The first international training course entirely dedicated to Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC) and disorders caused by mutations in the ATP1A3 gene will take place on Friday, April 17, 2026.
This event is organized and funded by A.I.S.EA ETS (the Italian AHC Association) in collaboration with the child neuropsychiatrists and researchers of the IRCCS “Giannina Gaslini”, an internationally renowned pediatric center of excellence and national referral center for AHC, and with the organizational support of Gaslini Academy, the Institute’s international department for education and training.
Course Director: Pr. Elisa De Grandis, a leading expert in the field.
Workshop Title: “AHC and ATP1A3 Spectrum Disorders: Current Perspectives on Diagnosis, Management and Research”
Venue and Program
The workshop will be held in English at the prestigious Villa Quartara (Genoa, Italy) on April 17, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The course program aims to provide participants with an update on the multidisciplinary management, diagnosis, and latest scientific research on complex ATP1A3-related disorders caused by the malfunctioning of the sodium-potassium pump, with a specific focus on AHC.
The joint participation of international speakers and representatives of family associations will enrich both the scientific content and the level of discussion.
The final remarks will be delivered by Filippo Franchini, Vice President of A.I.S.EA ETS, co-creator of the event together with the child neuropsychiatrists of the IRCCS G. Gaslini Institute, and Board Member of AHC Europe, of which A.I.S.EA is one of the founding associations.
Link to download the full program including lecture titles and detailed information.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credits & Accredited Professions
Attendance grants 7 CME credits
Training duration: 7 hours
Accredited for the following professions: Medical Doctors specializing in: Child Neuropsychiatry, Neurology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Cardiology, Medical Genetics, Diagnostic; Imaging; Nurses and Pediatric Nurses; Psychologists; Speech and Language Therapists; Professional Educators; Neuro- and Psychomotor Therapists (Developmental Age); Psychiatric Rehabilitation Technicians
Registration & Fees
Registration deadline: April 15, 2026
Fees: Medical Doctors: € 100,00; other healthcare professionals: € 50,00 (coffee break and lunch included)
Free admission for family members and caregivers of patients with AHC and other ATP1A3-related syndromes
The event will also be accessible online for free; however, CME credits cannot be granted to online participants. To attend online please register by e-mailing: segreteria@gasliniacademy.org
Registration, Information & Full Program
https://gasliniacademy.org/evento.php?IDE=88