Stanford Neurosurgery

"We are re-defining what unites our community by using available technology to maintain common educational goals." Stanford neurosurgeons are rethinking education and training to ensure all students have access to the neurosciences: https://aansneurosurgeon.org//redefining-education-during/ AANS Neurosurgeon

#Moyamoya couldn't stop UFC fighter Vince Murdock from pursuing his #MMA dream! Less than a year after brain surgery to treat moyamoya at Stanford, Murdock is back in the octagon: https://www.espn.com//one-fighter-incredible-year-surprise

It's #NationalConcussionAwarenessDay! Check out our concussion education materials and resources, including our downloadable and handy concussion bookmarks: http://med.stanford.edu/braincenter/education.html and help us spread knowledge to maintain brain health! We're also offering our Stanford Sports Concussion Summit online modules for free! (CME Accredited) Register today: https://stan.md/3kH1Ofh

Our Brain Tumor Center just launched a quarterly e-newsletter, highlighting our ongoing clinical and basic research. Sign up for the next edition here: https://conta.cc/3jLDYyk

Last weekend we had over 1,800 registered participants from more than 30 countries attend our virtual meeting! There's still time to join for the second session this weekend. Register here: https://stan.md/Rhoton

Curious about the latest in brain tumor immunotherapy science? Join our new Chair, Dr. Michael Lim, for Stanford Cancer Institute's "Frontiers in Oncology," where Dr. Lim will discuss research and clinical trials focused on the development of novel therapies for brain tumors.

Check out these beautiful interactive 3D models using photogrammetry from dissections, created by fellow Vera Vigo, MD: http://med.stanford.edu/neurosurge//SNFTVR_Lab/models.html

Join us for the 2nd Rhoton Society Virtual Meeting and 8th International "Zoomposium" on Microneurosurgical Anatomy this September!

Dr. Michael Lim to lead Stanford’s Department of Neurosurgery: http://ow.ly/qu1y50B1OuH

Newly published: The 2020 Update of the Decompressive Craniectomy Recommendations is now available in the September issue of Neurosurgery! A Stanford team led by neurosurgeons Drs. Jamshid Ghajar and Odette Harris contributed to the update which incorporates new evidence and outcomes data to better guide surgeons in the care of patients with severe TBI and intracranial hypertension. https://academic.oup.com/neurosurge/article//3/427/5881627

Dr. John Adler, Professor Emeritus of Neurosurgery at Stanford and inventor of the Cyberknife, discusses his career and shares advice and life lessons with SurgeonAgent: https://youtu.be/RV5KU6N1jaI

Attention medical students: Interested in the Stanford Neurosurgery Residency Program but not able to visit Stanford this year due to COVID-19 restrictions? Check out this short video below to get you started, and then learn more about our program at http://dura.stanford.edu You can also find a more in-depth look of our program in this video featuring our faculty and residents discussing what it's like to work at the Stanford Department of Neurosurgery: https://youtu.be/_ICcYnydtJ4 https://youtu.be/rg-R9hGkcY0

Congratulations to Dr. Gary Steinberg, awarded the 2020 Ralph G. Dacey, Jr. Medal for Outstanding Cerebrovascular Research by the AANS CNS Joint Cerebrovascular Section, in recognition of his contributions to the basic, translational, and clinical understanding of cerebrovascular disease!

"We've been truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of support. Prior to Black In Neuro, most of us could count on one hand how many Black neuroscientists we knew, and now we have a searchable database of almost 300 Black scholars that can be used to identify mentors, be invited to give seminars or speak on panels, or interview for faculty positions." - Brielle Ferguson, PhD Learn more: https://www.blackinneuro.com/binweek

Stanford neurosurgeon Dr. Odette Harris shares first-hand accounts of how race and racism can impact a doctor’s and a patient’s experience, with the Today Show.

We are proud to partner with TeachAids to offer the CrashCourse Multi-Sport #Concussion Education Series, helping to keep young athletes safe and healthy!