SCAN Annual Symposium 2026

Neurodegenerative Disorders in India: Current Practices and Challenges

9th and 10thJanuary 2026 | IIT Bombay

Event Details:

Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other related disorders pose a growing health concern in India, demanding a deeper understanding of their diagnosis, management, and care. This symposium aims to bring together eminent neurologists, clinicians, and researchers from across the country to discuss current practices, clinical challenges, and emerging developments in managing these disorders within the Indian healthcare context.

The sessions will highlight key aspects of clinical diagnostics, disease biomarkers, neuroimaging advances, and AI-based screening platforms for early detection and disease tracking. Discussions will also explore novel therapeutic strategies and real-world challenges faced by clinicians in translating research into practice.

In addition, the symposium will provide a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners, and educators to present and discuss the latest innovations, trends, challenges, and practical solutions in the field. By fostering such collaborative discussions, this event seeks to strengthen the bridge between clinical care and research, ultimately advancing our understanding and helping to address the unresolved challenges associated with neurodegenerative disorders in India.

Date and Venue:

  • Date: 9th and 10th January 2026
  • Venue: IIT Bombay 
  • Theme:  Neurodegenerative Disorders in India: Current Practices and Challenges

Registration:

  • Registration Link: Link

Confirmed Speakers:

Prof. Samir K. Maji

IIT Bombay, Powai

Dr. Sangeeta Ravat

Dean, KEM Hospital

Dr. Annu Aggarwal

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute

Prof. K.V.S. Hari

Director, Centre for Brain Research at IISc Bangalore

Prof. Subhash Lakhotia

Banaras Hindu University

Prof. Vidita Vaidya

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research | TIFR

Dr. Sanjay Pandey

Amrita Hospital, Faridabad

Dr. Neeraj Jain

KEM Hospital

Dr. Ravi Yadav

NIMHANS

Dr. Hrishikesh Kumar

Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata

Dr. Jahnavi Kedare

B. Y. L. Nair Hospital

Dr. K. Vijayan

Royal Care Hospital

Prof. Jai Rudra

Washington University in St. Louis

Dr. Pettarusp Wadia

Jaslok Hospital

Dr. Supriyo Choudhury

Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata

Dr. Siddharth Kharkar

Nanavati Hospital

Dr. Prasant LK

Movement Disorders Clinic Bangalore

In Gratitude:

IIT Bombay

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