Cognitive Neurology

Broad objective and mission

The Cognitive Neurology subsection of the Indian Academy of Neurology aims to bring together professionals interested in cognitive and behavioural disorders from across India.

The broad objective of the Cognitive Neurology subsection is to promote knowledge, awareness, and understanding of cognitive disorders and to facilitate exchange of ideas among professionals interested in the field.

Activities

A teaching course in Cognitive Neurology will be held once a year in association with WFN Research Group in Aphasia and Cognitive Disorders. Two such courses have been held in 2010 in Hyderabad, 2011 in Kolkata and the third will be held in 2013 in Bangalore.

 A website will be set up to contain relevant latest published literature in cognitive neurology, a repository of cognitive tests validated for use in the Indian context, and teaching modules for students

Eligibility

 All life members and associate members of IAN. Membership can be obtained by sending a draft of Rs. 1000/- to Treasurer IAN along with a request letter to the convener

How to join?

  1. Login to your account, through the Login option at the top right corner
  2. Your Member account will open. In the Member tab, select the 2nd tab – Add Subsections
  3. Select the subsections of which membership is required and click on Pay Now
  4. Payment portal will open with option to pay using credit card / debit card / NEFT
  5. Onetime subscription fee is Rs 1,000 + GST = Rs 1,180 per subsection

 Benefits

 The members of the subsection of Cognitive Neurology will be able to: 

Update onself on latest diagnostic and management strategies in cognitive disorders
Access teaching modules with video demonstrations to develop a systematic clinical approach to diagnosis of cognitive disorders
Participate and contribute to discussions and exchange ideas in the area of cognitive neurology
Be a part of a nationwide network that will try to harmonise research and improve  practice of cognitive neurology

Chairperson: Dr. Amitabh Varma

Convener: Dr. Atanu Biswas

Contact Email Ids: atabis@gmail.com, alladisuvarna@hotmail.com

Members List

Click here to view the Members List of the Cognitive Neurology Subsection.

 

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