The UAB Department of Neurosurgery will host its 33rd annual J. Garber Galbraith Lecture on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. Vincent C. Traynelis, M.D., from Rush University Medical Center will present the lecture, “Correction of Degenerative Deformity,” at 4 p.m. in the Bradley Lecture Center at Children’s Harbor. Resident presentations will begin at 10 a.m.

Dr. Traynelis received his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine in Morgantown, where he also completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in neurosurgery. Following his residency, Dr. Traynelis was a member of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Iowa for 20 years, rising to the rank of Professor. He joined the Department of Neurosurgery at Rush University Medical Center in 2009 as the director of the Spine Service, the vice chair of the department and a professor. He is now the director of the Neurosurgery Fellowship and the Neurosurgery Residency Programs.

The J. Garber Galbraith Lecture honors Dr. Galbraith, the founder of neurosurgery at UAB. Neurosurgeons and residents within the department aspire to continue the traditions of clinical excellence, professional conduct and dedication to their patients that Dr. Galbraith exemplified. You can also help support his legacy through the James Garber Galbraith Society.