IFNS 2025

Welcome letter

Slogan of the Conference:
TEAMWORK: LEADING TO EXCELLENCE IN FACIAL FUNCTION

A Message from the Conference Presidents

On behalf of the organizing committee, it is our utmost pleasure to extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome to all potential participants of the 15th International Facial Nerve Symposium, which will be held in the beautiful city of Madrid in September 24-27th 2025 (IFNS 2025).

We are thrilled to announce that this upcoming symposium, supported by the Sir Charles Bell Society, promises to be a momentous gathering of leading experts, researchers, and professionals in the field of the facial nerve.

IFNS 2025 is a landmark event that will provide an exceptional platform for deepening our understanding of facial nerve disorders, diagnosis, and treatment modalities. Over four days, we will cover a wide range of topics related to facial paralysis, from fundamental principles to cutting-edge advancements. The conference program will feature selected presentations and posters, alongside with didactic lectures, expert panels, and surgical and non-surgical workshops.

Our dedicated organizing committee is working tirelessly to ensure that your experience at IFNS 2025 surpasses all expectations. We aim to create a meticulously organized event, fostering networking opportunities, promoting new collaborations, and facilitating lasting memories. The invaluable expertise of the Facial Paralysis Unit at La Paz University Hospital in Madrid, with 23 years of experience in treating complex cases, plays a pivotal role in shaping this event.

Thank you for considering our invitation. We look forward to welcoming you to Madrid and creating a symposium that will not only contribute to advancements in our field but also create lifelong connections and friendships.

Warm regards,

Luis Lassaletta & Javier Gavilán

Presidents

Luis Lassaletta is the Head of Otology, Auditory Implants, and Skull Base Surgery at the Department of Otolaryngology, La Paz University Hospital in Madrid, Spain. He is a Professor of Otolaryngology at the Department of Surgery at the Autonomous University of Madrid and is accredited as a Full Professor. He is the Director and Founder of the Facial Paralysis Unit at La Paz University Hospital, which has been active for 25 years. From 2018 to 2023, he served as President of the Otology Board of the Spanish Society of Otorhinolaryngology. Dr. Lassaletta has published more than 250 papers in national and international journals and has been invited to participate in over 300 national and international meetings, primarily focusing on facial paralysis, hearing loss, and auditory implants. More information about his work can be found on his ResearchGate profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Luis_Lassaletta

Luis Lassaletta

President
Spain

Prof. Javier Gavilán is Professor and Chairman at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology of La Paz University Hospital in Madrid, Spain, since 1997. He leads a group of well know experts repeatedly elected as the best department of ENT in Spain during the last years. He has written more than 350 papers in scientific journals, 92 book chapters and published 8 books as author or co-author. He has also presented more than 600 papers in scientific meetings. Prof. Gavilán has been awarded 56 different awards and grants, including the Honor Award of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-HNS, and several awards in International Meetings. He is a member of more than 25 different scientific societies. In some of them as Honorary Member, Founding Member or Member of the Board of Directors. His main topics of interest are head and neck surgery, skull base surgery and otology, including facial nerve paralysis, where he has pioneered the multidisciplinary approach to improve patient outcomes.

Javier Gavilán

President
Spain