Description: The World Stroke Academy is pleased to host a dedicated webinar to highlight the recently published WSO Scientific Statements in the International Journal of Stroke on Frailty and Stroke (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/17474930251345295) and Stroke Care in Indigenous Populations (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/17474930251347394).
This interactive session will:
- Provide an overview of the statement and its global relevance
- Explore the unique challenges and opportunities in Frailty and Stroke and Stroke Care in Indigenous Populations
- Feature insights from leading experts, followed by a live audience Q&A
Chair: Dr. Ivy Sebastian
Speakers: Dr. Nick Evans, Dr. Bernadette Jones, Dr. Margaret Hart, Dr. Anna Ranta
Join us to learn more about the implications of this important scientific statement and engage directly with the authors and experts in the field.
Webinar Details
Speakers:
- Dr. Nick Evans, Senior Clinical Lecturer & Honorary Consultant in Stroke Medicine, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge, UK
- Dr. Anna Ranta, Professor of Neurology, Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Wellington; and Neurology, Te Whatu Ora Health NZ, Wellington, New Zealand
- Dr. Bernadette Jones, Research Associate Professor / Senior Research Fellow, Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
- Dr. Margaret Hart, Indigenous Scholar / PhD Student, School of Medical Rehabilitation, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
Moderator:
- Dr. Ivy Sebastian, Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, Christian Medical College & Hospital (CMCH) Ludhiana / also worked at St Stephen’s Hospital, Delhi, India