NSICON 2024 ends on a transformative note with landmark panel on Organ Donation…..

News Stardom : Kolkata, 23rd December’ 2024. NSICON 2024, the 72nd Annual Conference of the Neurological Society of India (NSI), concluded today with a compelling panel discussion focused on the importance of organ donation in the presence of Dr. Daljit Singh, President NSI, Dr. Manas Panigrahi, Dr. Krish Sridhar, Secretary NSI, Dr. L N Tripathy, Organizing Secretary NSICON 2024 and Dr. Kaushik Sil, Jt. Organizing Secretary, NSICON 2024. Hosted at ITC Royal Bengal and Sonar, this event marked the culmination of one of the most prestigious academic, social, and cultural gatherings in neuroscience, making its return to Kolkata after nearly three decades.
Over four days, from 19th December to 22nd December, more than 1,500 Neurosurgeons, Neurologists, Neuropathologists, Neuroradiologists, Neuroanesthetists, Neuro Nurses, and other Neuroscientists gathered at the conference. The event featured a blend of cutting-edge scientific knowledge, hands-on workshops, cultural showcases, and sessions addressing contemporary medical and non-medical topics. Distinguished international delegates delivered orations and special lectures, making NSICON 2024 a global platform for advancing neuroscience.
NSICON 2024 went beyond its traditional scientific sessions by incorporating public health topics and cultural heritage. The pre-conference day on 18th December’24, featured five hands-on workshops at NRS Medical College and BIN, Park Clinic, focusing on advanced treatments for complex neurological conditions. These sessions provided young specialists with practical knowledge and skills in cadaveric and model-based simulations. Throughout the conference, attendees were treated to vibrant cultural programs celebrating India’s regional and national heritage. The inclusion of non-medical speakers discussing ethics in medicine and other contemporary topics added depth and diversity to the event.
The concluding day’s highlight was the panel discussion on organ donation, which underscored the life-saving potential of this noble act. With India’s staggering statistics of over 6,000 daily deaths due to the unavailability of organs for transplant, the discussion was a call to action for greater awareness and participation. It aimed to educate attendees about the process of organ donation, the eligibility criteria, and the myths that often deter people from donating organs.
Dr. L. N. Tripathy, Organizing Secretary, NSICON 2024, expressed, “This year’s NSICON has been a monumental event, not just for the neuroscience community but for the broader societal issues we have addressed. It went beyond its traditional scientific sessions by bringing in public health topics and cultural heritage. For our concluding panel discussion, we chose the topic ‘Organ Donation’ as it is a gift of life. It is imperative that we, as a society, dispel the myths surrounding it and encourage more people to consider donating their organs because in every 17 mins someone dies waiting for transplant. Every 13 minutes someone is added to waiting list. There is a huge need for organs. A single organ donor can save up to seven lives. Today’s session was not just an awareness initiative but a step towards inspiring change and creating a positive impact.”
Throughout the conference, vibrant cultural programs celebrating India’s regional and national heritage were conducted. The inclusion of non-medical speakers to speak about ethics in medicine and various other contemporary topics gave greater depth and diversity to the event.