April 2024
Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines – A significant milestone in medical collaboration was recently achieved with the inaugural visit of Dr. Reade De Leacy, APEG’s CEO, IIBP’s Director, and an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Radiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, to the Philippines. Hosted by Chairman Nicholas Kirke and facilitated in conjunction with Dr. Ricardo Pama, the visit culminated in a highly impactful lecture at the prestigious AUF Medical Center in Angeles City, Pampanga.
Dr. De Leacy’s visit aimed to foster professional exchange and knowledge dissemination within the Philippine medical community, particularly in the critical field of interventional neuroradiology. The event, held at the AUF Medical Center, drew an audience of over 200 medical professionals, including physicians, nurses, and allied health personnel from across the province.
The highlight of the visit was Dr. De Leacy’s comprehensive lecture, titled “The State of the Art of Interventional Neuro Radiology Approaches to the Management of Acute Stroke.” His presentation provided an in-depth overview of cutting-edge techniques and advancements in the field, generating considerable interest and sparking engaging discussions among the attendees.
The lecture was met with enthusiastic reception, underscoring the relevance of Dr. De Leacy’s expertise to the local medical community. The event served as a valuable platform for knowledge sharing and professional networking, strengthening ties between medical professionals in the Philippines and those at the forefront of neurosurgical and radiological advancements in New York City.
