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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Dr. Zain Guduru, MD, FAAN, FANA receives the prestigious 2023 PROSE Award!

Congratulations, Dr. Avindra Nath, on receiving the esteemed Ted Burns Humanism Award in Neurology from the American Brain Foundation! Your dedication to compassionate care and your groundbreaking contributions to the field of neurology truly exemplify the spirit of humanism in medicine. Your recent feature on the Neurology Podcast only further highlights the impact of your work and the admiration of your peers. Wishing you continued success and inspiration as you continue to make a difference in the lives of patients and fellow professionals alike. Cheers to your well-deserved recognition! Listen to the podcast episode here. 

Congratulations to Dr. Pazhani Ranganathan, he was elected Emeritus Regional Advisor, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, Tamil Nadu, India. 

Dr. Sarath Menon elected a FAAN in 2023 & was inducted during the AAN Annual Meeting in Denver, CO.

Dr. Vasireddy has won brainstorm competition at innovation hub at AAN annual meeting 2024 with a cash prize of $2,500 along with her team for her idea which is focused on using AI to improve intake workflow in clinics.

Congratulations to Dr. Narayanaswami on their article published in the Lancet on  Comparative effectiveness of azathioprine and mycophenolate mofetil for myasthenia gravis (PROMISE-MG): a prospective cohort study.
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AINA Remembers Professor Sanjeev V Thomas, View Full Obituary Here.