CNPCON 2026 – Clinical Neurophysiology Conference, Lucknow

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8th Conference of Clinical Neurophysiology Subsection of Indian Academy of Neurology
Organized by : Department of Neurology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India
Date : 27ᵗʰ February, 28ᵗʰ February, and 1ˢᵗ March, 2026
Venue: Library Complex, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India

Important Dates

Abstract Submission

Open: Closed

Deadline: 7th February 2026

Registration

Open: Currently Open

Deadline: 21st February 2026

Welcome Message

Dear Colleagues,

It is our great pleasure to invite you to the 8th Conference of the Clinical Neurophysiology Subsection of the Indian Academy of Neurology (CNPCON 2026), to be held on 27–28^th February and 1^st March 2026 at SGPGIMS, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. The conference is being organized under the auspices of the Clinical Neurophysiology Subsection of the Indian Academy of Neurology.

CNPCON 2026 will feature plenary lectures covering topics from basic principles to advanced developments in Clinical Neurophysiology, along with interactive sessions led by renowned national and international experts.

This conference offers a unique platform for students, neurologists, and physicians to engage with leaders in the field, exchange ideas, and expand their clinical and research perspectives.

We are confident that CNPCON 2026 will be an academic feast and a memorable milestone in learning, networking, and knowledge-sharing.

We warmly look forward to your participation.

Regards

Prof. Jayantee Kalita

(Organizing Chairperson CNPCON 2026)

Organizing Committee

PATRON

Dr. U.K. Misra

ORGANIZING CHAIRPERSON

ORGANIZING SECRETARY

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

SECRETARY

TREASURER

ALUMNI COORDINATORS

MEMBERS

CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT

Department of Neurology Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Dr. Jayantee Kalita, Dr. Vimal K Paliwal

Email Address: nssofsgpgi@gmail.com

Why Join – CNPCON 2026

Be part of a premier national medical conference that brings together leading neurologists, researchers, and clinicians from across India to share ideas, explore breakthroughs, and collaborate on the future of clinical neurophysiology.

Whether you’re an experienced neurologist, an academic researcher, or a student eager to grow in this field, IAN CNPCON 2026 offers a unique platform to learn, connect, and be inspired.

Ready to Be Part of CNPCON 2026?

Join neurologists, clinicians, and researchers from across the country at the 8th Annual National Conference of Clinical Neurophysiology, hosted by the Department of Neurology, SGPGIMS, Lucknow.
Experience three enriching days filled with expert-led sessions, case discussions, hands-on learning, and innovative E-poster presentations.

Be there — learn, collaborate, and explore new frontiers in clinical neurophysiology.

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: DAY - 1

Date: 27^th February 2026, Friday

Workshop: Electrodiagnosis & Imaging

Preconference Lunch: Dining area Library Complex (1.00PM – 2.00PM)

Session I: Hall C.V. Raman, Electrodiagnosis & Transcranial Doppler (2.00PM – 4.00PM)

Time	Speakers	Topics	Chairpersons
2.00-2.15 PM	Prof. Devendra Gupta, SGPGI, Lucknow	When and How to do TCD	Dr. M. K. Singh, Hyderabad Dr. A. A. Hashmi, Kanpur Dr. Nirmal Pandey, Kanpur Dr. Vinita E. Mani, SGPGI, Lucknow
2.15-2.20 PM	Dr. Prakash C. Pandey, SGPGI, Lucknow	Case: Stroke
2.20-2.35 PM	Prof. Sunil K. Narayan, JIPMER, Puducherry	Application of TCD in acute and chronic Stroke
2.35-2.50 PM	Dr. Gyanendra Kumar, Mayo Clinic, USA	TCD and Neurophysiological Correlates in Stroke
2.50-3.05 PM	Prof. Deepti Vibha, AIIMS, New Delhi	Role of TCD in CNS infection
Discussion
3.15-4.00 PM	Prof. Sunil Narayan, JIPMER, Puducherry Prof. Devendra Gupta, SGPGI, Lucknow	TCD Hands on Demonstration	Dr. P. K. Surana, Jodhpur Dr. Atul Roy, Lucknow Dr. Varun K. Singh, IMS BHU, Varanasi Dr. Ashish Rai, MLNMC, Prayagraj

Session II: Hall C.V. Raman, Imaging in Neuropathy and Plexopathy (4.00 PM – 6.00 PM)

Time	Speakers	Topics	Chairpersons
4.00-4.05 PM	Dr. Roopali Mahajan, SGPGI, Lucknow	Case: Focal Neuropathy	Prof. Rama Kant Yadav, UPUMS, Saifai Prof. A. K. Singh, RMLIMS, Lucknow Prof. Vijay Nath Mishra, IMS BHU, Varanasi Dr. Pushkar Gupta, Jaipur
4.05-4.20 PM	Prof. Vinod Puri, New Delhi	Electrodiagnosis of Focal Neuropathies
4.20-4.35 PM	Dr. Murlidhar Reddy, Hyderabad	When and how to do Nerve Ultrasound
4.35-4.50 PM	Prof. Monika Singla, DMC, Ludhiana	MR Neurography: Status report
Discussion
5.00-6.00 PM	Dr. Ujjal Roy Prof. Sunitha VC	Hands on USG of Nerve and Plexus	Dr. Vivek Kumar, New Delhi Dr. Abhay Ranjan, IGIMS, Patna Dr. Ravi Uniyal, KGMU, Lucknow

6.00 - 6.30 PM High Tea & Nostalgic Alumni tour

6.30 - 8.30 PM Alumni Meet

8.30 - 8.40 PM Alumni Photograph

8.40 - 10.30 PM Dinner

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: DAY - 2

Date: 28^th February 2026, Saturday

Alumni Walkathon and Cycle Ride (6.00AM - 7.00AM)

Session III: Hall C.V. Raman, Brain Stem Evaluation (9.00 AM–10.00 AM)

Time	Speakers	Topics	Chairpersons
9.00-9.05 AM	Dr. Bharath M.M., SGPGI, Lucknow	Vertigo: Case Presentation	Prof. M. V. Padma, New Delhi Prof. Atul Agarwal, Lucknow Prof. Rajesh Verma, KGMU, Lucknow Dr Ruchika Tandon, SGPGI, Lucknow
9.05-9.20 AM	Dr. Sujeet Sinha, Bengaluru	Neurophysiological evaluation of Vertigo
9.20-9.35 AM	Dr M. Ravishankar, SGPGI, Lucknow	Treatment of Central vs Peripheral Vertigo
9.35-9.50 AM	Prof. Jayantee Kalita, SGPGI, Lucknow	Evoked potentials in understanding brainstem phenomenon in migraine
Discussion

Session IV: Hall C.V. Raman, History of Neurophysiology (10.00 AM–11.00 AM)

Time	Speakers	Topics	Chairpersons
10.00-10.30 AM	Prof U.K. Misra, Lucknow	History of Clinical Neurophysiology	Prof. Meena Gupta, New Delhi Prof. Kameshwar Prasad, New Delhi Prof. Rakesh Shukla, Lucknow Prof. Sunil Pradhan, Lucknow
10.30-11.00 AM	Prof. Sateesh Khadilkar, Mumbai	History of teaching & research of neuromuscular disorders in India
Discussion
11.10-11.30 AM	Tea break

Session V: Hall C.V. Raman; Neuromuscular Symposium (11.30 AM – 12.45 PM)

Time	Speakers	Topics	Chairpersons
11.30–11.35 AM	Dr. Somya Singhal, SGPGI, Lucknow	Case: A case of Ptosis	Dr. Shaleen Shah, Ahmedabad Dr. Dinkar Kulshresth, RMLIMS, Lucknow Dr. Shweta Pandey, KGMU, Lucknow Dr. Abhijeet K. Kohat, Raipur
11.35–11.50 AM	Prof. Sanjeev Bhoi, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar	Congenital Myasthenia
11.50–12.05 PM	Prof. M. Veerendra Kumar, NIMHANS, Bengaluru	Electrodiagnostic evaluation of pre and post synaptic NMJ disorders
12.05–12.20 PM	Dr. Debabrata Ghosh, USA	Use and abuse of intraoperative Electrodiagnostic monitoring
12.20–12.35 PM	Prof. Kaushik Mandal, Lucknow	Genetic diagnosis of muscular dystrophies: where do we stand?
Discussion

1 PM – 1.30 PM — Inauguration

1.30 PM – 2.30 PM — Lunch

Session VI: Hall C.V. Raman; Central Demyelination (2.30 PM – 4.30 PM)

Time	Speakers	Topics	Chairpersons
2.30–2.45 PM	Prof. Pradeep P. Nair, JIPMER, Puducherry	Role of Neurophysiology in understanding central demyelination	Prof. Hardeep Malhotra, KGMU, Lucknow Dr. Animesh Das Prof. Bishwanath, Patna Dr. A. K. Mallik, Cuttack
2.45–3.00 PM	Prof. Dhiraj Khurana, PGIMER, Chandigarh	Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis & effect on Electrodiagnosis
3.00–3.15 PM	Dr. Sucharita Ray, PGIMER, Chandigarh	Leukodystrophy: Neurophysiological Evaluation
3.15–3.25 PM

Session VII: Hall C.V. Raman; Peripheral Demyelination (3.20 PM – 4.40 PM)

Time	Speakers	Topics	Chairpersons
3.25–3.40 PM	Prof. Marami Das, GMC, Guwahati	Electrodiagnostic evaluation of GBS: Usefulness & Limitation	Dr. Archana Verma, AIIMS, Raebareli Dr. Pradeep K. Maurya, RMLIMS, Lucknow Dr. Ashish Das, Kolkata Dr. Ajay Kotwal, AIIMS, Jammu
3.40–3.55 PM	Prof. Ajith Sivadasan, CMC, Vellore	Electrodiagnosis in Hereditary Neuropathy
3.55–4.10 PM	Dr. Praveen Sharma, Lucknow	Electrodiagnosis in declaring brain death
Discussion
4.10–4.20 PM	Tea Break

Session VIII: Hall C.V. Raman; Dementia (4.40 PM – 5.50 PM)

Time	Speakers	Topics	Chairpersons
4.40–4.55 PM	Prof. T. Surya Prabha, Nizams Institute of Medical Science, Hyderabad	Diagnostic Criteria of Alzheimer’s disease	Dr. Renu Khamesra, Udaipur Dr. Masaraf Hussain, AIIMS, Guwahati Dr. Ashutosh Tiwari, AIIMS, Gorakhpur Dr. Saumya Bhowmik, AIIMS, Kalyani Dr. Vaibhav Wadekar, JIPMER Nodopathies and Channelopathies
4.55–5.10 PM	Prof. Manjari Tripathi, AIIMS, New Delhi	Clinical Challenges in diagnosis of Dementia
5.10–5.25 PM	Dr. Sanghamitra Laskar, VMMC, New Delhi	Cognitive evoked potentials & Clinical correlation
5.25–5.40 PM	Prof. Samhita Panda, AIIMS, Jodhpur	Generators of Cognitive evoked potentials
Discussion

Session IX: Hall C.V. Raman; Sleep Disorder (5.50 PM – 6.45 PM)

Time	Speakers	Topics	Chairpersons
5.50–6.05 PM	Prof. Ravi Yadav, NIMHANS, Bengaluru	Polysomnography and sleep disorders	Prof. Sanjeev Jha, Lucknow Prof. R. K. Garg, Lucknow Dr. Vikash Bansal, Agra
6.05–6.20 PM	Prof. Mamata B. Singh, AIIMS, New Delhi	EEG pattern recognition of nocturnal epilepsies
6.20–6.35 PM	Prof. Abhishek Pathak, IMS BHU, Varanasi	Sleep Circadian Rhythm: Health and Disease
Discussion

7.00–8.00 PM — Cultural Program | C.V. Raman Hall

8.00–10.00 PM — Dinner

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: DAY- 2 (Parallel Session)

Date: 28^th February 2026, Saturday

Session X: Hall H.G. Khurana (8.30 AM – 9.30 AM), Free Paper Presentation (3 minutes) & Discussion (1 minute)

S.N.	Abstract IDs	Time	Names	Titles
1.	CNPCON2026-8644	8:30 – 8:34 AM	Aditi Pandey, CBMR, Lucknow	Circulating metabolomic changes in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and its correlation with clinico-radiological severity
2.	CNPCON2026-2604	8:34 – 8:38 AM	Khushi, Molecular Medicine SGPGIMS, Lucknow	Novel Role of NADPH Oxidase in Driving Chronic Neuroinflammation and Pain Dysregulation After Closed Head Injury in Young Mice
3.	CNPCON2026-7171	8:38 – 8:42 AM	Dr. Sandeep Kumar Singh, Medical Genetics SGPGIMS, Lucknow	Nitrous oxide neurotoxicity: An experimental model of Cobalamin deficiency
4.	CNPCON2026-4682	8:42 – 8:46 AM	Anjali Singh, Molecular Medicine SGPGIMS, Lucknow	Microparticles Mediate Systematic Dissemination of Japanese Encephalitis Virus from Central Nervous System to Peripheral Organ
5.	CNPCON2026-9725	8:46 – 8:50 AM	Manjari Dubey, Neurology, SGPGIMS, Lucknow	Cholinergic Pathway in Neurocognitive evaluation of patients with Neurologic Wilson's Disease
6.	CNPCON2026-7496	8:50 – 8:54 AM	Amrita Sahu, CBMR, Lucknow	Untargeted 'H NMR Metabolomics and Correlation Network Analysis of Biofluids Reveal Diagnostic Biomarkers and Perturbed Pathways in Wilson Disease
7.	CNPCON2026-1174	8:54 – 8:58 AM	Shakti Kumar, Neurology, SGPGIMS, Lucknow	Glutamatergic pathway and neuropsychiatry abnormalities in patients with vitamin B12 deficiency syndrome
8.	CNPCON2026-7670	8:58 – 9:02 AM	Charan Sai Ramireddi, Molecular Medicine SGPGIMS, Lucknow	Human macrophage polarization reveals differential cytokine profile and STAT3 activation linked to neurodegenerative processes
9.	CNPCON2026-2849	9:02 – 9:06 AM	Dr. Varnan Chandrawanshi, SMS, Jaipur	Correlation of Inflammatory and Hematological Biomarkers with Severity and Prognosis in Acute Stroke: A Prospective Observational Study
10.	CNPCON2026-7103	9:06 – 9:10 AM	Dr. Nirangjhana Sivasubramanian, AIIMS, Patna	Autonomic Modulation with Yoga & Its Neurophysiological Impact on Semen Quality in Stressed Male Partners of Infertile Couples
11.	CNPCON2026-3321	9:10 – 9:14 AM	Dr. Ashish Kant Dubey, Neurology, SGPGIMS, Lucknow	Role of genomic variants in Acenocoumarol Stability for CVST patients: An Insight
12.	CNPCON2026-6120	9:14 – 9:18 AM	Sandeep Kumar Gupta, Neurology, SGPGIMS, Lucknow	The interplay of proinflammatory cytokines & oxidative stress biomarkers in patients with primary intracerebral hemorrhage

Session XI: Hall H. G. Khurana, Neurobiology Symposium (9.30 AM – 11.30 AM)

Time	Speakers	Topics	Chairpersons
9.30 – 9.40 AM	Dr. Alok Kumar, SGPGI, Lucknow	Divergent Neuroinflammatory Responses to Traumatic, Endotoxin, and Viral Encephalitis	Prof. G. N. Babu, Bengaluru Prof. A. K. Jaiswal, SGPGI, Lucknow Prof. Neeraj Sinha, CBMR, Lucknow Dr. Sudhir Sinha, SGPGI, Lucknow
9.40 – 9.50 AM	Dr. Amit Kumar, USA	When Vessels Fail Neurons: Neurovascular Pathology in ALS and Opportunities for Intervention
9.50 – 10.00 AM	Dr. Baby Anjum, SGPGI, Lucknow	A bidirectional relationship between Circadian distribution and Neurological diseases
10.00 – 10.10 AM	Dr. Vijay Kumar, USA	TDP-43 Pathology and Splicing Dysregulation in ALS-FTD: Early Fluid Biomarkers & Therapeutic Opportunities
10.10 – 10.20 AM	Dr. Prashant Chauhan, USA	Understanding NF-KB Specificity: Cellular Context, Signaling Pathways, and Subunits
10.20 – 10.30 AM	Dr. Gyanesh Tripathi, USA	Neuroimmune communication and ischemic myalgia
10.30 – 10.40 AM	Dr. Ashish Dubey, Lucknow	Role of Pharmacogenomics on Stable Anticoagulation in Neurology patients: An Insight
10.40 – 10.50 AM	Dr. Kavita Singh, USA	In vivo neuroimaging template of human brainstem at ultra-high field at 7 Tesla
10.50 – 11.00 AM	Dr. Ruchi Shukla, SGPGI, Lucknow	RNA profiling of cytokine in TBM associated stroke
11.00 – 11.15 AM	Dr. Bikash Baishya, CBMR, Lucknow	Basis and Applications of NMR Metabolomics
Discussion

Session XII: Hall H.G. Khurana (2.30 PM – 4.00 PM), Free Paper
Presentation: 4 minutes & Discussion: 1 minute

S.N.	Abstract IDs	Time	Names	Titles
1.	CNPCON2026–0118	2:30 – 2:35 PM	Dr. Anand Kumar Rai, AIIMS, Patna	A Comparative Study of the Diagnostic Accuracy of Nerve Ultrasound Versus Standard Diagnostic Methods in Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Multicentric Study
2.	CNPCON2026–0647	2:35 – 2:40 PM	Dr. Sabia Siddiqui, SGPGIMS, Lucknow	Clinical and neurophysiological profile of Congenital Myasthenia Syndrome
3.	CNPCON2026–6980	2:40 – 2:45 PM	Sachin, Suri Neurology Clinic & Education Center, New Delhi	Incremental Diagnostic Yield & Clinical Predictors of Abnormal Findings on Ambulatory EEG: A Retrospective Study
4.	CNPCON2026–8330	2:45 – 2:50 PM	Dr. Arpana Hazarika, Guwahati Medical College, Guwahati	A Study of Ulnar Nerve Conduction Velocity in Young Healthy Individuals in Relation to Isotonic Exercise
5.	CNPCON2026–0472	2:50 – 2:55 PM	Dr. Vivek Mishra, AIIMS, Guwahati	Normative data of sensory & motor nerve conduction parameters in healthy population of Assam
6.	CNPCON2026–9223	2:55 – 3:00 PM	Dr. Shalini Kumari, RNTMC, Udaipur	Clinical, Electrophysiological & Serological Profile Correlation in GBS: A Cross-Sectional Study from Western India
7.	CNPCON2026–1484	3:00 – 3:05 PM	Dr. N Satya Sravani, G. S. M. College & Hospital, Chennai	Nerve Under Pressure: Modern Etiologies of Occupational & Recreational Ulnar Neuropathy
8.	CNPCON2026–5527	3:05 – 3:10 PM	Dr. Alika Sharma, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai	Electrodiagnostic Profile of GNE Myopathy
9.	CNPCON2026–7685	3:10 – 3:15 PM	Lt Col (Dr.) Vishal Jha, 151 Base Hospital, Guwahati	Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potential in Patients of Vestibular Migraine
10.	CNPCON2026–2875	3:15 – 3:20 PM	Dr. Sanyam K Mahajan, SGPGIMS, Lucknow	Eye Movement Abnormalities in Patients with Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (VNG Study)
11.	CNPCON2026–0277	3:20 – 3:25 PM	Dr. Roopali Mahajan, SGPGIMS, Lucknow	Evolution & Long-Term Prognosis of the Inexcitable Motor Nerve Subtype in GBS: A One-Year Prospective Study
12.	CNPCON2026–8116	3:25 – 3:30 PM	Dr. Kaniti Sowjanya, AIIMS, Bibinagar	Hypothyroidism Unmasked: Two Distinct Neuromuscular Presentations
13.	CNPCON2026–9995	3:30 – 3:35 PM	Dr. Manas Saxena, AIIMS, Bibinagar	Post-Polio Syndrome or ALS? A Diagnostic Dilemma!!
14.	CNPCON2026–8774	3:35 – 3:40 PM	Dr. Snehangsh, KGMU, Lucknow	Ciprofloxacin-Induced Unmasking of Seronegative Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis: Diagnostic Value of Electrophysiological Tests
15.	CNPCON2026–2353	3:40 – 3:45 PM	Dr. Adhi Raj Singh, SMS, Jaipur	Neurophysiological & Ultrasound-Based Localisation in Ambiguous Subacute Upper Limb Neuropathy
16.	CNPCON2026–1794	3:45 – 3:50 PM	Dr. Akshat K. Srivastava, SGPGIMS, Lucknow	Electrophysiological Characteristics, Etiology & Predictors of Severity in Global Developmental Delay
17.	CNPCON2026–8043	3:50 – 3:55 PM	Dr. Neha Pandey, SGPGIMS, Lucknow	Short-Term Analgesia with rTMS in Central Post-Stroke Pain and its SEP Correlates
18.	CNPCON2026–6246	3:55 – 4:00 PM	Dr. Sanjay Sharma, KGMU, Lucknow	Secondary Hypokalemic Paralysis Mimicking GBS: A Diagnostic Pitfall in AFP

Session XIII: Hall H.G. Khurana (4.00 PM – 4.40 PM), E-Poster (1)
Presentation: 2 minutes & Discussion: 1 minute

S.N.	Abstract IDs	Time	Names	Titles
1.	CNPCON2026-3447	4:00 – 4:03 PM	Dr. Eesha Shukla, RNTMC, Udaipur	Anti-CV2/CRMP5 antibody-associated cerebellar degeneration with peripheral neuropathy preceding malignancy detection
2.	CNPCON2026-5122	4:03 – 4:06 PM	Dr. Shubham Upadhyay, RNTMC, Udaipur	Cortical Laminar Necrosis Mimicking As Hemorrhage — A Diagnostic Dilemma And Clinical Implication
3.	CNPCON2026-2111	4:06 – 4:09 PM	Sachin, AIIMS, Raebareli	Anton's Syndrome Following Bilateral Occipital & Thalamic Infarction: A Case Report with Electrophysiological Findings
4.	CNPCON2026-8708	4:09 – 4:12 PM	Dr. Mayur CM, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar	Autonomic Dysfunction & Motor Evoked Potentials in Hirayama Disease
5.	CNPCON2026-4025	4:12 – 4:15 PM	Dr. Akash Kamble, KGMU, Lucknow	Thalamic Hemorrhage Presenting as Acute Monocular Visual Loss
6.	CNPCON2026-5583	4:15 – 4:18 PM	Dr. Shazia Durdana, KGMU, Lucknow	Interhemispheric Subdural Hematoma Presenting as Isolated Lower Limb Monoparesis: A Rare Stroke Mimic
7.	CNPCON2026-1009	4:18 – 4:21 PM	Dr. Pravin Yadav, KGMU, Lucknow	Takayasu arteritis: uncommon cause of hemorrhagic stroke in young individuals
8.	CNPCON2026-8789	4:21 – 4:24 PM	Dr. Kaniti Sowjanya, AIIMS, Bibinagar	Phenotypic Overlap Between Spinal Muscular Atrophy & Myopathy: Two Patient-based Observations
9.	CNPCON2026-4777	4:24 – 4:27 PM	Dr. Chandan Keshari, KGMU, Lucknow	Pituitary Apoplexy Presenting as Isolated Third Cranial Nerve Palsy
10.	CNPCON2026-6983	4:27 – 4:30 PM	Dr. Abhishek Dhir, KGMU, Lucknow	Co-occurrence of SSPE & Chronic Active Hepatitis B: An Unusual Case Presentation
11.	CNPCON2026-3659	4:30 – 4:33 PM	Dr. Shrabanika Panda, KGMU, Lucknow	From asystole to areflexia — an atypical presentation of Scrub Typhus (Case Report)
12.	CNPCON2026-7153	4:33 – 4:36 PM	Dr. Bhavya Karadwal, AIIMS, Jodhpur	CASPR2-antibody associated PNH in a young female — finer demeanor

Session XIV: Hall H.G. Khurana (4.40 PM – 5.20 PM), E-Poster (2)
Presentation: 2 minutes & Discussion: 1 minute

S.N.	Abstract IDs	Time	Names	Titles
1.	CNPCON2026-6981	4:40 – 4:43 PM	Dr. Anzar Husain, KGMU, Lucknow	Atypical Adult-Onset Adrenoleukodystrophy Presenting with Progressive Spastic Quadriparesis, Startle Myoclonus, Bulbar Dysfunction, and a Novel MRI “Pons Seed Sign”
2.	CNPCON2026-1298	4:43 – 4:46 PM	Dr. Kajal Choudhary, KGMU, Lucknow	Atypical neuroimaging pattern of SACD: A case of sensory ataxia with diffuse spinal cord involvement
3.	CNPCON2026-8090	4:46 – 4:49 PM	Dr. Aastha Agarwal, SGPGIMS, Lucknow	Chronic Peripheral Neuropathy in the Setting of Thyroid Disease: A Case-Based Approach
4.	CNPCON2026-1539	4:49 – 4:52 PM	Dr. Naveen Kumar, MLN, Prayagraj	Peppering Beyond the Brainstem: CLIPPERS Syndrome with Spinal Cord Lesions
5.	CNPCON2026-5236	4:52 – 4:55 PM	Dr. Sachin Singh, MLN, Prayagraj	Acute Transverse Myelitis as a Rare Neurological Manifestation of Anti-Ku Positive Connective Tissue Disease
6.	CNPCON2026-3286	4:55 – 4:58 PM	Dr. Gofne Sandip Krishnrao, MLN, Prayagraj	Wilson's Disease Presenting with Generalized Myoclonus and White Matter Lesions
7.	CNPCON2026-3382	4:58 – 5:01 PM	Dr. Tazkira Begum, Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh	Insights into demographic variation of muscle fatigue & work done — Revisiting Mosso's ergograph
8.	CNPCON2026-9418	5:01 – 5:04 PM	Dr. Sawan Kumar, RNTMC, Udaipur	Incidence of Subclinical Infarcts Post Cerebral Angiography Revealed by Diffusion Weighted MRI
9.	CNPCON2026-2983	5:04 – 5:07 PM	Dr. Adya Parmar, All India Institute of Speech & Hearing, Mysuru	Auditory Input: Stabilizing Cue or Attentional Burden? Effects of Non-Spatial Noise on Postural Control
10.	CNPCON2026-2849	5:07 – 5:10 PM	Dr. Varnan Chandrawanshi, SMS, Jaipur	Correlation of Inflammatory & Hematological Biomarkers with Severity and Prognosis in Acute Stroke: A Prospective Observational Study
11.	CNPCON2026-4923	5:10 – 5:13 PM	Dr. Chandru, Yadgiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Mudnal	Clinical Profile & Outcomes of Patients Presenting with Altered Sensorium in Tertiary Care Emergency and ICU
12.	CNPCON2026-0094	5:13 – 5:16 PM	Dr. Sumanyu Saxena, SGPGIMS, Lucknow	Clinico-Epidemiological Profile & Functional Outcomes of Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis: Experience from a Tertiary-Care Centre

Session XV: Hall H.G. Khurana (5.20 PM – 6.00 PM), E-Poster (3)
Presentation: 2 minutes & Discussion: 1 minute

S.N.	Abstract IDs	Time	Names	Titles
1.	CNPCON2026–7738	5:20 – 5:23 PM	Dr. Pappu Kumar, IMS, BHU	When Clinical Suspicion Precedes Serology: A Case of LGI1 Encephalitis
2.	CNPCON2026–1816	5:23 – 5:26 PM	Dr. Sehaj Roop Kaur, SGPGIMS, Lucknow	Progressive Torticollis in Infancy: A Rare Presentation of SELENON-Related Congenital Disorder
3.	CNPCON2026–4035	5:26 – 5:29 PM	Dr. Amrita Mor, SGPGIMS, Lucknow	Expanding the Epileptic Spectrum of POLG Mutations: A Familial Case of Epilepsia Partialis Continua
4.	CNPCON2026–9281	5:29 – 5:32 PM	Dr. Himanshu Chauhan, SGPGIMS, Lucknow	Determinants of Post-Dural Puncture Headache in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: Role of CSF Pressure Gradient & MR Myelography
5.	CNPCON2026–5376	5:32 – 5:35 PM	Dr. Akash Vijay Popat, SGPGIMS, Lucknow	CASPR2–LGI1 Antibody Co-Positivity in Morvan Syndrome: An Uncommon Autoimmune Overlap
6.	CNPCON2026–5475	5:35 – 5:38 PM	Dr. Akhilendra Kumar, SGPGIMS, Lucknow	Auditory Agnosia as a Rare Manifestation of X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy in an Adolescent Male
7.	CNPCON2026–6847	5:38 – 5:41 PM	Dr. Pooja Chaurasiya, SGPGIMS, Lucknow	Headache Without Seizures: An Unusual Presentation of Multiple Neurocysticercosis
8.	CNPCON2026–2381	5:41 – 5:44 PM	Dr. Ankita Mishra, SGPGIMS, Lucknow	When the Eyes Tell a Different Story: Opsoclonus in Guillain–Barré Syndrome
9.	CNPCON2026–1856	5:44 – 5:47 PM	Dr. Varun Tripathi, MLN, Prayagraj	An Unusual Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus as Leukoencephalopathy
10.	CNPCON2026–2841	5:47 – 5:50 PM	Dr. Navroop Singh, IMS, BHU	When the Skin Crawls but the Brain Burns: Tactile Hallucinations as a Sentinel Manifestation of Autoimmune Encephalitis

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: DAY- 3

Date: 1st March 2026, Sunday

Session XVI: Hall C.V. Raman, Epilepsy Symposium (9.00 AM - 11.00 AM)

Time	Speakers	Topic	Chairpersons
9.00-9.05 AM	Dr. Md Firoz Nizami, SGPGI, Lucknow	Case: Epilepsy	Prof. Anup K Thacker, Lucknow Dr. M N Singh, Jamshedpur Prof. Sanjay Pandey, New Delhi Prof. Arun Srivastava, SGPGI, Lucknow
9.05-9.35 AM	Favor: Prof. Ashalatha Radhakrishnan, SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram Against: Prof. Neera Choudhury, GIPMER, New Delhi	Debate: How useful is EEG in routine practice of Epilepsy
9.35-9.50 AM	Prof. Chaturbhuj Rathore, SBKS Medical College, Vadodara	Focus localization in EEG
9.50-10.05 AM	Prof. Vimal K Paliwal, SGPGI, Lucknow	When to do long term Video EEG
10.05-10.20 AM	Dr. Hemanga Dhing, AIIMS, Guwahati	Recognition of EEG artifacts and its remedy
10.20-10.35 AM	Prof. Achal Shrivastava, AIIMS, New Delhi	Genetic & Electrodiagnostic correlation in Hereditary Neuropathies
Discussion

Session XVII : Hall C.V. Raman Session, Debate (10.45 AM - 11.30 AM)

Time	Speakers	Debate	Chairpersons
10.45-11.15 AM	Favor: Prof. Mohan Gurjar, SGPGI, Lucknow Against: Dr. Mritunjai Kumar, AIIMS, Rishikesh	Role of electrodiagnosis in ICU monitoring	Prof. Debashish Choudhury, New Delhi Prof. Sanjay Dhiraj, SGPGI, Lucknow Dr. Surendra Kumar, RIMS, Ranchi
Discussion
11.30 AM - 12.00 Noon	Valedictory ceremony
12.00 Noon - 1.30 PM	Lunch

About Lucknow – The City of Nawabs

Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is a city where timeless heritage blends effortlessly with modern charm. Fondly called the City of Nawabs, it is known for its refined culture, graceful etiquette, soulful music, poetry, and exceptional craftsmanship.

From the grandeur of the Bara Imambara and the iconic Rumi Darwaza to the intricate beauty of the Chhota Imambara, the city’s architecture beautifully reflects Mughal, Persian, and British influences. The serene Gomti Riverfront, along with the bustling lanes of Hazratganj and Aminabad, showcases Lucknow’s perfect balance of history and vibrancy.

Recognized by UNESCO as a Creative City of Gastronomy, Lucknow’s cuisine is an experience in itself. Whether it’s the melt-in-the-mouth Galouti Kebabs, aromatic Awadhi Biryani, or the delicate sweetness of Makhan Malai — every dish tells a story of tradition and culinary mastery.

Adding to its charm are nearby spiritual destinations such as Ayodhya and Naimisaranya, offering an atmosphere of peace, devotion, and deep cultural significance. Together, they make Lucknow not just a cultural treasure, but a meaningful experience for every visitor.

Discover Lucknow — The City of Nawabs

Immerse yourself in the architectural heritage, rich culture, and world-famous cuisine of Lucknow.

Bara Imambara

The grand 18th-century monument known for its unique labyrinth (Bhool Bhulaiya) and stunning Mughal architecture.

Rumi Darwaza

The iconic 60-foot gateway — a stunning symbol of Lucknow’s royal elegance and craftsmanship.

Janeshwar Mishra Park

The heart of Lucknow’s charm — a blend of heritage, shopping, and delightful street food.