Shillong, Oct 15: The Department of Neurology at the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong, has achieved a significant milestone by receiving the prestigious B.C. Roy Gold Medal twice within five years for its research contributions at the annual conferences of the Association of Neuroscientists of Eastern India (ANEICON).
The first recognition came at ANEICON 2021, held in Patna, Bihar, where Dr. B. Synmon received the award for research on Myasthenia Gravis. The department earned the distinction again at ANEICON 2026, held in Ranchi, Jharkhand from 9-11 October, where Dr. Aakanksha was awarded the B.C. Roy Gold Medal for research on Neuro-Infections.
These achievements reflect the department’s commitment to advancing neurological research and addressing important clinical challenges through evidence-based practice. As a leading medical institution in Northeast India, NEIGRIHMS plays a vital role in providing specialised neurological care, training healthcare professionals, and undertaking research relevant to the region’s healthcare needs. The recognition of its doctors at two ANEICON conferences within five years highlights the department’s contribution to the advancement of neuroscience research in the region.
Director of NEIGRIHMS, Prof. Nalin Mehta, congratulated the award recipients and the Department of Neurology on this notable achievement. He appreciated their dedication to research and emphasised the importance of sustained scientific inquiry in improving the understanding, diagnosis, and management of neurological disorders.
The achievement brings recognition to NEIGRIHMS and Meghalaya while reinforcing the importance of research and academic excellence in strengthening specialised healthcare services across Northeast India.
