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President's Column

Educational Opportunities, World Congresses, and Outreach

Wolfgang Grisold, WFN president, takes a look back at a busy 2024 and ahead to neurological events happening in 2025.

Conference Report

The First Aden International Neurology Conference

A first-hand account of this first conference in Yemen exploring the latest in neurology, neurophysiology, and accelerating the transition to modern neurology education.

From the Editors

From the Editors

Welcome to the January/February 2025 issue of World Neurology, the first issue of this new year. In this issue’s President’s Column, World Federation of Neurology (WFN) President Prof. Wolfgang Grisold chronicles important 2024 WFN events and provides an outlook for some of the many exciting plans for 2025. Drs. Raelle Tagge, Lilyana Amezcua, and Bruce [...]

In Memorium

Prof. Stephan Zierz (1954-2024)

A celebration and recognition of a pioneer in the field of neurology and neuromuscular medicine, who passed away at the age of 70.

WFN Junior Traveling Fellowship

A first-time attendee presents at the European Epilepsy Congress

A first-time attendee shares her experiences and a look at her own presentation at the European Epilepsy Congress in September.

Recognitions

Prof. Raad Shakir Appointed JNC President

Prof. Raad Shakir, past president of the World Federation of Neurology, takes on a new role as president of the Joint Neurosciences Council UK.

Department Visit

An Exchange of Neurological Ideas

A neurology resident from Bamako, Mali, shares her experience visiting the University Hospital of Dusseldorf, Germany.

Impact Through Insight

Introducing the US-based Society for Equity Neuroscience (SEQUINS) and its mission of enhancing equitable neurological care and outcomes through research and education.

History

Headache and Migraine in Shakespeare’s Work

Peter J. Koehler, PhD, examines how mentions in the Bard’s work could give us clues to how these conditions were thought of in his time.