News & Events

Listening to and partnering with brain tumor patients to optimize their outcome
After surgery, Jeremy Priem is treating his brain cancer his way — with the support of his neurosurgeon.
Neurosurgery, Patient Care

A salute to our nurses
Department Head Dr. Clark C. Chen illustrates why our nurses are so important, especially to our patients.
Neurosurgery

Titrud Lectureship: “A Career in Neurosurgery”
As one of two female neurosurgery department chairs in the U.S., Dr. Aviva Abosch emphasizes that "there is no reason anyone else...couldn't achieve the same."
Neurosurgery

Change in the Medical Director role in Pediatric Neurosurgery a “natural evolution”
Dr. Carolina Sandoval has taken on a leadership role that is enabling her to continue — and begin — several projects.
Neurosurgery

Participating in a clinical trial — a journey from the edge of darkness and inferno to light and promise
Julie Nitz feels incredibly fortunate to have connected with Dept. Head Dr. Clark C. Chen, and as a result, to be enrolled in one of the clinical trials he is leading at the U of M.
Neurosurgery, Patient Care

Applying noninvasive stimulation to help TBI patients overcome mental fatigue
Faculty member Dr. David Darrow is co-leading a multidisciplinary study designed to improve the lives of those with TBI.
Neurosurgery, Research

Collaborative work aims to correct cellular dysfunction in the injured brain
Dr. Walter Low and several U of M colleagues are collaborating with the Uniformed Services University on research designed to help treat TBI.
Neurosurgery, Research

Predicting brain aneurysm growth and rupture focus of significant new research grant
Colleagues in Neurosurgery and Biomedical Engineering turned years of work into something that can help patients.
Neurosurgery, Research

3D printing process makes neurosurgical procedure more “real” for patient’s parents
3D printing helped a pediatric neurosurgeon clearly explain what was going to happen to a little patient's skull.
Neurosurgery, Patient Care

Newest faculty member is multiple fellowship-trained and will practice in several care settings
Dr. Mayur Sharma recently joined the Neurosurgery Department as an Assistant Professor. His clinical practice focuses on tumors, his research focuses on making surgery safer.
Neurosurgery