The Iberoamerican Academy of Pediatric Neurology: Past, Present and Future

Abstract

The AINP was founded in 1992 by a group of pediatric neurologists and neurosurgeons attending to the fourth Spanish Pediatric Neurologic Postgraduate Course, Avila, Spain. The objectives are to promote research and education among their members and those attending to its annual congress and postgraduate course to improve care of children and adolescents with neurological disorders. The official languages are Spanish, Portuguese, and English. These objectives have been successfully achieved thanks to the loyalty, generosity, and scientific and academic levels of their members. The annual meeting is hold in different Iberoamerican countries including United States of America since 1993. In five occasions it has been hold together with the Pediatric Neurology Societies from Spain (3) and Mexico (2). Santiago Ramon y Cajal Award is offered to the members contributing with their excellent work to improve the care of children and adolescents with neurological disorders. Dr. Benito Yelin is an award offered to the junior author of the selected best communication of each meeting. Acta Neuropediátrica and Revista de Neurologia were the official journal for 3 and 5 years. The official internet address is www. ainponline.com. AINP was, is and will be fulfilling its objectives by promoting research and education.