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Global Neurosurgery Efforts Advance Through East Africa Collaboration
Through international collaboration, education, and training efforts, WashU Neurosurgery continues to support the advancement of neurosurgical care worldwide We are proud to highlight the global neurosurgery work of our own Dr. Magalie Cadieux, who recently participated in initiatives across East Africa focused on collaboration, education, and expanding access to neurosurgical care. During her visit to […]
Advancing Glioblastoma Research During Brain Tumor Awareness Month
The Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery at WashU Medicine is recognizing Brain Tumor Awareness Month by highlighting a new publication in Neuro-Oncology focused on future directions in glioblastoma research. Titled “Recent progress and future directions to advance glioblastoma research: a consensus perspective from the 2024 Christopher Davidson Forum,” examines key advances, ongoing challenges, and future […]
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 […]