History of AOCCN
AOCCN is a transnational medical association aimed at promoting education, collaboration, research, and development in the field of child neurology.
AOCCN was established in the 1980s by its founder, the late Professor Yukio Fukuyama. With Professor Fukuyama’s guidance, the Association held its first meeting in Taiwan under the leadership of the late Professor Yu-Zen Shen in 1983. The meeting, now known as the Asian Oceanian Congress for Child Neurology (AOCCN), is held biennially in various countries and regions. It provides a space for child neurologists in the Asian Oceanian region to come together and share their knowledge and experiences.
In 2009, with a consistent growth in its membership, AOCCN elected its first President, General Secretary, and Treasurer. It also established various committees to specialize in and develop projects that further the educational and scientific goals of AOCCN. AOCCN now has more than 1000 members.
AOCCN promulgates various projects that utilize its cross-country network. For instance, AOCCN provides a running list of available specialized medical testing technology in member countries. It also keeps members informed of available training opportunities in various regions. In addition, AOCCN promotes continuing medical education in regions with limited resources by bringing over speakers and hosting workshops on specific topics.
AOCNA welcomes all interested physicians in the field of child neurology in the Asian Oceanian region to join! We hope to connect more colleagues and encourage exchanges of our knowledge, skills, and experiences.