Dear friends and colleagues,

It is a great pleasure and honor for me to be able to welcome you on behalf of the Organizing Committee to our 9th International Symposium on NBIA here in Istanbul, Türkiye. This is the first time we are holding the meeting in Istanbul, a magical seal that unites Europe and Asia together through rich multicultural history. With the scientific program meticulously created by the doyens in the field of NBIA, we will not only learn about the developments in this field but also find ourselves in research areas that will expand our horizons.

In the Presymposium Course of NBIA that will take place just before the main symposium, as a half-day meeting, clinical information about the disease will be presented by experts. While the diagnostic algorithm and treatment challenges (treatment with medication, deep brain stimulation, botulinum toxin) will be discussed, case experiences will enrich our perspective.

The main symposium will cover basic and translational research including mysterious pathways of the diseases' mechanisms, and the recent advances unraveling these mechanisms. We are excited to discuss and develop new solutions to the group of NBIA diseases seen in all ages (from infancy to old age). In the context of translational neuroscience, it's a privilege of the NBIA to bring together a wide variety of scientists. We hope you will join us for this high-level educational symposium and excellent networking opportunity.

I would like to thank the members of the scientific program committee, the international and local organizing committee, the faculty, our attendees, and our corporate partners for making this meeting possible. This is a huge joint effort to bring this meeting together.

In autumn 2024, you are all expected to come to Istanbul, where you can enjoy a 3,000-year-old cultural heritage, friendliness, and great cuisine.

Have a fantastic symposium here in Istanbul!

Professor Zuhal YAPICI
On behalf of the Organizing Committee