The 18th Annual Conference of Indian Stroke Association (INSC) 2025 – Innovation & Integration in Stroke
18th Annual Conference of the Indian Stroke Association (INSC) – Innovation & Integration in Stroke
The 18th Annual Conference of Indian Stroke Association (INSC) was held from 20th to 23rd March at the Holiday Inn, Lucknow, bringing together leading neurologists, researchers, and healthcare professionals from across India and beyond.
With a focus on “Innovation & Integration in Stroke,” the conference served as a dynamic platform for sharing research, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and exploring novel approaches to enhance stroke care.
The Indian Federation of Neurorehabilitation (IFNR)
The Indian Federation of Neurorehabilitation (IFNR) is a multidisciplinary professional organization representing experts dedicated to neurorehabilitation across India. As the national body affiliated with the World Federation of Neurorehabilitation (WFNR)— the global leader in advancing neurological rehabilitation—IFNR is committed to enhancing standards, innovation, and quality of care in the field. IFNR actively collaborates with the Asia-Oceanian Society for NeuroRehabilitation (AOSNR) and the Neurorehabilitation Subgroup of the Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN), fostering international knowledge exchange. For over a decade, IFNR has played a pivotal role in training and empowering its members towards advancing neurorehabilitation. Through education, collaboration, and advocacy, IFNR continues to drive excellence in neurorehabilitation research, practice, and policy—ensuring holistic care for patients nationwide.
Lucknow: A City Where Heritage Meets Modern Medicine
Lucknow—where timeless heritage blends with modern progress—served as an ideal host, embodying the conference’s spirit of honoring tradition while embracing the future. With its rich cultural heritage and architectural marvels, the city’s timeless charm captivated attendees. The Holiday Inn offered luxurious accommodations and exceptional hospitality, creating an ideal environment for learning and collaboration.
INSC: Expertise and Innovation
The conference created a dynamic platform for interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange for advancing stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. Central to its mission was a focus on innovation and novel approaches to enhance patient outcomes and offered a comprehensive program featuring:
- Keynote lectures from leading experts;
- Interactive workshops on emerging techniques;
- Insightful poster presentations highlighting groundbreaking research;
- Panel discussions covering prevention strategies, next-generation technologies, and breakthroughs in patient care.
The conference also provided many opportunities for networking and forming new professional relationships. INSC encouraged attendees to connect with like-minded people to discuss stroke research and medicine.
EFNR at INSC
Professor Dafin. F Muresanu, EFNR President, offered the closing lecture and an inspiring presentation “The Neurobiology of Stroke Recovery: Postlesional Brain Regulation”.
INSC: Progress in Stroke Care
Attendees were inspired, equipped with new knowledge, and motivated to transform stroke care through innovation and integration. By fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration, the conference empowered participants to translate cutting-edge research into clinical practice. INSC enabled professionals to forge connections, share insights, and cultivate partnerships that will drive the future of stroke medicine.
