Washington University’s Outlook magazine features the groundbreaking research of neurosurgeon Eric Leuthardt, MD, focusing on the brain’s capacity to rewire itself. See article.
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Neurosurgery resident Bhuvic Patel wins NREF 2019-20 Research Fellowship Grant
The Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation and American Academy of Neurological Surgery (AAcNS) have presented the 2019-2020 NREF Research Fellowship Grant to Washington University neurosurgery resident Bhuvic Patel, MD. Dr. Patel will investigate biomarkers and mechanisms of radiation resistance in Grade II meningiomas. Patel will report on his research progress at the 2020 AAcNS meeting.
David Limbrick named T.S. Park, MD, Chair in Pediatric Neurosurgery
Pediatric neurosurgeon David D. Limbrick Jr., MD, PhD, a professor of neurosurgery and of pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has been named the T.S. Park, MD, Chair in Pediatric Neurosurgery at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. See Washington University School of Medicine press release.
Gregory Zipfel named head of neurosurgery
Gregory J. Zipfel, MD, a noted expert on aneurysms and other disorders of blood vessels in the brain, has been named head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Zipfel also will become neurosurgeon-in-chief at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He will begin his new roles July 1. Read medical school press […]
The Brain Coffee Podcast (Links to an external site)
Sit back, relax and open up your mind as renowned neurosurgeons Dr. Eric C. Leuthardt and Dr. Albert H. Kim prescribe a unique dose of knowledge and entertainment.
Head for the Cure raises money for brain cancer research (Links to an external site)
Raise awareness and funding for brain cancer patients.
New Hope for Nerve Regeneration
Researchers have developed an implantable, bioabsorbable device that speeds recovery of peripheral nerve injuries.
4th year medical student wins trainee award at Congress of Neurological Surgeons Meeting
Fourth year Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis student Amar Shah won a trainee award at the 2018 Congress of Neurological Surgeons Meeting October 6-10 in Houston.
Second opinion by Washington University neurosurgeon leads to successful treatment of stroke in 25 year old
Neurosurgeon Gregory J. Zipfel, MD, co-director, Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center, provided a second opinion to Krysta Owings, a 25-year-old woman who suffered a stroke.
Update on the Management of Pituitary Tumors Conference 2018 (Links to an external site)
Ralph G. Dacey, Jr., MD, the Henry G & Edith R Schwartz Professor and Chairman of Neurological Surgery, gave opening remarks at the “Update on the Management of Pituitary Tumors 2018,” held on September 15, 2018 at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy.