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IFCN Society of Neuromuscular Imaging (ISNMI)

IFCN Society of Neuromuscular Imaging (ISNMI)

ISNMI (IFCN Society of Neuromuscular Imaging) is comprised of clinicians and researchers from six continents.  A wide range of specialties is represented, including neurology, radiology, physiatry, rheumatology, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery and many more.  Our academic interest centers on integration of imaging into the clinical and neurophysiologic assessment of peripheral nerve and muscle diseases. ISNMI conducts an annual course and conference for the presentation of research, didactics and to provide hands-on training in neuromuscular ultrasound techniques. ISNMI (IFCN Society of Neuromuscular Imaging) is the former ISNMI (International Society of Neuromuscular Imaging) and ISPNI (International Society of Peripheral Neurophysiological Imaging).

Mission:

The ISNMI is a society dedicated to teaching and advancing knowledge and skills in the field of neuromuscular imaging. We believe these techniques are a valuable addition to this field. Our aim is to facilitate the implementation and use of nerve and muscle ultrasound, MRI and other imaging techniques, in every part of the world that has practitioners involved in the diagnosis, treatment and research of patients with neuromuscular disorders.

Dear Colleagues,

It is with immense pleasure that I begin my journey as President of ISNMI (the IFCN Society of Neuromuscular Imaging), and I will do my best to live up to the example set by the incredible people who preceded me. I have seen this society grow over the years, and I have great affection for it. Since 2024, we have been part of the IFCN, and our main goal is to spread knowledge about neuromuscular ultrasound worldwide.

I have set the following goals for this term:

  • Increase the number of affiliates.
  • Encourage the sharing of experiences based on real-world cases through our blog.
  • Organize a meeting in Indonesia as the first part of the ultrasound training curriculum.
  • Work with the organizing committee of the next ICCN (including Dr. Nens van Alfen), to coordinate SIG activities during the ICCN in Rotterdam.
  • Promote ultrasound education by collaborating with the Education SIG to identify and designate internship locations.
  • Encourage and support the development of new guidelines.
  • Make it easier to find our blog and to affiliate with our SIG, and expand our contact list by using participant lists from previous conferences to send invitations.

I will have a highly competent team helping me achieve these goals:

  • Past President – Dr. Nens van Alfen (Netherlands)
  • Secretary – Dr. Michael Cartwright (USA)
  • Treasurer – Dr. Vanessa Baute Penry (USA)
  • Research Program Leader – Erisela Qerama Montvilas (Denmark)
  • Outreach Program Leader – Dr. Eman Tawfik (Egypt)
  • Communications Leader – Dr. Monika Krzesniak-Swinarska (USA)
  • Education Program Leader – Dr. David Preston (USA)
  • Junior Board Member – Dr. Nícolas Ruan dos Santos Cavalcante (Brazil)

To anyone who would like to become part of ISNMI, you are most welcome!

Sincerely,
Ana Lucila Moreira, MD

Dra. Ana Lucila Moreira
Neurologista, Neurofisiologista clínica e Neurossonologista
CENEC Neurofisiologia Clínica - Campinas - SP
Instituto Neurolum - São Paulo - SP
Presidente da SBNC - 2017-2019
Presidente - Grupo de Interesse Especial de ENMG e NMUS - LAC - Federação Internacional de Neurofisiologia Clínica.
Presidente - IFCN Society of Neuromuscular Imaging

Dr. Ana Lucila Moreira, MD
Neurologist, Clinical Neurophysiologist and Neurosonologist
CENEC - Clinical Neurophysiology, Campinas - SP
Neurolum Institute - São Paulo - SP
President of Brazilian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology - 2017-2019
President - SIG ENMG y NMUS - Latin American Chapter of International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology
President - IFCN Society of Neuromuscular Imaging

2026-2028 ISNMI Board Members:

Ana Lucila Moreira, MD

President: Ana Lucila Moreira, MD
Hospital das Clínicas FMUSP - University of São Paulo,
Department of Neuromuscular Diseases and
Department of Peripheral Nerve Surgery
CENEC - Clinical Neurophysiology, Campinas - SP
Neurolum Institute - São Paulo – SP
ana.lucila.moreira@hotmail.com

Nens van Alfen, MD, PhD

Past President: Nens van Alfen, MD, PhD
Full Professor of Clinical Neurophysiology
Department of Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology
Clinical Neuromuscular Imaging Group,
Radboudumc Center of Expertise for Neuromuscular Disorders
Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour
Radboud University Medical Center
Nijmegen, the Netherlands
nens.vanalfen@radboudumc.nl

Michael Cartwright, MD

Secretary: Michael Cartwright, MD
Wake Forest School of Medicine,
Department of Neurology,
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
mcartwri@wakehealth.edu

David Preston, MD

Education Program Leader: David Preston, MD
Neurological Institute,
University Hospitals - Cleveland Medical Center
Case Western Reserve University,
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
david.preston@uhhospitals.org

Monika Krzesniak-Swinarska, MD

Communications Leader: Monika Krzesniak-Swinarska, MD
Professor of PM&R, Electrodiagnostic and Neuromuscular Medicine
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Neurology
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora,Colorado, USA
monika.swinarska@cuanschutz.edu

Dr. Eman Tawfik, MD,PhD

Outreach Program Leader: Eman Tawfik, MD,PhD
Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. AAPM&R- certified Neuromuscular Sonographer.
Founder & President of the Egyptian Neuromuscular Ultrasound Society
eman_tawfik@med.asu.edu.eg

Remembering Professor Jeremy Bland

It is with regret to share that we recently lost one of our esteemed colleagues, Professor Jeremy Bland of Kent.He made an extraordinary contribution to neurophysiology in east Kent, London and nationally. Colleagues described him as ‘the heart and soul of the neurophysiology department’. He developed an internationally recognised expertise in carpal tunnel syndrome and had many publications in this area. He pioneered the use of ultrasound in the investigation of peripheral nerve conditions. Doctors from all over the world visited the Kent and Canterbury Hospital to study ultrasound with Jeremy. He developed more care in the community, taking carpal tunnel clinics to primary care. He was awarded the Distinguished Researcher Award by the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine in 2021, and founded a website for carpal tunnel syndrome. More recently, Jeremy worked closely with NHS England to improve neurophysiology services across England.

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