Department welcomes Tekedereli
Ibrahim Tekedereli, M.D., joins the UAB Department of Neurosurgery as an instructor in the lab of Professor and James Garber Galbraith Endowed Chair of Neurosurgery James Markert, M.D., MPH. Tekedereli earned his medical degree and completed his residency in medical genetics in Turkey before relocating to Houston, TX, where he completed his postdoctoral training at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Department welcomes Varghese and Grimes
The UAB Department of Neurosurgery welcomes Alex Varghese (left) and Jeffrey Grimes, Ph.D., (right).
Department welcomes Jimenez
The UAB Department of Neurosurgery welcomes Fatima Jimenez.
Children’s of Alabama performs first deep brain stimulation procedure for epilepsy, implants first responsive neurostimulation treatment device
A University of Alabama at Birmingham pediatric neurosurgeon has performed the first deep brain stimulation (DBS) procedure for epilepsy at Children’s of Alabama (COA), offering a new treatment option for pediatric patients who experience drug-resistant seizures.
Mooney receives McCravey Clinical Science Award
UAB Department of Neurosurgery PGY7 Resident James Mooney, M.D., recently received the McCravey Clinical Science Award for his abstract, “Identifying Risk Factors for Adverse Surgical Outcomes Following Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty: A Multi-institutional Analysis Of 473 Patients.”
Rocque debates at SNS Annual Meeting
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Professor Brandon Rocque, M.D., M.S., was invited to participate in a pediatric debate at the 74th Southern Neurosurgical Society Annual Meeting during “Session V: Sustaining the Argument: Showdowns” on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Riley delivers SNS presidential address, Bentley gives introduction
UAB Department of Neurosurgery Professor Kristen Riley, M.D., (pictured left) delivered the presidential address at the 74th Southern Neurosurgical Society Annual Meeting on Friday, March 8, 2024.
Four from Department of Neurosurgery to receive 2023 UAB Medicine Service Awards
Four University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery faculty and staff members are among those celebrating at least 5 years of service with UAB.
Hadley honored with Robert H. Wilkins, MD, Lectureship in Academic Neurosurgery
Mark N. Hadley, M.D., Charles A. and Patsy W. Collat Endowed Professor of Neurosurgery and Department of Neurosurgery professor, was selected to serve as the distinguished speaker at the annual Robert H. Wilkins, M.D., Lectureship in Academic Neurosurgery on Feb. 20 and 21, 2024.
Case series and review of surgical efficiency and VR published in Operative Neurosurgery
UAB Department of Neurosurgery Assistant Professor Jakub Godzik, M.D., MS, and PGY-6 Neurosurgery Resident Nicholas Laskay, M.D., are among the authors of a recent paper published in Operative Neurosurgery titled “Optimizing Surgical Efficiency in Complex Spine Surgery Using Virtual Reality as a Communication Technology to Promote a Shared Mental Model: A Case Series and Review.”
Neurosurgery ranked No. 20 in 2023 NIH funding
The UAB Department of Neurosurgery ranked nationally in 2023 as the 20th leading neurosurgical institution for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) report.
UAB-developed model may predict postoperative cerebrospinal fluid-related complications
Researchers in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery have developed the first generalizable and predictive risk scoring model to identify patients at risk of postoperative cerebrospinal fluid-related complications.
Osuka and Van Meir receive funding through O’Neal Invests
UAB Department of Neurosurgery Assistant Professor Satoru Osuka, M.D., Ph.D., and David Hart White Endowed Professor Erwin Van Meir, Ph.D., recently received funding through O’Neal Invests for their individual Pre-R01 applications.
Department welcomes Kendall
Scott Kendall will join the UAB Department of Neurosurgery as the director of fiscal affairs on Feb. 19, 2024.
Markert lectures at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
University of Alabama at Birmingham’s James Markert, M.D., MPH, James Garber Galbraith Endowed Chair of Neurosurgery and Department of Neurosurgery professor, recently served as a visiting professor at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center (CMC).
Department welcomes McRae as new faculty
On Jan. 8, 2024, the University of Alabama at Birmingham welcomed Elizabeth McRae, Ph.D., as an assistant professor in the Department of Neurosurgery.
Hardin receives 2023 Clinical Excellence in Nursing Award
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery OR Team Leader Janice Kennedy Hardin, BSN, RN, recently received a Clinical Excellence in Nursing Award, the highest honor presented to select members of UAB’s nursing staff.
Walters becomes director of resident research
Adjunct Professor of Neurosurgery Beverly Walters, M.D., MSc, FRCSC, FACS, recently accepted the role of director of resident research in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery.
Out of Office Spotlight: Donna Bailer
The UAB Department of Neurosurgery is spotlighting staff to focus on the importance of hobbies for stress relief, wellness and self-care.
Read moreDepartment welcomes Setters
Ashley Setters joins the UAB Department of Neurosurgery as an administrative office specialist IV.