Congratulations Dr. Dileep Yavagal for receiving the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology Pioneering Neurointerventional Award. Dr. Yavagal has done outstanding work globally to promote access to Mission Thrombectomy.

Dr. Pooja Khatri selected as the next Chair of the Neurology Dept at Yale

Dr. Abhimanyu Mahajan, MD, MHS elected Chair to of the AAN Movement Disorders Section.

Dr. Subramanian was named as the new chair of Neurology at Howard University, Washington DC. He will begin his tenure on April 15, 2025.

Congratulations Dr. Sheth and team on your publication in The Lancet; 

Intravenous glibenclamide for cerebral oedema after large hemispheric stroke (CHARM): a phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised trial

Read the abstract here. 

Dr. Joe Verghese has been appointed chair of the Department of Neurology at the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stoney Brook University in New York. Congratulations Dr. Verghese!

Congratulations to Dr. Avindra Nath on being elected as a member of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.

AINA Members of the Movement Disorders Chapter met at Amma's South Indian Cuisine in Philadelphia on September 28th during the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders meeting. Attendees enjoyed an Indian meal together and discussed AINA opportunities in movement disorders. Thank you to all that were able to attend and special thank you to our sponsors Abbvie and Amneal.

Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award!

The AINA Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a leader in neurology by her/his peers. The recipient will be a North American neurologist chosen based on her/his dedication in advancing the training of North American neurologists of Indian origin and promoting innovation and research in the field of neurology. The recipient will have supported Indian neurologists over a significant period of time in achieving meaningful progress toward expressed goals.

Application Deadline: Thursday, October 31, 2024

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Dr. Pooja Khatri: A trailblazer in neurology and stroke research! From her upbringing in Chicago to her current roles at the University of Cincinnati and NIH StrokeNet, Pooja's journey is one of determination and compassion. Her groundbreaking work includes leading clinical trials and developing strategies to improve stroke treatment worldwide. But beyond her achievements, Pooja's heart lies in helping those in need, inspired by her father's resilience and her own experiences. Join us in celebrating Pooja's commitment to making a difference!

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