To make the Indian Academy of Neurology an “inclusive organization” where all members: young, mid-tier, and seniors are equally encouraged and given the opportunity to contribute to its growth and enhance its reputation as the apex neurological body of India, initiate patient-centric activities for the betterment of their lives; create developing-world-specific neurological care models (which are affordable and can be adopted by other developing countries) and engage with the Government through various advocacy programs that can ultimately result in better public health policy formulations for various neurological disorders. To enhance the capacities of the various subsections of IAN, to enhance the opportunities for IAN members to undergo training in neuroscience research and encourage the team science.



Dr. Debashish Chowdhury
President, Indian Academy of Neurology

Dear friends, colleagues, leaders and future leaders,

This is your secretary expressing his humble wishes and greetings!

To be elected unopposed for the second consecutive term as secretary of this magnificent and rapidly growing academy is at once exciting and unnerving, I must honestly admit. Excitement of course would be the superseding emotion as it offers me the chance to improve and build upon what we have achieved as a team in the last 3 years and ensure that due processes are put in place to strengthen the edifice that the Academy is slowly, but surely developing into. Unnerving to some extent, as it brings on the huge responsibility entrusted by all of you, with so much trust and respect for expectation. One thing I can assure everyone of you is that I will strive very hard to repay the faith and will always be available for everyone of you in anytime of need.

Our secretariat works 24/7 - we may not be perfect yet, but to be so is the goal. Feel free to write an email to me for any clarification, suggestion or help at iansecretary@gmail.com.

Many new initiatives and special interest groups are being formed and the Academy as always is open to new ideas.

I take this opportunity to welcome all my colleagues in the newly elected Executive Committee and request their involvement and participation in the affairs of the Academy with zeal and fervour.

With cheers to the good times ahead!

Dr. U Meenakshisundaram
Secretary, Indian Academy of Neurology