Aga Khan University’s Professor Mohammad Wasay has been honoured with a Gold Medal from the Pakistan Academy of Sciences for his pioneering research on nervous system diseases.
The prestigious medal was awarded in the Health Sciences category and is the first time that the PAS has recognised research in neurology during its annual awards.
Dr Wasay’s research work revolves primarily around stroke, a ‘brain attack’, as well as tuberculosis (TB) of the central nervous system, a highly devastating form of TB. It has led to the development of new strategies and programmes for stroke prevention and control in Pakistan and other Asian countries. Stroke is one of the leading causes of chronic disability in adults and affects 250 of every 100,000 people in Pakistan. This means that every year 350,000 people suffer a stroke in the country.
Commenting on the recognition, Dr Wasay said, “I am honoured to receive this award from the Pakistan Academy of Sciences which recognises my longstanding commitment to research in neurology. Hopefully this award will translate into prioritising health sciences research, especially neurological research, in Pakistan.”
Neuroscience is one of the six research themes at the Aga Khan University with experts such as Professor Wasay exploring ways to raise awareness and reduce the impact of such diseases nationally and internationally.
Dr Wasay has published more than 136 scientific papers in peer-reviewed medical journals and has been cited over 1,400 times in international journals. The value of his research has been recognised globally and he has presented his findings at over 70 conferences around the world.
He has also shared his expertise widely by providing training to 31 neurologists while working as a supervisor for the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan.
Professor Wasay has been the recipient of several national and international awards for educational, research and advocacy work both in Pakistan and abroad including the Advocacy Leader of the Year Award from the American Academy of Neurology and the Gold Medal from the Pakistan Academy of Medical Sciences.
Aga Khan University’s Professor Mohammad Wasay has been honoured with a Gold Medal from the Pakistan Academy of Sciences for his pioneering research on nervous system diseases.
The prestigious medal was awarded in the Health Sciences category and is the first time that the PAS has recognised research in neurology during its annual awards.
Dr Wasay’s research work revolves primarily around stroke, a ‘brain attack’, as well as tuberculosis (TB) of the central nervous system, a highly devastating form of TB. It has led to the development of new strategies and programmes for stroke prevention and control in Pakistan and other Asian countries. Stroke is one of the leading causes of chronic disability in adults and affects 250 of every 100,000 people in Pakistan. This means that every year 350,000 people suffer a stroke in the country.
Commenting on the recognition, Dr Wasay said, “I am honoured to receive this award from the Pakistan Academy of Sciences which recognises my longstanding commitment to research in neurology. Hopefully this award will translate into prioritising health sciences research, especially neurological research, in Pakistan.”
Neuroscience is one of the six research themes at the Aga Khan University with experts such as Professor Wasay exploring ways to raise awareness and reduce the impact of such diseases nationally and internationally.
Dr Wasay has published more than 136 scientific papers in peer-reviewed medical journals and has been cited over 1,400 times in international journals. The value of his research has been recognised globally and he has presented his findings at over 70 conferences around the world.
He has also shared his expertise widely by providing training to 31 neurologists while working as a supervisor for the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan.
Professor Wasay has been the recipient of several national and international awards for educational, research and advocacy work both in Pakistan and abroad including the Advocacy Leader of the Year Award from the American Academy of Neurology and the Gold Medal from the Pakistan Academy of Medical Sciences.