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Dr. Chen’s Research Featured in Neurology Today

Dr. Chen’s Research Featured in Neurology Today

Check out this fascinating article from Neurology Today, the official news source of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), featuring Dr. Hong Chen and her team’s groundbreaking research. Dr. Hong Chen is exploring the use of an acoustic hologram—a non-invasive neuromodulation technique—which uses ultrasound to target and potentially modify neurons. They are also investigating this […]
First Annual WashU Spine Symposium

First Annual WashU Spine Symposium

Gathering of National Leaders in Orthopedic and Neurosurgery Specialties Last Friday, Dr. Jacob Greenberg organized the first annual WashU Spine Symposium. Many national leaders from both orthopedic and neurosurgery specialties made the trip to St. Louis, along with their fellows and residents. Dr. Michael Kelly, Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Orthopedics & Scoliosis […]
Successful Inaugural Spine and Skull Base Surgical Skills Lab Held

Successful Inaugural Spine and Skull Base Surgical Skills Lab Held

Drs. Molina and Gupta Lead First Full Spine Lab in New FLTC Neurosurgery/ENT Space This past weekend, Dr. Molina and Dr. Gupta organized a spine and skull base surgical skills lab where medical students, residents, and fellows from neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery had the opportunity to practice advanced spine surgical techniques. Sponsored by Depuy Spine […]