June 2026

Global Neuroscience Education Initiative

South and Southeast Asia

Locations: Kerala, India Colombo, Sri Lanka Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience Foundation Global Neuroscience Education Initiative is an international educational program led by a team of neuroscience, educational, administrative, and IT specialists to advance neurological knowledge and improve equitable access to neuroscience education across South and Southeast Asia. This multi-site initiative reflects the Foundation's commitment to global outreach, education, and collaboration.

Purpose & Charitable Mission

›Providing high-quality, evidence-based continuing medical education to professionals across multiple countries
›Enhancing the recognition, diagnosis, and management of neurological disorders in diverse settings
›Addressing disparities in access to specialized neuroscience expertise in underserved regions
›Promoting cross-border collaboration among clinicians, educators, administrators, and researchers

All activities are conducted exclusively for charitable and educational purposes consistent with 501(c)(3) requirements.

Program Activities

›Expert-led lectures by faculty affiliated with Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience Foundation and regional collaborators
›Case-based discussions tailored to local disease patterns and healthcare delivery challenges
›Mentorship and professional development opportunities for trainees and professionals
›Regional symposia fostering collaboration between local institutions and international experts

Educational programming is evidence-based, non-promotional, and free from commercial bias.

Faculty

Kore Liow, MD

Neuroscience Chair, Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience

Clinical Professor, Dept. of Medicine (Neurology)

Graduate Faculty, Clinical & Translational Research

University of Hawaiʻi John Burns School of Medicine

ShyJu Sathyanesan, DMin

Doctor of Ministry

Master's of Divinity, Southern Asia Bible College

Doctorate in Ministry, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary

Target Beneficiaries

Professionals in Kerala, Colombo, and Kuala Lumpur, particularly those serving resource-limited populations
Professionals seeking specialized neuroscience education
Local healthcare systems through enhanced provider expertise and capacity
Local populations who will ultimately receive improved care and outcomes

Participation offered at no cost to ensure accessibility

Public Benefit & Community Impact

Improve early detection and diagnostic accuracy of neurological diseases
Enhance treatment approaches aligned with evidence-based standards
Build long-term local capacity in care delivery
Establish ongoing international collaborations for education and research

Compliance & Governance

✓Operating exclusively for charitable and educational purposes

✓No part of net earnings benefits private individuals or entities

✓Compliant with 501(c)(3) nonprofit guidelines

✓Maintaining transparency, oversight, and financial accountability

All partnerships with local institutions in Kerala, Colombo, and Kuala Lumpur are structured solely to advance the Foundation's charitable mission, without profit-sharing or undue private benefit.