Brain Tumor Research: Creating the Medical Pastries of the Future
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: May 22
In the race to find a cure for brain cancer, research scientists play a pivotal role in driving innovation and uncovering breakthroughs. While Brain Tumor Awareness Month is observed each May, scientists and neuro-oncology professionals worldwide continue to make strides in understanding and combating brain tumors.
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In the race to find a cure for brain cancer, research scientists play a pivotal role in driving innovation and uncovering breakthroughs. While Brain Tumor Awareness Month is observed each May, scientists and neuro-oncology professionals worldwide continue to make strides in understanding and combating brain tumors.
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Department welcomes Patel
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: May 12
Ruhi Patel joins the UAB Department of Neurosurgery as a healthcare management intern.
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Ruhi Patel joins the UAB Department of Neurosurgery as a healthcare management intern.
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Out of Office Spotlight: Lori Mehaffey
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: May 12
The UAB Department of Neurosurgery is spotlighting staff to focus on the importance of hobbies for stress relief, wellness and self-care.
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The UAB Department of Neurosurgery is spotlighting staff to focus on the importance of hobbies for stress relief, wellness and self-care.
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Hale awarded Robert J. Dempsey, M.D., Cerebrovascular Research Award
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: May 02
UAB Department of Neurosurgery PGY2 Resident Andrew T. Hale, M.D., Ph.D., was awarded the Robert J. Dempsey, M.D., Cerebrovascular Research Award by the AANS/CNS Section on Cerebrovascular Surgery.
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UAB Department of Neurosurgery PGY2 Resident Andrew T. Hale, M.D., Ph.D., was awarded the Robert J. Dempsey, M.D., Cerebrovascular Research Award by the AANS/CNS Section on Cerebrovascular Surgery.
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2017: Department of Neurosurgery makes history at COA
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: May 02
The UAB Department of Neurosurgery Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery made history on Valentine’s Day 2017 when 19-year-old Robin Struble became the first patient at Children’s of Alabama to undergo thermal laser ablation surgery as an epilepsy treatment.
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The UAB Department of Neurosurgery Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery made history on Valentine’s Day 2017 when 19-year-old Robin Struble became the first patient at Children’s of Alabama to undergo thermal laser ablation surgery as an epilepsy treatment.
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Department welcomes Sheffield and Riggins
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Apr 26
The UAB Department of Neurosurgery welcomes Lauryn Sheffield (left) and Renaldo “Rey” Riggins (right).
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The UAB Department of Neurosurgery welcomes Lauryn Sheffield (left) and Renaldo “Rey” Riggins (right).
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Department welcomes Rice
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Apr 25
Justess Rice joins the UAB Department of Neurosurgery as a clinical research regulatory coordinator I.
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Justess Rice joins the UAB Department of Neurosurgery as a clinical research regulatory coordinator I.
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UAB Spina Bifida Program shines on a global stage
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Apr 24
At the largest World Congress on Spina Bifida Research and Care (SBWC) in event history, representatives from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Children’s of Alabama made up 17% of the total platform presentations, with 23 oral and 13 poster presentations.
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At the largest World Congress on Spina Bifida Research and Care (SBWC) in event history, representatives from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Children’s of Alabama made up 17% of the total platform presentations, with 23 oral and 13 poster presentations.
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Out of Office Spotlight: Tori Caudill
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Apr 11
The UAB Department of Neurosurgery is spotlighting staff to focus on the importance of hobbies for stress relief, wellness and self-care.
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The UAB Department of Neurosurgery is spotlighting staff to focus on the importance of hobbies for stress relief, wellness and self-care.
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Department welcomes Williams
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Apr 11
Ernest Williams joins the UAB Department of Neurosurgery as a financial officer III.
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Ernest Williams joins the UAB Department of Neurosurgery as a financial officer III.
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2017: UAB makes history in brain cancer treatment
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Apr 11
The University of Alabama at Birmingham made history when its Department of Neurosurgery became the first in the U.S. to utilize HyperArc High-Definition Radiotherapy for the treatment of brain cancer.
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham made history when its Department of Neurosurgery became the first in the U.S. to utilize HyperArc High-Definition Radiotherapy for the treatment of brain cancer.
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2017: UAB develops Spina Bifida Individualized Care Model
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Apr 11
The UAB Transitional Spina Bifida Clinic, supported by the Department of Neurosurgery and run in collaboration with Children’s of Alabama, developed the Individualized Care Model for Transitional Care in Spina Bifida to address the unique needs of spina bifida patients during their transition from pediatric to adult healthcare.
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The UAB Transitional Spina Bifida Clinic, supported by the Department of Neurosurgery and run in collaboration with Children’s of Alabama, developed the Individualized Care Model for Transitional Care in Spina Bifida to address the unique needs of spina bifida patients during their transition from pediatric to adult healthcare.
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Leavenworth honored with two prestigious research awards
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Mar 22
Jianmei Leavenworth, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor in the UAB Department of Neurosurgery of UAB Medicine has been honored with two prestigious awards for her impactful research efforts.
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Jianmei Leavenworth, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor in the UAB Department of Neurosurgery of UAB Medicine has been honored with two prestigious awards for her impactful research efforts.
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Department welcomes Walker
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Mar 22
The UAB Department of Neurosurgery welcomes Janey Walker as an administrative supervisor for neurosurgery referrals.
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The UAB Department of Neurosurgery welcomes Janey Walker as an administrative supervisor for neurosurgery referrals.
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Hadley honored as SNS Hudson Lecturer
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Mar 21
The Charles A. and Patsy W. Collat Endowed Professor of Neurosurgery, Mark N. Hadley, M.D., a senior neurosurgeon in the UAB Department of Neurosurgery at the Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine was recently honored by the Southern Neurosurgical Society as the William Henry Hudson Lecturer at their 73rd Annual Meeting.
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The Charles A. and Patsy W. Collat Endowed Professor of Neurosurgery, Mark N. Hadley, M.D., a senior neurosurgeon in the UAB Department of Neurosurgery at the Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine was recently honored by the Southern Neurosurgical Society as the William Henry Hudson Lecturer at their 73rd Annual Meeting.
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Leavenworth receives 2023 Lustgarten-Thermo Fisher Scientific Memorial Award
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Mar 21
The American Association of Immunologists (AAI), in partnership with eBioscience, Inc., recently announced that Jianmei Leavenworth, M.D., Ph.D, associate professor in the UAB Department of Neurosurgery, is the recipient of the 2023 Lustgarten-Thermo Fisher Scientific Memorial Award.
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The American Association of Immunologists (AAI), in partnership with eBioscience, Inc., recently announced that Jianmei Leavenworth, M.D., Ph.D, associate professor in the UAB Department of Neurosurgery, is the recipient of the 2023 Lustgarten-Thermo Fisher Scientific Memorial Award.
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2016: UAB Opens Greystone Neurosurgery Clinic
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Mar 21
In 2016, the UAB Department of Neurosurgery opened the Greystone Neurosurgery Clinic, making advanced neurosurgical care more accessible than ever.
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In 2016, the UAB Department of Neurosurgery opened the Greystone Neurosurgery Clinic, making advanced neurosurgical care more accessible than ever.
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Riley and Ilyas epilepsy research published in NEJM Evidence
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Mar 13
UAB Department of Neurosurgery Professor Kristen Riley, M.D., and Neurosurgery PGY6 Resident Adeel Ilyas, M.D., are among the authors of a recent paper published in NEJM Evidence titled, “Pro-Ictal State in Human Temporal Lobe Epilepsy.”
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UAB Department of Neurosurgery Professor Kristen Riley, M.D., and Neurosurgery PGY6 Resident Adeel Ilyas, M.D., are among the authors of a recent paper published in NEJM Evidence titled, “Pro-Ictal State in Human Temporal Lobe Epilepsy.”
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Out of Office Spotlight: Cameron Roby
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Mar 10
The UAB Department of Neurosurgery is spotlighting staff to focus on the importance of hobbies for stress relief, wellness and self-care.
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The UAB Department of Neurosurgery is spotlighting staff to focus on the importance of hobbies for stress relief, wellness and self-care.
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Department welcomes Global Neurosurgery Program Manager
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Mar 07
Martina Gonzalez Gomez, M.D., joins the UAB Department of Neurosurgery as Global Neurosurgery Program Manager II.
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Martina Gonzalez Gomez, M.D., joins the UAB Department of Neurosurgery as Global Neurosurgery Program Manager II.
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