Asian and Oceanian Association of Neurology (AOAN)

Four and a half decades ago, Dr. Charles M. Posner, a World Federation of Neurology representative toured the Asian and Oceanian countries and challenged its neurologists to form an association that would promote and foster the advancement and exchange of neuro-scientific information within the region. In response, Dr. Shigeo Okinaka invited the region’s neurologists to a planning meeting in Tokyo, Japan which subsequently resulted to the birth of the Asian and Oceanian Association of Neurology (AOAN) on June 26, 1961. The main objectives of the association according to the AOAN Statutes, as stated in Article 2, are to promote and foster on an international scale the advancement, the exchange and diffusion of information and ideas relating to the nervous system and encourage scientific researches in neurological problems. Article 3 likewise states the hosting of the Asian and Oceanian Congress of Neurology (AOCN) once every four years.

Mission:
• To promote the development of clinical neurology and neurological science throughout the Asian andOceanian Region.
• Assist, as required, in the development of training programs and research efforts in member and potential member nations of the region.
• Facilitate co-operative exchange programs for trainee and qualified neurologists and neuroscientists. Participate with activities promoted by the WFN.
• Respect the aims and aspirations of member organizations in providing support and advice.
• Promote friendship amongst neurologists and neuroscientists in the region.
• Act with sensitivity in obviating political and cultural influences which may impact adversely on these mission objectives.