History of DNA

The services of Neuroscience in Delhi dates back to 1936 when Irwin Hospital was started by Lord Irwin the Governor General of India. As with most fields of Medicine, the neuroscience services were initially catered by General Physicians. However Professor Baldev Singh who was associated with inception of NSI is credited to have started Delhi Neurology Group. The other pioneers included Dr. P. N. Tandon, Dr. A. K. Banerji, Dr. Vimla Virmani, Dr. Janaki Devi, Dr. L. R. Pathak, Dr. Arjun D. Sehgal and Dr. Victor Rao who was the first Neurosurgeon in Delhi and later immigrated to United Kingdom. Dr. (Mrs) S. N. Pathak, Dr. R. S. Rana and Dr. Shyam Pant soon joined the group.

Guidance from Our Leadership

Hear from our President and Secretary on the mission, challenges and transformative vision guiding DNA’s journey toward a healthier future

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President

Dr. Shashank Sarad Kale

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Hon. Secretary

Dr. Achal Kumar Srivastava

Events & Conferences

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Monthly Meeting Roster

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DNACON 2026

Dates: 1 & 2 Feb -2025
Venue: Vivanta, Dwarka, New Delhi

Emeritus Professors

Honoring the Lifelong Dedication, Achievements, and Contributions of Esteemed Experts

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