UP-UK Neurocon-2026 Explores AI, Brain Surgery And Emerging Neurological Treatments

UP-UK Neurocon-2026 brought together medical specialists for a day-long conference on emerging treatments and technological developments in neurosurgery, neurology, spinal surgery and neurointervention.

The event took place on Saturday at the Allahabad Medical Association Convention Centre under Organising Chairman Dr Mukul Pandey and Organising Secretary Dr Pankaj Gupta.

Senior Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Arindam Sinha attended the inaugural ceremony as the Chief Guest.

Other dignitaries included Dr Professor Mazhar Hussain, Motilal Nehru Medical College Principal Professor Dr AK Verma and Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Neurological Society President Dr Awadhesh Jaiswal.

Justice Sinha emphasised continuous learning and the adoption of new medical technologies. He said academic conferences allow specialists to exchange knowledge and improve patient care. He further urged participants to use their expertise for public service.

The sessions covered migraine treatments, Parkinson’s disease, cervical implants, neurorehabilitation, brain tumours and the role of artificial intelligence in treating head injuries.

Specialists, however, discussed minimally invasive aneurysm surgery, chronic subdural haematoma, skull base surgery, endoscopic spinal procedures, epilepsy management, CyberKnife radiosurgery and brachial plexus surgery.

The Dave-Chhabra Lecture featured Dr BK Mishra, who discussed decision-making in skull base surgery.

The Kapil Sood Lecture featured Dr Achal Srivastava, who spoke about SCA-12 and ataxia in India.

Further discussions covered Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers, vestibular schwannoma, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, neuroinfections, hydrocephalus, Tuberculous meningitis and stroke management.

The concluding sessions, however, focused on neurointervention, complex intracranial aneurysms, chronic lower back pain and endoscopic lumbar spine surgery, highlighting advances in neurological diagnosis and treatment.

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