Meshram
I am grateful to the Indian Academy of Neurology and the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) for considering me worthy for the position of elected trustee.
I am indebted to WFN for giving me the opportunity to serve as co-opted trustee, elected trustee, and president of the Tropical and Geographical Neurology Specialty Group (TGNSG). In these roles, I have contributed to the mission of WFN: fostering quality neurology and brain health worldwide. Through TGNSG, I organized 16 webinar sessions on neuro-infections and gave opportunity to trainees from different regions of the world to sharpen their clinical skills. The series “Inspiring People in Neurosciences” was a step in the same direction.
I contribute timely updates for the “Spotlight on COVID and Current Global Neuro-Infections” blog on the WFN website. I was instrumental in starting the WFN Department Visit program in India. In 2024, the president of India conferred on me Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian honors in India.
I have served as a member of the Constitution and Bylaws and Scientific Program Committees. I am a member of the Infectious disease panel of the European Academy of Neurology. I am section editor of the Encyclopedia of Neurological Sciences and assistant editor of eNeurologicalSci.
World Brain Day is the most eminent public awareness initiative of WFN. As part of that initiative, I organize public education campaigns throughout the year. I have published about 500 articles for public education, including several in World Neurology.
WFN is making every attempt to take care of inequality in neurology care and education worldwide, and I am committed to addressing it. Collaboration with WHO and other societies is important for brain health. My passion to work for the WFN is the main reason I am standing for the post of elected trustee. I would be grateful for your support. •
