Welcome to the

Asian Australasian Society of Neurological Surgeons

60% of the world’s neurosurgeons caring for 60% of the world’s population

Upcoming Congress

The 18th Asian Australasian Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Manila, Philippines · 15–18 June 2026Unity in Neurosurgery: Linking Asia from Local to Global

Welcome to the

Asian Australasian Society of Neurological Surgeons

60% of the world’s neurosurgeons caring for 60% of the world’s population

About Us

Founded in 1967

The Asian Australasian Society of Neurological Surgeons (AASNS) is the largest continental organization of neurological surgeons worldwide. Representing over 20,000 neurosurgeons from 28+ neurosurgical societies across Asia and Australasia, we strive to advance neurosurgical care for 60% of the world’s population.

Our mission is to enhance neurosurgical services in developing countries, promote groundbreaking research in neurological surgery and allied sciences, and foster collaboration across the region to improve patient outcomes.

President’s Message

Prof. Kate Drummond

Australia

The Asian Australasian Society of Neurological Surgeons (AASNS), as the continental society for the Asian-Australasian region, is the world’s largest neurosurgical society. There are more than 25,000 neurosurgeons from more than 28 neurosurgical societies in Asia and the Pacific region – as we say: “We are 60% of the world’s neurosurgeons caring for 60% of the world’s population!”

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15–18 June 2026