The award carries a cash prize of ₹5,00,000 along with a citation.
The award is instituted in the loving memory of Dr. Aashrai Gudlavalleti, a distinguished consultant neurologist in the United States
Hyderabad, March 13: The PRASHO Foundation, in association with the Gudlavalleti family, presented the Dr. Aashrai Sai Venkat Gudlavalleti Memorial Award in Neurological Sciences in a function held in Gachibowli to Dr. Lokesh Saini, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics (Pediatric Neurology), Assistant Dean – Research, and Clinician in Charge of the Pediatric Neurology Fellowship Programme at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur. Dr. Saini is being honoured for his contributions to research and clinical care in pediatric neurology.
Instituted to honour the legacy of Dr. Aashrai Gudlavalleti, a distinguished consultant neurologist in the United States, the award recognises his passion for advancing neurological research and his dedication to improving the lives of elderly patients. The award is presented annually to an outstanding Indian scientist working in the field of neurological sciences.
As part of the ceremony, Dr. Lokesh Saini delivered the award oration, sharing insights from his work and experiences in advancing neurological research and treatment in India. The award carries a cash prize of ₹5,00,000 along with a citation.
The event brought together leading doctors, researchers, academicians, and members of the medical fraternity to celebrate excellence in neurological sciences and encourage continued innovation in neuroscience research.
Speaking about the initiative in a press note issued in the city today, Dr. G.V.S. Murthy, President of PRASHO Foundation, said the award has been instituted to preserve the memory and ideals of Dr. Aashrai Gudlavalleti and to recognise exceptional contributions by Indian scientists working in neurological sciences.
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