropsychology, despite increasing knowledge about brain plasticity. Therefore, we challenge organizers of clinically relevant symposia and other contributors to include presentations and discussions that focus on intervention, treatment or recovery. The INS/Nordic Meeting in Neuropsychology 2012 will take place in Oslo, capital of Norway, around mid-summer when the climate is at its best. The city has a lot to offer at this time of the year; a multitude of cultural arrangements, outdoor restaurants and interesting museums. Oslo is a main point of departure for tours to some of Norway’s major attractions, such as the fjords and mountains of the western and northern coast, recognized to be among the prime travel destinations worldwide. We look forward to seeing you in Oslo in June 2012!
Erik Hessen Venke Arntsberg Grane Anne-Kristin Solbakk
Program-chair Organizational-chair Program co-chair
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