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![Dr. Ben Waldau in UC Davis IR Suite](/sites/med.umn.edu/files/styles/thumbnail_square/public/images/ben_waldau_ir_suite.jpg?itok=FxH9HHYY)
New robotic technology being tested can make neurosurgical procedures more efficient and effective – and more accessible
When Professor Ben Waldau, MD, MAS, FAANS, FACS, of the University of California Davis Neurosurgery Department, recently spoke to the U’s Neurorobotics Consortium, he brought a message of optimism...
Neurosurgery, Research
![Nurse Practitioner Leah Kann with clinic schedulers](/sites/med.umn.edu/files/styles/thumbnail_square/public/images/1024x375_keah_kann_with_schedulers.jpg?itok=iSL8ILxe)
Team uses Japanese continuous improvement process to get patients to the right provider at the right time
Getting all the right players in the same room is key to the process.
Neurosurgery, Patient Care
![Leadership graphic](/sites/med.umn.edu/files/styles/thumbnail_square/public/images/1024x_what-is-leadership.jpg?itok=b-DSU7__)
Department leadership in transition
The Department of Neurosurgery is undergoing a transition in leadership.
Neurosurgery, Leadership
![Leah Kann (left) and Mary Denne](/sites/med.umn.edu/files/styles/thumbnail_square/public/images/leah_and_claire.jpg?itok=Upegl2zz)
New clinic improves access for positional plagiocephaly patients on the east side of the Metro area
After a couple of years getting things in place – and a pandemic to wait out – the new M Health Fairview positional plagiocephaly clinic is now open in Maplewood on the east side of the Twin Cities...
Neurosurgery, Patient Care
![Dr. David Limbrick giving the Haines Lecture](/sites/med.umn.edu/files/styles/thumbnail_square/public/images/1024x375_david_limbrick_gesturing_to_the_screen.jpg?itok=GwCQuh-Z)
Haines Family Lecturer says life as a trialist neurosurgeon has enabled him to connect more deeply with neurological disease and his patients
In May of 2012, Neurosurgery Department Professor Emeritus Stephen Haines, MD, and his late father, Gerald Haines, MD, PhD, established the Haines Family Lectureship on Clinical...
Neurosurgery, Research
![James Baek and Anant Naik](/sites/med.umn.edu/files/styles/thumbnail_square/public/images/1024x375_james_and_anant_at_table_with_brains_and_skulls.jpg?itok=JOf34OF7)
Department welcomes PGY1 residents
Two new residents began their seven-year journey with the Department on July 1, 2023. Both bring unique perspectives and extensive experience to their residency.
Neurosurgery, Education
![Chou Lecture Audience](/sites/med.umn.edu/files/styles/thumbnail_square/public/images/1024x_chou_lecture_audience.jpg?itok=Tgsa-GL-)
Chou Lecturer notes that neurosurgeons are at the forefront of diagnosing and treating pituitary conditions
On June 22, Dr. Nelson Oyesiku gave the endowed Shelley N. Chou Lecture hosted by the Neurosurgery Department. His presentation was titled, “Evolution and Revolution in Pituitary Medicine and Surgery...
Neurosurgery
![2023 Boston Marathon Collage](/sites/med.umn.edu/files/styles/thumbnail_square/public/images/1024x375_boston_marathon_collage.jpg?itok=fwf3o_ZW)
What does running a marathon have in common with being a neurosurgeon? A lot more than you might think.
Functional neurosurgeon Dr. Robert McGovern believes that the amount of time and discipline it takes to be a good distance runner is akin to what it takes to be a good neurosurgeon.
Neurosurgery
![2023 Neurosurgery Residents with Faculty Members](/sites/med.umn.edu/files/styles/thumbnail_square/public/images/1024x375_graduates_with_faculty.jpg?itok=MObWC7gk)
Graduating residents taking a variety of skills with them to their next challenge
Drs. Sam Cramer and Bryan Ladd feel well prepared for where they're going.
Neurosurgery, Education
![Dr. Sam Jones in the OR at Hennepin Healthcare](/sites/med.umn.edu/files/styles/thumbnail_square/public/images/1024x_sam_jones_in_operating_room.jpg?itok=LM6RU5iQ)
Resident’s goal is to be the best bedside doctor and operative surgeon he can be
Nothing motivates PGY4 resident Dr. Sam Jones like having the opportunity to operate. During residency, he is honing his ability to do so.
Neurosurgery, Students
![Scott Jensen and the OR team](/sites/med.umn.edu/files/styles/thumbnail_square/public/images/1024x_scott_jensen.jpg?itok=7PEDfcgM)
2023 Chou Nursing Award recipients gratified, inspired by the recognition
The award is likened to an "Oscar" among the nurses on the Neuroscience Unit.
Neurosurgery
![Dr. Jacques Morcos in the OR](/sites/med.umn.edu/files/styles/thumbnail_square/public/images/1024x_morcos_operating_2.jpg?itok=3QatBBCn)
Alumni Spotlight: Jacques Morcos, MD, FRCS, FAANS, 1990-1993
Residency program alumnus, Dr. Jacques Morcos, was attracted to the U because of the high quality of the education.
Neurosurgery, Alumni
![Julia and Jeremy Priem](/sites/med.umn.edu/files/styles/thumbnail_square/public/images/1024x_banner_photo_0.jpg?itok=AEvhqdZu)
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
![Nurses month graphic](/sites/med.umn.edu/files/styles/thumbnail_square/public/images/1024x_nurses_month_0.jpg?itok=uKK-QvXN)
A salute to our nurses
Former Department Head Dr. Clark C. Chen illustrates why our nurses are so important, especially to our patients.
Neurosurgery
![Titrud Lecture Collage](/sites/med.umn.edu/files/styles/thumbnail_square/public/images/1024x_titrud_lecture_collage.jpg?itok=g1vzv1Ib)
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
![Pediatric Neurosurgery Team](/sites/med.umn.edu/files/styles/thumbnail_square/public/images/new_pediatrics_team_banner.jpg?itok=L6fNow17)
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
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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 former 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
![EEG reading](/sites/med.umn.edu/files/styles/thumbnail_square/public/images/1024x_eeg_reading.jpeg?itok=64XKtarm)
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