WSA Webinar - Nuts and bolts of Stroke Epidemiology projects in resource limited regions

Aim: This webinar will allow attendees to learn about the importance of conducting Stroke Epidemiology research in Latin America. It will focus on the difficulties, and how each researcher worked to solve these problems and complete their project in areas with limited resources. This webinar will also enable other professionals interested in carrying out epidemiological studies in the region to exchange opinions and ideas to fulfil their projects.

Chair/moderator: Dr. Ana Claudia de Souza

Speakers and Topics:

Dr. Sebastián Ameriso - Stroke epidemiology and population knowledge in Argentina
Dr. Pablo Lavados - Incidence, risk factors, prognosis, and health-related quality of life after stroke in a low-resource community in Chile, (ÑANDU): a prospective population-based study
Dr. Leslie Ecker Ferreira - Incidence, lethality, and post-stroke functional status in different Brazilian macro-regions: The SAMBA study (analysis of stroke in multiple Brazilian areas)

The 3 talks will be followed by a 15min Q&A discussion.

Date and time: August 9th, 4pm (CET)