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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...

Getting all the right players in the same room is key to the process.

The Department of Neurosurgery is undergoing a transition in leadership.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

Drs. Sam Cramer and Bryan Ladd feel well prepared for where they're going.

Nothing motivates PGY4 resident Dr. Sam Jones like having the opportunity to operate. During residency, he is honing his ability to do so.

The award is likened to an "Oscar" among the nurses on the Neuroscience Unit.

Residency program alumnus, Dr. Jacques Morcos, was attracted to the U because of the high quality of the education.

After surgery, Jeremy Priem is treating his brain cancer his way — with the support of his neurosurgeon.

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

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."

Dr. Carolina Sandoval has taken on a leadership role that is enabling her to continue — and begin — several projects.

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.

Faculty member Dr. David Darrow is co-leading a multidisciplinary study designed to improve the lives of those with TBI.

Dr. Walter Low and several U of M colleagues are collaborating with the Uniformed Services University on research designed to help treat TBI.

Colleagues in Neurosurgery and Biomedical Engineering turned years of work into something that can help patients.