ICNA Advocacy Webinar: Child Neurology - Nurturing the young brains !

Topic: Child Neurology - Nurturing The Young Brains!

When: November 20, 2023, at 8:00 AM Eastern Time (US/Canada).

Speaker: Dr. Pratibha Singhi.

Moderator: Prof. Wang-Tso Lee.

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Dr. Pratibha Singhi is head of the Department of Pediatric Neurology at Amrita Hospital Faridabad, India. She was the Director of Pediatric Neurology at Medanta Gurugram and former Head and Chief of Pediatric Neurology at the Department of Pediatrics, Advanced Pediatrics Centre, PGIMER, and Chief Consultant at Prayas – the Rehabilitation Centre for Disabled Children, Chandigarh. She was invited to work as a consultant Neurologist at the Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, in 2005 and 2008. She did her MBBS from the University of Rajasthan and secured the first position in all the five affiliated medical colleges of the University in all the MBBS exams. This is the only record of its kind – to date. She received several gold medals, including "The President of India Medal". She did her MD in Pediatrics from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. She trained in Pediatric Neurology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, USA, and the UK.

Prof. Wang-Tso Lee is a professor and superintendent of National Taiwan University Children’s Hospital and professor of the Department of Pediatrics and Graduate Institute of Brain and Mind Sciences, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan. He works on a lot of neurological disorders, including epilepsy, movement disorders, neurometabolic diseases, and neurotransmitter diseases. He also works very hard to promote child neurology in Taiwan and Asia.

"Child Neurology - Nurturing the Young Brains!" encapsulates a holistic approach to supporting children with neurological conditions. This theme emphasizes the special needs of children with neurological disorders and specialized medical care, the enormity of various problems, and the requirements for developmental support, education, and advocacy. It underscores the importance of family-centered care, early intervention, and a commitment to research and innovation. The focus is on creating a nurturing environment that addresses the unique needs of young minds, promoting their overall well-being and development. Through community engagement, the theme advocates for increased awareness, resources, and collaboration to ensure the optimal growth of children facing neurological challenges.

By attending the session, you will be able to learn the following points:

• Understanding Child Neurology
• Role of Child Neurologists and Healthcare Professionals
• Early Intervention and Prevention
• Advocacy Skills
• Research and Innovation in Child Neurology

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