Join us for the latest "INR Stories: the Uncensored Interviews" episode featuring Prof. Sirintara Pongpech.

Interviewed by Nanthiya Sujijantarat, Sirintara Pongpech opens up about pioneering neurointerventional radiology in Southeast Asia and the challenges of advancing the field.

Topics discussed in this episode are:

• Trailblazing neurointervention in Thailand: Prof. Pongpech shares her journey from training under Prof. Pierre Lasjaunias (Bicêtre Hospital) to establishing neurointerventional radiology as a specialty in her country.
• Challenges in education and training: Insights into creating fellowship programs, addressing gender disparities, and preparing diverse medical professionals.
• Healthcare barriers in Southeast Asia: The hurdles of inadequate resources, staffing shortages, and systemic inefficiencies in public hospitals.
• Opportunities for regional research and innovation: The need for clinical trials and devices tailored to Asian populations.
• Future outlook on neurointervention: Emerging technologies, interdisciplinary approaches, and fostering gender equity in the field.

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