Jeyaraj Durai Pandian

Title(s): Principal and Professor of Neurology

Current Position/Designation: PRINCIPAL, CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE, LUDHIANA.

Institutional Affiliation: CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE, LUDHIANA

Dr. Jeyaraj Durai Pandian is an esteemed neurologist and global leader in stroke research and advocacy. He currently serves as the Principal (Dean) and Professor of Neurology at Christian Medical College (CMC), Ludhiana, India, and is the President of the World Stroke Organization (WSO). With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Dr. Pandian has been instrumental in advancing stroke care, epidemiology, and thrombolysis, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. His leadership roles include past presidencies of the Indian Stroke Association and the World Stroke Campaign International Working Group. He is a Fellow of multiple prestigious organizations, including the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, the Royal College of Physicians, and the European Stroke Organization. Dr. Pandian’s contributions to global health policy are evident in his role as a member of the WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group for Non-Communicable Diseases. In recognition of his impact, he received the WSO Global Stroke Services Award in 2020.

Relevant Professional Skills/Experiences

  • Medical Education & Leadership: Extensive experience in academic leadership, serving as Dean and Professor at CMC, Ludhiana.
  • Stroke Research & Clinical Trials: Expertise in stroke epidemiology, clinical trials, and thrombolysis strategies for resource-limited settings.
  • Policy & Advocacy: Advisory roles in global stroke prevention and non-communicable disease management at WHO and WSO.
  • Neurology & Stroke Care: Over 30 years of experience as a consultant neurologist, with specialized training in stroke management.
  • Teaching & Mentorship: Former Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland; has trained medical students and stroke fellows globally.

Relevant Career Highlights

  • Leadership Roles: President, World Stroke Organization; Past President, Indian Stroke Association; Principal (Dean), Christian Medical College, Ludhiana.
  • Global Health Contributions: Member, WHO Strategic Advisory Group for NCDs; Co-chair, World Stroke Congress 2016.
  • Research Excellence: National Principal Investigator (PI) for the Indian Stroke Clinical Trial Network (INSTRuCT).
  • Awards & Recognition: Recipient of the WSO Global Stroke Services Award (2020).
  • Academic Impact: Over 266 peer-reviewed publications with an h-index of 72 and more than 190,000 citations.
  • International Fellowships: FRACP (Royal Australasian College of Physicians), FRCP (Royal College of Physicians), FESO (European Stroke Organization), FWSO (World Stroke Organization), FNAMS (National Academy of Medical Sciences).

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