Congress Announcement · 9-11 October 2026

1st Neuromuscular Diseases Congress, themed The ABCs of Neuromuscular Medicine, will be held on 9-11 October 2026 at Sheraton Hotel Ankara.

Following the tender held on 26 June by the Board of the Neuromuscular Diseases Society, Flap Tour — the company submitting the highest bid — was selected as the organizing agency.

Congress Announcement · 9-11 October 2026 poster
Neuromuscular Diseases Society

The science behind movement.

A Turkish professional society advancing evidence-based clinical practice, education, and international collaboration in motor neuron, peripheral nerve, neuromuscular junction, muscle disease, and neuropathic pain.

Our Pillars

Science of nerve, muscle, and the junction.

Motor neuron, peripheral nerve, neuromuscular junction, muscle disease, and neuropathic pain — our five core areas of work.

Membership

Join us.

Membership is open to neurology specialists. Review the terms and submit your application.

Our Mission

Science of nerve, muscle, and the junction.

The Neuromuscular Diseases Society advances the application of evidence-based scientific methods in motor neuron disease, peripheral neuropathy, neuromuscular junction disorders, muscle disease and neuropathic pain. We contribute to education, research, and technology transfer in this field, and aim to increase public awareness of these conditions.

Founded in 2026 in Ankara, our society brings together Türkiye's neuromuscular clinicians through scientific events, publications, post-graduate education, scholarships, and international collaborations.

Areas of Work

Five core areas of work

The five disease areas we focus on, in line with the purpose defined in Article 3 of our charter.

— 01

Motor Neuron Diseases

Diseases affecting motor neurons, including ALS.

— 02

Peripheral Nerve Diseases

Polyneuropathies and other peripheral nerve disorders.

— 03

Neuromuscular Junction Disorders

Myasthenia gravis and disorders of neuromuscular transmission.

— 04

Muscle Diseases

Muscular dystrophies, myopathies and inflammatory muscle diseases.

— 05

Neuropathic Pain

Chronic neuropathic pain due to nerve damage.

Membership

Join us.

Membership is open to neurology specialists. Review the terms and submit a written application to the society.