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May 2026 President Spotlight: AAN Annual Meeting Update
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- Neurology Minute
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- May 11, 2026
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- 213
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In the May episode of the President's Spotlight, Dr. Jason Crowell and Dr. Natalia Rost provide a leadership perspective on the 2026 Annual Meeting. Stay informed by watching the President's Spotlight video. Show transcript: Dr. Jason Crowell: Hey, this is Jason Crowell with today's Neurology Minute. Once again, we have Natalia Rost joining us for our monthly check-in. Of course, Natalia is the president of the AAN. Natalia, thanks for joining us again this month. Dr. Natalia Rost: Hi, Jason. Dr. Jason Crowell: So what have you been up to since we last spoke a month ago? Dr. Natalia Rost: Well, as you know, we just came back from Chicago, where our 2026 AAN annual meeting took place, and of course, it's the largest gathering of neurologists and neuroscience professionals worldwide, so not a small feat. We welcome this time a record-breaking 16,000 plus participants in person in Chicago and online, representing 110 countries and all 50 states, what I call a microcosm of the global neurology community. It was amazing, and an opportunity to step back, reflect, and be reminded that progress in neurology happens not in isolation, but through our shared purpose and collaboration, and the energy and optimism coming out of this meeting is something I'm so proud of. Dr. Jason Crowell: I can only imagine what a whirlwind week that is for you. So now that it's past us and you reflect back, what stands out to you from the week? Dr. Natalia Rost: Well, it was clear during that meeting that we're advancing what comes next and that's why science and research was at the heart of the week and why sustained investment in discovery matters. I had the privilege of seeing colleagues modeling leadership in neurology, both on stage and behind the scenes and attendees engaged with cutting-edg…