Faculty Achievement at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre: Dr. R. Karthikeyan Represents SRM at ASCoN 2024
Dr. R. Karthikeyan, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR), SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre represented SRM at the prestigious Asian Spinal Cord Network Conference (ASCoN) 2024, held in Kathmandu, Nepal, on 24th November 2024.
Dr. Karthikeyan had the honor of chairing a significant session titled “Continuum of Spinal Injury Care in Asian Countries.” He shared the stage with globally renowned experts, including:
- Dr. James Middleton (Australia), President-Elect, International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS)
- Prof. Stefano Negrini (University of Milan, Italy), Director, Cochrane Rehabilitation
- Prof. Carlotte Kiekens (Belgium), Co-Director, Cochrane Rehabilitation
The session highlighted the impactful initiatives of Cochrane Rehabilitation and focused on exploring collaborative opportunities with the Department of PMR at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre. Discussions emphasized the importance of advancing research in Rehabilitation Medicine in India and strengthening international partnerships to address spinal injury care in Asian countries.
This achievement underscores SRM’s commitment to excellence in medical education, research, and healthcare, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s contribution to global rehabilitation medicine.
