Dr Jafri Malin receives 2026 NAM Distinguished Educator Award
GEORGE TOWN: Malaysian neurosurgeon and neuroscientist Professor Datuk Dr Jafri Malin Abdullah has received the 2026 NAM Distinguished Educator Award for his contributions to neurosurgical education and training.
Malaysian neurosurgeon and neuroscientist Professor Datuk Dr Jafri Malin Abdullah has been honoured with the 2026 NAM Distinguished Educator Award for his significant contributions to neurosurgical education and training. The award, presented by the Sultan of Pahang during the opening ceremony of the 26th annual general meeting and 24th annual scientific meeting of the Neurosurgical Association of Malaysia (NAM), recognises Dr Jafri's role in training generations of neurosurgeons and clinical neuroscientists in Malaysia.
His expertise spans neuro-oncology, epilepsy, pain, neuropharmacology, behavioural neuroscience, neuroinformatics, and neurotechnology, and he has authored over 480 peer-reviewed publications and 10 textbooks.
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