President's Message

Dear ISNACC members,

Happy New Year! I hope this message finds you well and energized for a productive year ahead. As your incoming president, I am truly honoured and excited to lead ISNACC in the coming year.

It is inspiring to reflect on how far we have come since our founding in 1999. I fondly remember our very first conference at GB Pant Hospital in Delhi, organized by Dr. Mary Abraham and her team, of which I was fortunate to be a part. Since then, I’ve closely followed ISNACC’s remarkable progress.

Our membership has grown significantly, now representing diverse regions across India and even reaching overseas. Our journal, JNACC, continues to expand its readership and is progressing towards further indexing. Our teaching and training programmes have also expanded impressively, including a post-doctoral fellowship (PDF) in neurocritical care alongside the established PDF in neuroanaesthesia.

Our Acute Neuro Care (ANC) workshops and e-learning initiatives are gaining strong momentum. We are also actively exploring international collaborations in education and research, creating exciting opportunities for knowledge and skill exchange with our neuroscience colleagues worldwide.

The enthusiastic participation of our members—both experienced professionals and young emerging leaders—has been instrumental in our success.

The previous Governing Council team deserves special appreciation for their outstanding contributions. The establishment of the Academy of Neuroanaesthesiology and Neurocritical Care (A-NANC) and the introduction of structured convocation ceremonies have been exceptionally well received. The implementation of a transparent and inclusive election process has also been a significant step forward.

Of course, there is always more to achieve. Our aim is to broaden the reach of neuroanaesthesia knowledge and standardize its practice across India. We will focus on strengthening training programmes, encouraging high-quality research, and staying aligned with global advancements in our field.

I am particularly encouraged by the energy and innovation of our younger members. With their passion and dedication, combined with the collective efforts of all our members, I am confident that ISNACC will reach even greater heights in the years ahead.

I look forward to collaborating with each one of you on this exciting journey.