Rayat Bahra Professional University, Hoshiarpur Hosts Guest Lecture on Neuromodulation by Fortis Renowned Neurologist Dr. Nishit Sawal*

Hoshiarpur/Daljeet Ajnoha /Oct 12

The School of Allied & Healthcare Sciences at Rayat Bahra Professional University, Hoshiarpur, successfully organized a special guest lecture on "Neuromodulation & Innovations in Neurology" for the students of Bachelors in Psychology. The academic session was held under the guidance of Head of Department Dr. Sukhmeet Kaur Bedi and coordinated by Dr. Kriti Sharma, aiming to bridge clinical neuroscience with behavioral healthcare education.

The keynote speaker for the event was eminent neurologist Dr. Nishit Sawal (DM Neurology, AIIMS; Fortis Hospital), widely acclaimed as the pioneer of neuromodulation in North India. Dr. Sawal shared his groundbreaking medical journey, highlighting his milestones of establishing North India’s first Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) program for Parkinson’s disease in 2018 and pioneering Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) for refractory epilepsy in 2019. He further enriched the students' perspective by presenting advanced therapies, including his internationally recognized Photobiomodulation Unit for Parkinson's disease, two patented devices developed for atypical Parkinson’s, and the emerging therapeutic applications of CBD oil in managing chronic pain and anxiety.

Commending the initiative, Dr. Chander Mohan, Vice Chancellor of Rayat Bahra Professional University, Hoshiarpur, emphasized that integrating contemporary neurological advancements into psychology curricula is crucial for holistic healthcare development. He noted that direct interactions with visionary medical pioneers like Dr. Nishit Sawal motivate students to embrace interdisciplinary research and clinical curiosity early in their academic pursuits. The interactive session concluded with enthusiastic student engagement, followed by a formal vote of thanks from the university administration expressing deep gratitude to Dr. Sawal for his valuable mentorship.