Committee Chairman
Prof. Yigal Shoshan is a distinguished Professor of Neurosurgery at Hadassah University Medical Center in Jerusalem, Israel, and at the Hebrew University School of Medicine. With a career spanning decades, he has held several prestigious positions, including Chairman of the AASNS Education Committee, former Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Hadassah Medical Center, and Past President of the Israeli Neurosurgical Society. His clinical expertise includes surgical neuro-oncology, addressing both malignant and benign brain tumours, stereotactic radiosurgery, neurotrauma, and spinal tumours.
Prof. Shoshan’s research interests are at the forefront of neurosurgical innovation. He is deeply involved in integrating artificial intelligence into neurosurgery, focusing on deep learning for longitudinal follow-up of brain tumours. His work in computer-based neurosurgery support and robotics is advancing precision and patient outcomes. He has contributed to pioneering therapies such as Diffusing Alpha Emitters Radiation Therapy (DaRT) for locally advanced brain tumours and T-cell immunotherapy for brain tumours. Furthermore, his research in the molecular biology and genetics of brain tumours is enhancing the understanding and treatment of these complex conditions.
A respected leader in the neurosurgical community, Prof. Shoshan has made significant contributions to education, innovation, and patient care. His dedication to advancing neurosurgery has established him as a global authority in his field, while his ongoing efforts continue to shape the future of brain and spine tumour treatment and research.
Committee Vice Chairman
Prof. Krish Sridhar is one of India’s most celebrated neurosurgeons, renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of neurosurgery and neuroscience. With over 30 years of experience, he is particularly noted for pioneering awake cranial surgery and advanced cervical spine surgeries, setting benchmarks in neurosurgical practice. Prof. Krish Sridhar has played a pivotal role in establishing neuroscience centres of excellence in prestigious institutes across India. These centres deliver world-class clinical care in neurology and neurosurgery while offering outstanding academic programs, fostering the next generation of neurosurgeons and neuroscientists.
Throughout his illustrious career, Prof. Krish Sridhar has made significant academic contributions, publishing extensively in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He has also edited textbooks on Neurosurgery and Operative Neurosurgery, which serve as vital resources for medical professionals worldwide. His leadership extends to his role as the Honorary General Secretary of the Neurological Society of India and his membership on the Academic Board of the Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
Prof. Krish Sridhar’s exceptional achievements have earned him prestigious honours, including the Dr. Rajaratnam Oration Medal and Award from the Indian Medical Association and the Prof. Dayananda Rao Oration Medal from the Andhra Pradesh Neuroscientists Association. These accolades highlight his commitment to advancing neurosurgical care and education. Internationally acclaimed and highly respected, Prof. Krish Sridhar continues to inspire the field of neurosurgery through his innovations, academic contributions, and dedication to improving patient outcomes.
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