WICH ● World Intracranial Hemorrhage Organization
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Our innovative approach and commitment to collaboration ensure you gain access to exclusive resources and cutting-edge advancements. Explore how our distinct benefits can enhance your professional journey and impact in the field.
Our Story
Our journey began in 2005 with a groundbreaking event—the 1st International Symposium on Cerebral Hemorrhage held in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This inaugural symposium was led by distinguished academic physicians and researchers, including Dr. Julian T. Hoff, Guohua Xi, and Richard F. Keep. The symposium’s success led to bi-annual meetings alternating between North America, Asia, and Europe, reflecting the growing interest in cerebral hemorrhage research.
As participation continued to expand, the 6th meeting in 2017 was rebranded as the World Intracranial Hemorrhage Conference (WICH) to better represent its global reach. In May 2024, WICH Inc. was officially registered as a non-profit organization in Massachusetts, USA, marking a new chapter in its evolution to enhance its structure and broaden its impact.
Our Mission and Vision
WICH is dedicated to uniting neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroscientists, researchers, clinicians, nurses, healthcare providers, students, and community members from around the world. Our mission is to facilitate communication, collaboration, and idea exchange among all professionals involved in hemorrhagic stroke research and care. By fostering research and improving support, we aim to address the needs of patients with brain hemorrhage and reduce the global burden of this devastating condition.
Committees
WICH is created and led by dozens of passionate volunteer leaders who are dedicated to fulfilling the organization’s mission and vision
Coming soon after WICH 2025!
Board & Executive Committee Members
David
Rodriguez, MD
Guohua
Xi, MD
Daniel
Hanley, MD
David
Mendelow, MD
Magdy
Selim, MD, PhD
Craig
Anderson, MD
John
Zhang, MD, PhD
Richard
Keep, PhD
Jesus
Lafuente, MD
Ashkan
Shoamanesh, MD
David
Rodriguez, MD
Guohua
Xi, MD
Daniel
Hanley, MD
David
Mendelow, MD
Magdy
Selim, MD, PhD
Craig
Anderson, MD
John
Zhang, MD, PhD
Richard
Keep, PhD
Jesus
Lafuente, MD
Ashkan
Shoamanesh, MD
WICH Conference Committee:
This committee is responsible for planning the WICH conference by coordinating the scientific program and assigning speakers. The committee will work with the Fundraising Committee and local host in an effort to raise funds and sponsorship, which will support the conference.
Inclusion and Diversity Committee:
This committee is responsible for enhancement of leadership and research opportunities in WICH for underrepresented individuals and to develop strategies to expand outreach and explicitly identify qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to serve and thrive in the organization.
Marketing and Fund Raising Committee:
This committee is responsible for fund-raising and sponsorship opportunitites to support the organization’s mission.
Membership and Communication Committee:
This committee is responsible for recruitment of new members and ensuring the retention of these members through the offering of services that meet their needs. The committee is also responsible for the development and dissemination of relevant news, events, and newsletter to WICH members through the official website, by mass email, and on social media.
Research and Professional Development Committee:
This committee is responsible for enhancement of leadership and research opportunities in WICH for young investigators and to develop strategies to maintain and expand a successful mentorship program.
*All of the above committees advise the President and the board on relevant policies, any modifications, or implementing new policies to advance the organization’s mission.
*WICH members have the opportunity to indicate their interest in joining a committee or creating a new committee during the annual meeting each year. If you have questions regarding a committee, their roster or how to contact them, please send a request to: WICH@bidmc.harvard.edu
Memberships
Coming Soon!
Don’t miss out on exclusive access to cutting-edge research, networking opportunities, and valuable resources. Become a member now to enjoy all the advantages and support your professional growth in hemorrhagic stroke care.
