Interviewee: Prof. Dr. Hakan Ekmekçi
Interviewer: Stefana-Andrada Dobran
Prof. Dr. Hakan Ekmekçi
Prof. Dr Hakan Ekmekçi is a Professor of Neurology at Selçuk University, Faculty of Medicine, in Konya, Türkiye. His clinical and research interests include Parkinson’s disease, sleep medicine, epilepsy, stroke, and neuromuscular disorders. He has authored numerous international scientific publications and is an active member of several professional organizations, including the World Sleep Society, the Turkish Sleep Medicine Association, the Turkish Parkinson Association, and the Turkish Neurology Association. His work focuses on advancing neurological research, improving diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Interview Highlights
During our interview, Prof. Dr Hakan Ekmekçi addressed:
- The importance of the AMN Congress in promoting multidisciplinary and international collaboration to advance neurotrauma research, treatment, and patient care.
- The role of clinical neurology and neurodiagnostic and neurointerventional tools, including EEG, EMG, nerve conduction studies, and deep brain stimulation, in assessing neurological damage and in recovery.
- The importance of identifying post-traumatic Parkinsonism and movement disorders following traumatic brain injury to preserve long-term mobility, independence, and quality of life.
- The legacy of his colleague and friend, the late Professor Nilda Turgut, Honorary Member of the Academy.
- Future perspectives in neurology, including emerging approaches such as neural network transplantation and genetic strategies for neuronal tissue regeneration, and his hopes for continued collaboration with AMN.
The 23rd AMN Congress
The 23rd AMN Congress, held from May 28–30 in Istanbul, Türkiye, brought together world-renowned experts in neurotraumatology to explore the latest advances in neurotrauma research, clinical management, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation strategies. The comprehensive scientific program covered a wide range of topics, including modern neuroscience approaches to neurotrauma, acute management and critical care, diffuse axonal injury, surgical brain injury, neuropsychiatric sequelae, and ongoing research in traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Congress also featured interactive panel discussions on polytrauma and neurotrauma, as well as thought-provoking debates on “High-Tech Neurotrauma Care vs. Robust Pathway Basics” and “Early Rehabilitation: A Luxury or a Necessity in Neurotrauma Pathways?” Special sessions highlighted the activities of the AMN Focus Groups and the Young Neurotrauma Network, fostering scientific exchange, multidisciplinary collaboration, and engagement among the next generation of neurotrauma specialists.
You can find out more information about the 23rd AMN Congress at: https://brain-amn.org/event/23rd-amn-congress-2026/
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