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Dr. V. D. Sinha is one of the leading neurosurgeons in India. He completed his M.Ch. Neurosurgery training at SMS Medical College in 1989 and joined the faculty at the same institute, which handles one of the largest surgical workloads in India. He further enhanced his surgical skills through a Neuroendoscopy fellowship at Ernst Moritz Arndt University, Greifswald, Germany, and specialised training in Neurovascular and Neuro-Oncology Surgery at Fujita Health University, Japan.
Regarding his contributions, Dr. Sinha has played a pivotal role in developing new specialities in his department by initiating Pediatric Neurosurgery, Neurorehabilitation, and 3D surgical techniques. In terms of research activities, Dr. Sinha focuses on Cerebrovascular Surgery, Skull Base Surgery, Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery, and Neurotrauma.
Dr. Sinha has received numerous national and international awards, including State Awards for Excellence in Neurosurgery. He has the distinction of being among the few neurosurgeons in Asia to serve as Chairman and Member of the Neurorehabilitation Committee and the Reconstructive Neurosurgery Committee of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) as well as the Neurotrauma Committee of the Asian-Australasian Congress of Neurological Surgeons. He has also been an Executive Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and a Corresponding Member of the European Multidisciplinary Neurotrauma Society. Additionally, he has served as the President of the Skull Base Surgery Society of India and the Neurotrauma Society of India.
Dr. V. D. Sinha has also been actively involved in several public health and awareness initiatives, including road safety awareness programs in Rajasthan.
Prof. Shlomi Constantini, MD, MSc is Head of the Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Dana Children’s Hospital, Tel Aviv Medical Center, and a Full Clinical Professor at Tel Aviv University. He also directs the Gilbert International Neurofibromatosis Center. He trained at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem before sub-specializing in pediatric neurosurgery at New York University under Fred Epstein.
Prof Constantini has held numerous leadership roles in international neurosurgical organizations, including past President of the International Federation of Neuro-Endoscopy (IFNE), past General Secretary and past President (2018) of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN), and past Vice President of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS). He currently serves as President-Elect of the Asian Australasian Society of Neurological Surgeons (AASNS).
His clinical and research interests center on complex brain and spinal cord tumors, neuro-endoscopy, congenital malformations, and neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). He has authored over 300 scientific publications and serves on the editorial boards of several medical journals.
Professor Kate Drummond, AM, MD, Grad Dip Theol, FRACS is Director of Neurosurgery at Royal Melbourne Hospital, Head of CNS Tumours at the VCCC Parkville Precinct. Her research and clinical interests are in the biology and management of brain tumours. She has published over 210 peer-reviewed papers, has an H-index of 53 and has received more than $52 million in research funding. She is Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Clinical Neuroscience and on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Neurosurgery.
Professor Miki Fujimura, MD, PhD, is a distinguished vascular neurosurgeon who graduated from and completed his residency training at Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan. He further advanced his career as a research fellow at Stanford University, then focusing on advanced clinical practices in cerebrovascular surgery. Currently, he serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Hokkaido University in Sapporo. He also holds key leadership positions within the Japan Neurosurgical Society, contributing significantly to the field.
Professor Bin Xu, MD, PhD is Professor of Neurosurgery at Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, and Executive Director of the Neurosurgical Department at Shanghai International Hospital. His clinical and research interests lie in the surgical and interventional treatment of cerebral and spinal vascular disease, including aneurysms, AVMs, DAVFs, cavernous malformations, and Moyamoya disease. He performs approximately 700 interventional procedures and 2,200 open surgeries annually, and has personally completed over 17,000 bypass procedures since 2005 across 122 hospitals, including a personal record bypass anastomosis of 5 minutes 40 seconds.
Dr. Vincent Ng Yew Poh is a distinguished neurosurgeon practising at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore. He graduated from the National University of Singapore in 2001 and completed his basic postgraduate surgical training in 2005, obtaining membership in General Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. In 2006, he earned his Master of Medicine in Surgery from the National University of Singapore.
Dr. Ng pursued advanced neurosurgical training at the National Neuroscience Institute, working across Singapore General Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, and Changi General Hospital. He completed his neurosurgical training and was accepted as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh in 2011. In 2012, he was awarded a scholarship by the Ministry of Health’s Health Manpower Development Programme to undertake a one-year fellowship in Endovascular Neurosurgery at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, UK. During this period, he also completed a Master of Science in Endovascular Neurosurgery at the University of Oxford in 2013.
To further his interest in clinical research, Dr. Ng was awarded a National Medical Research Council Scholarship to pursue a Master of Clinical Investigation at the National University of Singapore in 2011. His clinical expertise encompasses cerebrovascular surgery, neurovascular bypasses and revascularization, neurotrauma, skull base surgery, and general neurosurgery. He manages conditions such as acoustic neuroma, brain aneurysms, brain metastases, cerebral arteriovenous malformations, cerebral dural arteriovenous fistulas, intracerebral haemorrhage, meningiomas, Moyamoya disease, neurotrauma, and palmar hyperhidrosis.
In recognition of his contributions to medical education, Dr. Ng was appointed as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School in 2013 and served as a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. He has held several leadership roles, including Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at NNI@TTSH Campus, Head of Service for Woodlands Health, and Regional Head of Neurosurgery (North) for the National Healthcare Group. His professional affiliations include membership in the Congress of American Neurological Surgeons and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He has also served as Chairman of the Chapter of Neurosurgeons and President of the Clinical Neuroscience Society.
Professor Dr. Julius July, Sp.BS (K), N-Onk, M.Kes, IFAANS is Chief of the Neurosurgery Team at Siloam Hospital Group and Head of the Sp-1 Neurosurgery Study Program at the Faculty of Medicine, Pelita Harapan University, where he has served as Professor of Neurosurgery since 2021. His clinical and academic interests span neuro-oncology and neurosurgical education, and his training spans multiple countries and disciplines, including fellowships in skull base and neuro-oncology surgery at Toronto Western Hospital, UHN, and in neurosurgery at the Evangelisches Krankenhaus Oldenburg, Carl von Ossietzky Universitat Oldenburg.
Dr. Helge qualified in medicine from Hamburg University in 1996. He developed a special interest in neuro-oncology with research projects in San Diego (USA) and Zurich (Switzerland). He completed his neurosurgical training in Meiningen, Fulda and Sande, Germany in 2003 and worked as a Consultant for Neurosurgery and Deputy Head of Department in Sande, Germany until 2010. Before moving to New Zealand in 2014 he completed a fellowship in spine surgery in Lingen, Germany.
Dr. Helge’s current focus is on Neurovascular and Neurooncology, Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumours and Complex Spine Surgery. His academic interest and recent publications focused on innovative GBM treatments, Neuronavigation for Complex Thoracic Disc Prolapses, Endoscopic treatment option for Complex Spinal Arachnoiditis. He practises at Wellington Regional Public Hospital and Wakefield and Southern Cross Private Hospitals.
Dr. Tae Hoon Roh is a Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Yonsei University College of Medicine and Severance Hospital in Seoul, Korea. He specializes in neuro-oncology, with a primary clinical and research focus on the surgical treatment and molecular characterization of brain tumors, particularly gliomas.
Dr. Roh actively leads pioneering initiatives in medical artificial intelligence and spatial computing, developing automated tumor segmentation models, enhanced neuroimaging solutions, and extended reality (XR/VR) 3D surgical simulations for advanced neurosurgical training and operative planning.
Serving the international and national neurosurgical communities, Dr. Roh is the Co-Chairman of the AASNS Artificial Intelligence Committee for the 2026–2028 term. He also serves as the Chair of the AI Committee and Chair of the Scientific Committee for the Korean Society for Neuro-Oncology (KSNO), as well as the Vice-Chair of the Education and Outreach Committee for the Asian Society for Neuro-Oncology (ASNO). Through these leadership roles, he remains dedicated to advancing technological integration and academic excellence in neurosurgery across the Asia-Pacific region.
Prof. Dong-Kyu Chin, MD, PhD is Professor of Neurosurgery at Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, where he leads the Spine Center with a sub-specialty focus in spinal surgery. He earned his B.A., Master’s degree, and Ph.D. in Medical Science from Yonsei University, and completed his residency and clinical fellowship training at Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, followed by a further clinical fellowship at Klinikum Karlsbad Langensteinbach in Germany under Prof. Jürgen Harms.
Prof. Chin has held numerous leadership positions at Yonsei University, including Assistant Dean, Vice Dean, and Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery, as well as Director of the Spine and Spinal Cord Institute and Director of the Spine Hospital at Gangnam Severance Hospital. He has served as President of both the Korean Spinal Osteoporosis Research Society and the Korean Spinal Deformity Society, and has held Board Member and Education Officer roles with AOSpine Asia-Pacific. He currently serves as an AO Foundation Trustee and Chairperson of the AOSpine Korea Council.
His professional memberships include the Korean Medical Association, the Korean Neurosurgical Society, the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Research Society, and AO Spine.
Associate Professor Dr. Kamalanathan Palaniandy is a Consultant Neurosurgeon and Associate Professor at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (UKMMC), where he also serves as Head of the Neurosurgical Unit at the UKM Specialist Children’s Hospital. His clinical practice encompasses brain, spine and pain surgery, with subspecialty expertise in neurospine, endoscopic spine surgery and interventional pain management. He obtained his medical degree from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and completed his Master of Surgery (Neurosurgery) at Universiti Sains Malaysia, followed by fellowships in neurospine surgery, orthopedic spine surgery, endoscopic spine surgery, pain management and interventional pain.
Associate Professor Olson is a past president of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia and a past chair of the Surgical Education and Training Board for Neurosurgery in Australia and New Zealand. She is the recipient of the 2026 Neurosurgery Medal. Her interests lie in functional neurosurgery, pituitary and oncological surgery, and gamma knife surgery.
Dr. Lynne Lourdes Lucena is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon with an impressive list of credentials and achievements. She is a Diplomate of the Philippine Board of Neurological Surgeons, Inc. and a Fellow of both the Academy of Filipino Neurosurgeons, Inc. and the Philippine College of Surgeons.
With a passion for advancing the field of neurosurgery, Dr. Lucena has held numerous leadership positions. She is currently serving as the President of the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital Faculty and Alumni of the Neurosciences (UPFANS) since 2021. She is also the Chair of the Neurotrauma Committee for the Asian-Australasian Society of Neurological Surgeons, starting from 2023. In the past, she has served as the Vice President of the Academy of Filipino Neurosurgeons, Inc. from 2021 to 2022, as well as the Chair of the Philippine Specialty Board of Neurosurgery, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. She has also held the position of Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Academy of Filipino Neurosurgeons, Inc. from 2018 to 2019.
Dr. Lynne Lourdes Lucena is widely recognized for her expertise in neurosurgery, particularly in the areas of neurotrauma and women in neurosurgery. Her contributions to the field have earned her a reputation as a respected and influential figure in the medical community. Her commitment to advancing the field of neurosurgery and her leadership in various organizations showcase her dedication to improving patient care and promoting excellence in her profession.
Dr. Lynne Lourdes Lucena’s extensive qualifications and achievements make her a distinguished figure in the field of neurosurgery, and her leadership roles highlight her dedication to advancing the field and improving patient outcomes. Her impressive credentials and contributions to the medical community are a testament to her expertise and commitment to excellence in neurosurgery.
Dr. Yam Bahadur Roka is a renowned neurosurgeon with over 24 years of experience. He did his schooling and MBBS to MS surgery in India. He is the first M.Ch. Neurosurgery graduate from the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), Nepal, and completed a skull base/vascular surgery fellowship in Singapore. Throughout his career, he has performed more than 7,500 neurosurgeries and contributed extensively to medical research with over 100 publications in international and national journals. Dr. Roka has also led multiple free health camps and awareness programs across Nepal, particularly on trauma prevention. He is a Visiting Faculty at NAMS (Bir Hospital) and a Neurosurgery Supervisor for the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan. In addition to his medical expertise, Dr. Roka is an accomplished poet, authoring 12 volumes of the series “108 Poems.”
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Outside of his professional life, Dr. Roka is an avid adventurer, enjoying activities such as scuba diving, skydiving, paragliding, and white-water rafting. He is also a talented poet, having authored 12 volumes of poetry books entitled 108 Poems.
Professor 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.
Prof. Manjul Tripathi is a senior faculty in the Department of Neurosurgery at PGIMER, Chandigarh, India, with special expertise in neuro-oncology, stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, and radiosurgery. He currently serves as Social Media In Charge (2026–2028) and Webinar Committee EC Member of the Asian Australasian Society of Neurological Surgeons (AASNS), Secretary of the Indian Society of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (2024–2027), and Chair of the Radiosurgery Section of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (2025–2027), and former EC of Neurological Society of India (NSI). An Ambassador of the International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society (ISRS), Prof. Tripathi has authored over 380 indexed publications and contributes actively to international guideline, editorial, and educational committees. His honors include the ISNO President’s Award for Outstanding Work in Neuro-Oncology (2026), multiple Best Research Paper Awards, and recognition by the Government of India for promoting Hindi in neurosurgical literature and practice.
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.
Dr. Amit Chakrabarty is a distinguished neurosurgeon based in Jaipur, India, with over 18 years of experience in the field. He completed his medical school from Bangalore Medical College, and Masters in General Surgery from G.R. Medical College in Gwalior, and MCh in Neurosurgery from SMS Medical College Jaipur, India. Further enhancing his expertise, Dr. Chakrabarty completed a Fellowship in Cerebrovascular Surgery and Micro Neurosurgery at Helsinki University Central Hospital in Finland. He worked extensively with Prof. Juha Hernesniemi at Helsinki.
Currently, Dr. Chakrabarty serves as the Director and Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at Rukmani Birla Hospital in Jaipur. His areas of specialization include neurovascular surgery, micro neurosurgery, brain tumors, and neuro traumatology. He has extensively worked on fluorescence guided neurosurgery and keyhole surgeries for vascular pathologies. Throughout his career, he has contributed extensively to national and international medical journals and authored several chapters in reputed textbooks.
He is an active member of several neurosurgical societies, including the Neurological Society of India and Neurotrauma Society of India. He is also a member of WFNS Global Neurosurgery committee for the years 2023-2025. He was an Ex member faculty of WFNS-Neuro rehabilitation & Reconstructive surgery committee. He was the scientific chair for several international conferences, the last one was for ICRAN- 2024 in collaboration with AASNS.
He is also involved in many public awareness work on prevention of road traffic accidents and pre-hospital care. He is the secretary of Neuro trauma society of Jaipur and under its aegis has conducted many educational and awareness programs for first responders including police personnel.
