Welcome to Neurocon 2011
Dear Friends,
It is with great pleasure I extend my warm welcome to the 60th Annual Conference of Neurological Society of India at NIMHANS, Bangalore. The NSI, the apex body of all the neuroscientists in India, has been instrumental in the multifaceted development of patient care, scientific knowledge and personnel training pertaining to neurological diseases in India. The annual conference of NSI remains the crown jewel of NSI academic activity bringing together neuroscientists from all over the country and abroad leading to fruitful dissemination of knowledge.
The neurological and neurosurgical health care available in the country is considered on par with international standards. A large amount of scientific knowledge is generated in both clinical and basic science arena by clinicians and scientists all over the country. We are the global leaders in understanding of and research on diseases unique to the tropical countries. The annual conference of NSI serves as an excellent platform for sharing these innovative and exciting ideas, exploring new avenues in science.
Karnataka is the seat of rich cultural heritage and architecture. The state’s ancient history is replete with memoirs of various renowned dynasties who ruled the state. True to its multi cultural lineage, the state boasts of a variety of cultural attractions. The monuments of Hampi, the hospitality of Coorg and the exciting natural getaways of Karnataka are worth exploring.
Bangalore, the Silicon Valley and emerging health hub of India, needs no introduction. The motley of blending cultures, vast parks for a quite stroll amidst a fast paced city life, towering malls, cuisines from all over the world and a very enjoyable climate welcome you all in the winter of 2011, to experience and be enthralled by the unique cultural and scientific feast.
We are honoured to host the diamond jubilee (60th) annual conference of NSI at NIMHANS, Bangalore with the support of Bangalore Neurological Society, which will be held at the NIMHANS Convention Center, Bangalore on 15th-18th December 2011. We extend a warm welcome to you all to come to Bangalore and enjoy the feast of knowledge, art, architecture and nature.
Prof.S.Sampath
Organizing Secretary, Neurocon 2011.
Prof and Head, Department of Neurosurgery,
NIMHANS, Bangalore.
Message from the President of NSI
Dear Friends,
This year we are going to have the annual conference at Bangalore. Prof. Sampath and his team are already busy in organizing the conference.
Over the years, the participation of various subspecialties in Neurological Society of India has increased significantly. We have been trying to collaborate with other international societies to continuously update ourselves with the help of the masters of the field and by opening ourselves to a multidisciplinary approach. Last year we had associated with CNS, USA for our annual conference of the society and this year we are associating with the Italian Society of Neurosurgery
(SINCh). I am sure that all the members and non members would come to take advantage of this unique opportunity of learning by various seminars, symposia and scientific paper sessions.
Like every year we will have scientific papers on neurology and neurosurgery and allied Sciences. We have many subspecialties societies also e.g. Academy of Neurology, Society of Interventional Neuroradiology, Cerebrovascular Surgery Society, Skull base Surgery Society, Neurotrauma Society etc. I feel that some kind of integration should be achieved between these societies and the Neurological Society of India while maintaining the independence of each. This might go a long way in forming national policies and guidelines regarding training postgraduates, treating patients and conducting multicentric studies. The question is how to achieve this integration. We may have one member from the executive committee of these societies nominated in the executive committee of NSI for coordinating the integration. I invite your inputs regarding this and for improving the functioning of our society...
On behalf of the executive committee I invite and welcome you all to attend this conference and make it a success
Prof. VK Jain
President,
Neurological Society of India
Message from the Hon Secretary of NSI
Dear Colleagues,
The Diamond Jubilee 60th Annual Conference of the Neurological Society of India to be held in Bangalore from 15th to 18th December 2011 promises to be an exciting meeting as we return to the Garden City after a gap of 17 years. The venue will be the well designed NIMHANS Convention Centre. Dr. Sampath and his team in NIMHANS are working diligently to ensure the success of the meeting. We expect participation from the Italian Neurosurgical Society (SINCh) as a partner society for this meeting and this will provide an international flavour to the meeting.
Bangalore needs no introduction to most of you as all of you are aware of its various attractions. Please make use of this opportunity to attend the meeting and enjoy all that Bangalore has to offer at a very pleasant time of the year.
I extend a welcome to all of you.
Dr. Vedantam Rajshekhar
Honorary Secetary,
Neurological Society of India