Dr. Sylaja Pn, Professor of Neurology, has been conferred the World Stroke Organization (WSO) Presidential Award in recognition of her exceptional contributions to stroke research and patient care.
Speaking at #WSC2025, Dr. Sylaja reflected on her journey in advancing stroke care in Kerala, India. She detailed her efforts in building comprehensive stroke care programs, establishing specialized stroke units, and spearheading initiatives that have significantly impacted patient outcomes across the region.
Dr. Sylaja highlighted her active role in the INSTRECT network, community engagement programs to expand stroke care, and training programs aimed at empowering healthcare professionals. She also discussed her innovative smartphone-based intervention designed to improve secondary prevention among stroke survivors.
Expressing gratitude to her team, Dr. Sylaja emphasized that these collective efforts have been crucial in improving stroke management and patient outcomes.