TLDR: US-based neurologist Dr. Rohit Das delivered a keynote address at the Indian Academy of Neurology’s annual conference (IANCON 2025) in Varanasi, highlighting the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence in advancing neurology. He showcased how generative AI technologies, including GANs, Variational Autoencoders, Diffusion Models, GPT-based Models, and Flow-based Models, are creating new possibilities for diagnosing and treating brain disorders. Dr. Das provided examples such as AI’s ability to generate synthetic PET images for Alzheimer’s detection and classify tumors using MRI data, emphasizing the significant improvements in diagnostic accuracy and speed. The conference also featured presentations from 99 other experts and discussions on critical aspects of neurological health, including newborn care and epilepsy treatment, where AI is increasingly used in diagnosis.
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh – Renowned US-based neurologist Dr. Rohit Das captivated attendees at the Indian Academy of Neurology’s annual conference (IANCON 2025) in Kashi, Uttar Pradesh, with his insightful lecture on ‘The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Neurology‘. His presentation, delivered on Friday, November 1, 2025, underscored the transformative potential of AI in the field.
Dr. Das elaborated on how cutting-edge Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are opening new frontiers in neurological science. He specifically mentioned techniques such as Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Variational Autoencoders, Diffusion Models, GPT-based Models, and Flow-based Models. To illustrate their practical applications, he cited instances where these technologies can generate synthetic PET images crucial for detecting Alzheimer’s disease and effectively classify tumors using complex MRI data.
His lecture delved into the intricate stages of model building in neurology, encompassing training, validation, and testing. Dr. Das explained how supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning paradigms are making groundbreaking contributions to the prediction and treatment of various brain disorders. He further highlighted that AI models, including regression, classification, clustering, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and deep learning, are now adept at extracting meaningful information from diverse neuroimaging data such such as MRI, EEG, and MEG. This capability has led to a remarkable enhancement in both the accuracy and speed of neurological disease diagnosis.
Dr. Das’s session was widely regarded as a major highlight of IANCON 2025, offering both inspiration and a forward-looking perspective to the attending neurologists and researchers.
The conference, a significant event in the neurological community, saw a total of 99 experts from India and abroad presenting their work. Notable international participants included Professor Jack Antel (Canada), Dr. Jayant N Acharya (USA), Dr. Thyagarajan Subramanyam (USA), and Dr. Lawrence Hongi (USA), alongside prominent Indian specialists like Dr. Soumya Bhowmik (Kolkata) and Dr. Atma Ram Bansal (Gurugram).
In other key discussions at the conference, Dr. Sangeeta Rawat, IAN President and Dean of KEM Hospital (Mumbai), emphasized the critical importance of immediate crying and breastfeeding for newborns. She warned that a lack of crying post-birth could lead to oxygen deficiency in the brain, increasing the risk of seizures, while delayed breastfeeding could result in low glucose levels, potentially causing brain damage. Dr. Rawat also noted the rising number of epilepsy surgeries in India, explaining that precise identification of the seizure-generating brain region before surgery allows for effective treatment, often leading to discontinuation of medication after one to two years. Regarding AI’s role in epilepsy, she stated that while AI is not yet utilized in surgery, its application in diagnosis is widespread.
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To foster public awareness about brain health, the Indian Academy of Neurology’s runner group announced a special event titled ‘Run for Brain‘. A T-shirt launch ceremony for the run was held, attended by Dr. Nirmal Surya, Prof. Vijaynath Mishra, Prof. R.N. Chaurasia, and other senior professors. Dr. Nirmal Surya mentioned that over 200 members of the group run three kilometers daily for brain health. Prof. Vijaynath Mishra confirmed that the ‘Run for Brain‘ event would take place on November 2 in Varanasi’s Cantonment area, inviting participation from delegates, the general public, and medical students.
