Course of Neuroepidemiology:
First Central Asian Course on Neuroepidemiology
Location: Garden Hotel, Mederova street, 115, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. https://go.2gis.com/F3oUv
Organization: WFN Special Group of Neuroepidemiology, the International Higher School of Medicine (IHSM) and Kyrgyz State Medical Academy named after I.K. Akhunbaev (KSMA)
Target group: Neurologists (early-career and mid-career), Neuroscientists and neuroresearchers, Epidemiologists working with neurological disorders, Public health specialists involved in NCD, Medical residents and postgraduate students, PhD students.
This landmark event brings together distinguished experts, researchers, and young professionals from across the region and beyond to exchange knowledge, strengthen collaboration, and advance the field of neuroepidemiology. The course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of current trends, methodologies, and challenges in neurological research and practice, with a focus on regional needs and global perspectives.
We look forward to fruitful discussions, networking opportunities, and the creation of sustainable partnerships that will contribute to the development of neuroepidemiology in Central Asia.
We warmly welcome all participants to Bishkek and wish you an inspiring and productive course!
Teaching team:
• Professor Walter A. Rocca - Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A.
• Professor Giancarlo Logroscino - University of Bari - Bari, Italy
• Professor Jeremiah A. Aakre - Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A.
• Dr. Thibaut Gelle - PhD in Public Health and Epidemiology - (IENT), Limoges, France.
• Dr. Andrea Erazo - MD, PhD in Public Health and Epidemiology - (IENT), Limoges, France.
Coordination:
Dr. Kenesh Dzhusupov - Department of Public Health, Head International Higher School of Medicine, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
8:30–9:00 | Registration and welcome | |
9:00–9:15 | Introduction to the Course | Prof. Walter Rocca Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A. |
9:15–10:00 | Basic Ideas And Terminology | Prof. Walter Rocca Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A. |
10:00–10:45 | Population Surveys (PART 1) | Prof. Walter Rocca Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A. |
10:15–11:00 | Coffee Break | |
11:00–11:45 | Population Surveys (PART 2) | Prof. Walter Rocca Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A. |
11:45–12:15 | General Discussion | |
12:15 –14:00 | Lunch Break | |
14:00–18:00 | Afternoon sessions | |
14:00–16:15 | How to Read a Paper – a descriptive survey, Part 1 | Prof. Walter Rocca Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A. |
16:15–16:30 | Coffee Break | |
16:30– 17:00 | How to Read a Paper – a descriptive survey, Part 2 | Prof. Walter Rocca Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A. |
17:00 –17:30 | ALS RESEARCH: Epidemiology, genetics and clinical practice in Latin America and France | Prof.Andrea Erazo MD, PhD in Public Health and Epidemiology - (IENT), Limoges, France. |
17:30 –17:50 | CONFERENCE: Ethnic Differences in Immune Status Indicators in Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Kyrgyzstan | Dr. Asel T. Zhusupova, Assoc. Prof., of the Department of Special Clinical Disciplines, International Higher School of Medicine, Bishkek |
17:50-18:10 | CONFERENCE: Prevalence and Structure of Neurological Pathology in Children: Regional Aspects and Risk Factors | Dr. Asel Sh. Kadyrova, Assoc. Prof., of the Department of Special Clinical Disciplines, International Higher School of Medicine, Bishkek |
18:10 –18:30 | Opening Ceremony | |
DAY 2, December 2nd, 2025- ANALYTIC STUDIES
9:00 – 12:15 | Analytic Studies | |
9:00 – 9:45 | Analytic Studies: Overview | Prof. Walter Rocca Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A. |
9:45 – 10:30 | Case-Control Studies | Prof. Walter Rocca Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A. |
10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee Break | |
11:00 – 11:45 | Cohort Studies | Prof. Walter Rocca Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A. |
11:45 – 12:15 | General Discussion | |
12:15 – 14:00 | Lunch | |
14:00 – 16:15 – | How to Read a Paper – a case-control study, Part 1 | Prof. Walter Rocca Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A. |
16:15 – 16:30 | Coffee Break | |
16:30 – 17:00 – | How to Read a Paper – a case-control study - Part 2 | Prof. Walter Rocca Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A. |
17:00 – 17:30 | Capture-Recapture Methods in Epidemiologic Surveys | Dr. Thibaut Gelle - PhD in Public Health and Epidemiology - (IENT), Limoges, France. |
17:30 – 18:15 | Finding Clinically Meaningful Changes | Prof. Jeremiah A. Aakre - Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A. |
DAY 3, December 3rd, 2025
9:00 – 12:15 | Clinical Trials | |
9:00 – 10:30 | Clinical Trials | Prof. Giancarlo Logroscino, University Of Bari - Bari, Italy |
10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee Break | |
11:00 – 11:30 | Inferences From Epidemiologic Research | Prof. Giancarlo Logroscino, University Of Bari - Bari, Italy |
11:30 – 12:15 | General Discussion | |
12:15 – 14:00 | Lunch | |
Afternoon Free | ||
DAY 4, December 4th, 2025
9:00 – 12:15 | Statistics And Epidemiology | |
9:00 – 9:45 | Use and Misuse of Statistics in Epidemiology | Prof. Jeremiah A. Aakre - Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A. |
9:45 – 10:30 | Importance Versus Significance | Prof. Jeremiah A. Aakre - Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A. |
10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee Break | |
11:00 – 11:45 | Confounding And Interaction | Prof. Jeremiah A. Aakre - Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A. |
11:45 – 12:15 | General Discussion | |
12:15 – 14:00 | Lunch | |
14:00 – 16:00 | How to Read a Paper – a cohort study, Part 1 | Prof. Walter Rocca Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A. |
16:00 – 16:30 | Coffee Break | |
16:30 – 17:00 | How to Read a Paper – a cohort study, Part 2 | Prof. Walter Rocca Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A. |
17:00 – 18:00 | How to Carry out an Epidemiological Study in Low Frequency (Rare) | Prof. Giancarlo Logroscino - University of Bari - Bari, Italy |
DAY 5, December 5th, 2025
9:00 – 12:15 | Diagnostic Tests | |
9:00 – 9:45 | Diagnostic Test - General Considerations | Prof. Giancarlo Logroscino - University of Bari - Bari, Italy |
9:45 – 10:30 | How to Read a Paper - Diagnostic Tests | Prof. Giancarlo Logroscino - University of Bari - Bari, Italy; Prof. Jeremiah A. Aakre - Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A. |
10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee Break | |
11:00 – 12:15 | How to Read a Paper - Diagnostic Tests - Final considerations - General Discussion | Prof. Giancarlo Logroscino - University of Bari - Bari, Italy; Prof. Jeremiah A. Aakre - Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A. |
12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch | |
14:00 – 16:00 | How to Read a Paper – A Clinical Trial, Part 1 | Prof. Giancarlo Logroscino - University of Bari - Bari, Italy |
16:00 – 16:30 | Coffee Break | |
16:30 – 17:00 | How to Read a Paper – A Clinical Trial, Part 2 | Prof. Giancarlo Logroscino - University of Bari - Bari, Italy; |
17:30 – 18:00 | Academic Closure of the Course | Prof. Walter Rocca Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A. |
18:00 – 18:30 | General Closure of the Course | Assoc. Professor Kenesh Dzhusupov - International Higher School of Medicine, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan |
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