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Ather Enam

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Ather Enam
BornNovember 1961
CitizenshipPakistan
Alma materNorthwestern University, Henry Ford Health, University at Buffalo, Dow Medical College, Cadet College Hasanabdal
Known forResearch and clinical expertise in neuroscience and neurosurgery
Scientific career
FieldsNeuro-oncology, Molecular neuroscience and Cellular neuroscience
InstitutionsAga Khan University and Henry Ford Health

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]

Education and career

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Enam 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

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  • 2017: Sitara-i-Imtiaz, Pakistan's one of the highest civilian award, for Enam's work in the field of medicine[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Brain tumour patients getting suboptimal care in Pakistan". The Express Tribune. Karachi. September 10, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
  2. ^ "Syed Ather Enam". aku.edu. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
  3. ^ "President of Pakistan confers national awards on AKU faculty". aku.edu. March 24, 2017. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
  4. ^ Ferya Ilyas. "Wide awake during brain surgery". The Express Tribune. Karachi. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
  5. ^ "President hosts investiture ceremony to recognise individuals' services to Pakistan". Dawn. Karachi. March 23, 2017. Retrieved April 25, 2023.