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WashU Neurosurgery at AANS 2026
An exciting weekend of innovation, collaboration, and engagement at AANS 2026 At AANS this year, Dr. Eric Leuthardt was invited to deliver the Hunt-Wilson Lectureship. The Hunt-Wilson Lectureship was established in 2002 through an endowment from a neurosurgeon to honor his mentors, Drs. Bill Hunt and Charlie Wilson. Both were known for their insight and […]
WashU Neurosurgery Alumni Gathering at AANS 2026
A night of reconnecting at AANS last week It was great to reconnect with so many members of the WashU Neurosurgery community during our alumni gathering at AANS last week. We appreciated the opportunity to bring together our alumni, strengthen connections, and welcome new ones. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the […]
Dr. Hong Chen selected as AIMBE fellow
Congratulations to our own Hong Chen, PhD, Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Neurosurgery in the Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery, on her induction into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows. Election to the AIMBE College of Fellows is among the highest professional distinctions in the field, representing the top […]