AASPN

Dear AASPN friends, Under the leadership of successive Presidents, AASPN has progressed through its founding, growth, the challenges of COVID-19, and subsequent renewal. I am deeply honored to assume the responsibility of president of AASPN following the dedicated stewardship and collective efforts of Tai-Tong Wong, Deopujari Chandrashekhar, Hiroaki Sakamoto, Kyu-Chang Wang, and Wirginia Maixner. This has allowed me to accompany this organization—now 12 years old—on its continued evolution into a healthy, capable, and promising society.

The Asia–Australasia region spans oceans and landmasses and extends across both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Beyond its vast geographic scope, its rich diversity in culture, economy, and society gives rise to the distinctive characteristics and unique demands of pediatric neurosurgery—making the field especially challenging.

Fortunately, in the post-COVID era, many young neurosurgeons have expressed interest in pediatric neurosurgery and a willingness to dedicated themselves to this field. They represent the future of pediatric neurosurgery and will undoubtedly emerge as the next generation of leaders in AASPN. I hope that beyond our five founding countries, we can attract more members to join AASPN. I envision this society becoming a central platform for advancing pediatric neurosurgery across the Asian-Australasian regions.

During my term, I have three main objectives. First, we will broaden this platform’s reach to engage with the global community. Our members will not only gain access to the latest global academic and clinical knowledge but also bring new ideas and surgical techniques back to meet the medical needs of pediatric neurosurgical patients in our region. Second, we will use this platform to enable our members to share experiences and collaborate, translating knowledge and surgical techniques into clinical practice and research. Finally, we seek to recruit the next generation to carry on the legacy and ensure the sustainability of our society.

Be part of our legacy—join us and make a difference.