Syed Ather Enam (born November 1961) is a Pakistani neuroscientist, a professor of neurosurgery at Aga Khan University, and founding president of Pakistan Society of Neuro-Oncology (PASNO).[1][2]
Ather Enam | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 1961 |
| Citizenship | Pakistan |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University, Henry Ford Health, University at Buffalo, Dow Medical College, Cadet College Hasanabdal |
| Known for | Research and clinical expertise in neuroscience and neurosurgery |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Neuro-oncology, Molecular neuroscience and Cellular neuroscience |
| Institutions | Aga Khan University and Henry Ford Health |
Education and career
editEnam honed his surgical expertise before returning to Pakistan to develop a state-of-the-art neurosurgery programme at the Aga Khan University. He has trained a new generation of surgeons for Pakistan.[3]
The first awake craniotomy in Pakistan was performed by Enam. It is a type of procedure performed on the brain while a patient is awake and alert.[4]
Awards
edit- 2017: Sitara-i-Imtiaz, Pakistan's one of the highest civilian award, for Enam's work in the field of medicine[5]
References
edit- ^ "Brain tumour patients getting suboptimal care in Pakistan". The Express Tribune. Karachi. September 10, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ "Syed Ather Enam". aku.edu. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ "President of Pakistan confers national awards on AKU faculty". aku.edu. March 24, 2017. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ Ferya Ilyas. "Wide awake during brain surgery". The Express Tribune. Karachi. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ "President hosts investiture ceremony to recognise individuals' services to Pakistan". Dawn. Karachi. March 23, 2017. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
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