Shillong, Oct 15: The Department of Neurology at NEIGRIHMS has brought laurels to Meghalaya by winning the prestigious B.C. Roy Gold Medal twice in five years for research at Association of Neuroscientists of Eastern India (ANEICON) conferences.
At ANEICON 2021 in Patna, Dr B Synmon won for research on Myasthenia Gravis. The feat was repeated at ANEICON 2026 held in Ranchi October 9-11, where Dr Aakanksha won for research on Neuro-Infections.
NEIGRIHMS Director Prof Nalin Mehta congratulated the awardees and the department, emphasising the importance of sustained scientific inquiry in improving understanding and management of neurological disorders.
The institute said the double recognition highlights its contribution to advancing neuroscience research and strengthening specialised healthcare in Northeast.
