In this compelling episode of INR Stories hosted by Nanthiya Sujijantarat, Prof. Uday Limaye reflects on three decades of experience in neurointervention—from his early days in public hospitals to shaping the current landscape in India. He shares candid insights on building a training ecosystem, navigating funding challenges, and adapting global innovations to local realities.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• A pioneering journey: From falling into neurointervention by chance to becoming a key figure in India's development of the specialty.
• Training the next generation: The evolution of fellowships, the importance of hands-on mentorship, and why structured, long-term training remains crucial.
• Infrastructure and access: How charitable support and public-private collaboration have made advanced procedures possible in resource-limited settings.
• India-specific challenges and strengths: High prevalence of venous stroke and ICAD, and the country’s growing experience in managing these complex cases.
• Future vision: A call for more inclusive training, a greater role for Indian centres in global research, and optimism about minimally invasive technologies and the evolving role of neurointervention in brain modulation.

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