International Neuromodulation Society

The International Neuromodulation Society (INS) is a non-profit group of clinicians, scientists and engineers dedicated to the scientific development and awareness of neuromodulation

Neuromodulation

In Neuromodulation several classes of neurotransmitters regulate diverse populations of central nervous system neurons...

– the alteration of nerve activity through the delivery of electrical stimulation or chemical agents to targeted sites of the body. Neuromodulation is a burgeoning field—analysts predict a 27 percent annual growth rate over the next four years. Founded in 1989 and based in San Francisco, CA, the INS educates and promotes the field through meetings, its quarterly, peer-reviewed journal Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface and chapter websites.

Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface is the official publication of the INS. The journal aims to advance the basic and clinical science of the field of neuromodulation.

History

In 1989, after the first International Congress on Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation was held in the Netherlands

Netherlands

The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...

, a group of physicians founded the INS in Paris

Paris

Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...

, France

France

The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...

. Their incentive was to bridge the gap between neurologist

Neurologist

A neurologist is a physician who specializes in neurology, and is trained to investigate, or diagnose and treat neurological disorders.Neurology is the medical specialty related to the human nervous system. The nervous system encompasses the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. A specialist...

s, neurosurgeons, vascular surgeons and cardiologists to build a multidisciplinary and international society dedicated to the advancement of neuromodulation.

Today

The International Neuromodulation Society now represents a professional association of more than 1200 members worldwide and has a presence in 33 countries around the globe. The INS was named the 2007 Most Valuable Nonprofit Society by Neurotech Reports and was awarded the Golden Electrode Award at the 2007 Neurotech Leaders Forum.

INS Chapter Societies Worldwide

Australian Neuromodulation Society
Benelux Neuromodulation Society
Brazilian Neuromodulation Society
Canadian Neuromodulation Society
German Neuromodulation Society
Italian Neuromodulation Society
Japan Neuromodulation Society
Korean Neuromodulation Society
North American Neuromodulation Society
Southeast European Neuromodulation Society
Spanish Neuromodulation Society
The Neuromodulation Society of the United Kingdom and Ireland

Biennial Congress

The ninth biennial Congress of the INS will be held in Seoul, Korea in 2009.

Timeline

1992: The first scientific meeting of the INS was held in Rome, Italy.
1995: The North American Neuromodulation Society
North American Neuromodulation Society
North American Neuromodulation Society is a scientific organization that serves to promote and advance neuromodulation as a treatment for various diseases.-History:NANS was founded in 1994 as the American Neuromodulation Society...

(NANS), the first chapter of the INS, was founded.
1998: The INS’ journal, Neuromodulation, was first published.
1999: The Italian Neuromodulation Society was founded.
2001: The Neuromodulation Society of the United Kingdom & Ireland (NSUKI) was founded.
2002: The Benelux Neuromodulation Society was founded.
2004: The Australian Neuromodulation Society was formed.
2005: The German, Japan and Southeast European Neuromodulation Societies were founded.
2006: The North American Neuromodulation Society
North American Neuromodulation Society
North American Neuromodulation Society is a scientific organization that serves to promote and advance neuromodulation as a treatment for various diseases.-History:NANS was founded in 1994 as the American Neuromodulation Society...

hosted its 10th annual meeting.
2007: The Spanish Neuromodulation Society was formed. In addition, five new national chapters joined the INS: Brazil, Canada, China, France and Korea.
2008: The INS announced it represents a professional association of more than 1200 members worldwide.

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